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Albania Quake Exposes Scourge Of Sketchy Construction

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:43:00 +0100

When a powerful earthquake struck Albania more than two months ago, buildings collapsed like houses of cards atop sleeping families. As the country struggles to put the pieces back together, it is facing a structural reality that the disaster exposed: the scourge of illegal construction that has....

Albania quake exposes scourge of sketchy construction

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:36:00 +0100

As the country struggles to put the pieces back together, it is facing a structural reality that the disaster exposed: the scourge of illegal construction that has allowed unsafe homes to sprout up across the poor Balkan country. For decades builders, engineers and officials have flouted safety....

Albania quake exposes scourge of sketchy construction

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:07:00 +0100

Water Authority quake damages still being assessed

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:09:00 +0100

The Water Authority continues to work to determine the full scale of the damage to its infrastructure caused by the 28 Jan. 7.7 magnitude earthquake. The authority said Thursday that repairs are still being carried out following the earthquake which caused minor structural damage.

Commentary: Never mind the scepticism - Indonesia has no cases of the novel coronavirus

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:53:00 +0100

SINGAPORE: Since the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak was declared on Dec 31, 2019, Indonesia’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Indonesia Country Office have been working in unison. They have also collaborated to strengthen response measures in anticipation of the....

Caymanians in China encouraged to leave

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 23:49:00 +0100

British nationals, including Caymanians, have been told to leave China if they are able to, according to Cayman’s UK office. Cayman’s UK representative Andre`Ebanks, in a statement issued by his office Wednesday, said, “the current advice from the UK Foreign Office is that British nationals are....

Cayman embraces new era of weather forecasting

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 23:49:00 +0100

As rain pours over West Bay, residents in East End enjoy the sunshine. Meanwhile, rough waves roll over South Sound, as tourists on Seven Mile Beach relax in calm, placid waters. Residents of the Cayman Islands know weather and sea conditions from one side of the island to the other can vary drastically.

Locating induced earthquakes with a network of seismic stations in Oklahoma via a deep learning method

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:33:00 +0100

To monitor induced seismicity in Oklahoma, the volume range of our output is constrained by our zone of interest bounded by the latitude range from 34.975° to 37.493°, the longitude range from −98.405° to −95.527°, and the depth range from 0 km to 12 km.

US photographer Robert McCabe made an honorary Greek citizen

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:44:00 +0100

Any reminder that there are good and conscientious people doing their jobs for the Greek state diligently in the right post is good news that gives hope. Greece's consul general in Boston, Stratos Efthymiou, is one such person, a young and active diplomat who has breathed new life into the post since taking over in 2017.

Ecuador: Retired Scientist states greater danger of massive earthquakes for souhern coast

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:33:00 +0100

. cuencahighlife.com reported Although current maps show Santa Elena and Guayas in an area of moderate earthquake risk, former United States Geological Survey (USGA) scientist Larry Edenfield says that information from the April 16 earthquake near Manta will be used to redraw the map. “These maps are updated after every major earthquake,” he says.

Puerto Rico (The United States of America): Potential Duration of Aftershocks of the 2020 Southwestern Puerto Rico Earthquake

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:58:00 +0100

Open-File Report 2020-1009 By: Nicholas Van Der Elst, Jeanne L. Hardebeck, and Andrew J. Michael. Abstract. Aftershocks (earthquakes clustered spatially and chronologically near the occurrence of a causative earthquake) are ongoing in southwestern Puerto Rico after a series of earthquakes, which include a magnitude 6.

TURKEY Quake survivor feline Toros takes to Twitter

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:44:00 +0100

Quake survivor feline Toros takes to Twitter ANTALYA - Demirören News Agency Earthquake victim cat Toros , who survived the recent 6.8-magnitude tremor in Turkey’s eastern province of Elazığ on Jan. 24, now has a new home in the Mediterranean province of , and a Twitter account. “I’ve heard that some of you are curious about me.

How the world ends

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:36:00 +0100

When I was very young, I became a courier in the BMR transporting everything from letters, food, ammunition, tools, medicine, water. I eventually became a competent, adaptable fighter with about an average talent for writing. There were so many thousands of us that were BMR fighters but only about....

6.0 Magnitude quake near Bahia de Caraquez Ecuador

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:44:00 +0100

. RT.com reported aA 6.0-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Ecuador, the US Geological Survey (USGS) has reported. The new tremblor comes just days after a devastating 7.8 quake killed at least 587 people in the South American country and amid internationally-assisted recovery efforts.

7.4 Earthquake Shakes Guatemala

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 06:26:00 +0100

Magnitude 7.4 – OFFSHORE GUATEMALA This webpage is being phased out and is no longer maintained. Please use the new Real-time Earthquake Map instead and update your bookmark. See Quick Tips & User Guide. 2012 November 07 16:35:50 UTC. Earthquake Details. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

Posts by Aaron Sheldrick

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 06:05:00 +0100

Feb 5, 2020 Reuters was recently given exclusive access to the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, where three reactors melted down in 2011 after a powerful earthquake and tsunami overwhelmed the seaside facility. It was my fourth visit to the plant since the disaster to report on a ...

Washington’s natural disaster rate has increased, but here’s a way to help prepare

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 05:29:00 +0100

The frequency of FEMA-reported natural disasters within the state of Washington has nearly tripled since 2000, according to a recent study. Between 2000 and 2017, Washington saw 61 natural disasters, according to an analysis by insurance comparison website QuoteWizard , which looked at FEMA natural disaster data for the report.

samoa At 74-years-of-age, Fiu still has passion to serve By Adel Fruean, 05/02/2020

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 02:54:00 +0100

You are never too old to continue to serve. Ask Fiu Fetina’i Leaupepe and she will tell you all about it. At 74-years-of-age, Fiu counsels couples who are referred to the Samoa Victim Support Group (S.V.S.G.) by the Court over alcohol or anger management issues. Yesterday, she celebrated her birthday with work colleagues at S.

In-plane shear testing of unreinforced masonry walls and comparison with FEA and NZSEE predictions

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 23:30:00 +0100

Abstract: The present study was conducted to investigate the global and local in-plane response of perforated URM walls under earthquake loading, based on observations of damage from previous earthquakes. To do so, full-scale cyclic in-plane testing of URM walls with an arched opening which were....

Puerto Rico earthquake with 5.0 magnitude hits days after similar quake

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:37:00 +0100

SANTA ISABEL, Puerto Rico -- A magnitude 5.0 aftershock rattled southern Puerto Rico on Tuesday, causing some cracks but no reported injuries in a region that has been shaken by continuing quakes for more than a month. Officials in the southwest coastal town of Guayanilla reported a cracked wall and....

3:44 New 5.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Puerto Rico

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:07:00 +0100

4 de febrero de 2020, 15:44 San Juan, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) A new 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the southwest coast of Puerto Rico on Tuesday, with a depth of seven kilometers and no reports of casualties, significant damage or tsunami warning. Local authorities confirmed that the quake had its epicenter 15 kilometers south of Guanica.

Beyond preparedness

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 21:13:00 +0100

Recent reports suggest that the Union Cabinet will be taking up the proposal to amend the Disaster Management Act of 2005, which largely focuses on improving preparedness, providing immediate relief, and protecting infrastructure. However, it neglects a key aspect of disaster management – long-term recovery.

Project to focus on adapting to living with ongoing volcanic activity

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 21:08:00 +0100

The next eruption on Mt Taranaki could last for decades and cost the country billions a year, volcanologists say. It would cause widespread disruption in the region, and as far as Auckland, and economic losses of up to $4b a year. But it would not be "all doom and gloom," Auckland University....

National Puerto Rico rattled by magnitude 5.0 earthquake WPIX Staff 11:05 AM, Feb 04, 2020

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:57:00 +0100

PUERTO RICO — A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico Tuesday morning. The quake struck about 9 miles from Guanica, around 9:45 a.m., The latest earthquakes comes as the island has been trying to rebuild from a series of quakes and tremors over the past month, including a 6.

World: Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ursula Mueller – Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW): Opening Remarks for UNDAC Advisory Board Meeting, 4 February 2020

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:38:00 +0100

International Conference Centre, Geneva, 4 February 2020. As delivered. Colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, I am honoured and privileged to open the 2020 United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) Advisory Board Annual Meeting. It is my third time I am here at this event and I am happy to see so many familiar and new faces.

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake registered in coastal Labrador

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:09:00 +0100

Getting audio file... Audio for this article is not available at this time. This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer A number of light earthquakes have been recorded around Newfoundland and Labrador over the last week, according to Earthquakes Canada.

49ers Super Bowl apparel unwanted here, but transformational when donated overseas

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:08:00 +0100

A little more than two weeks ago, 49ers players giddily slipped on T-shirts and caps proclaiming them NFC champions. Sunday, those items, proclaiming the 49ers Super Bowl champions were, understandably, nowhere to be found after the team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

New Zealand earthquake: Is there a tsunami warning after 5.2 quake in the Bay of Plenty?

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:51:00 +0100

The quake struck just off the coast near Tauranga at 10.47pm local time (9.47am UTC). The epicentre was recorded at a depth of 282km (175 miles), and thousands have reported feeling the tremor. Is there a tsunami warning? According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre, no tsunami warning, watch or advisory is in effect.

New Zealand earthquake: Huge quake shakes tourists and sparks tsunami warning A TSUNAMI alert has been issued after an earthquake struck off the coast of New...

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:19:00 +0100

New Zealand earthquake: Huge quake shakes tourists and sparks tsunami warning A TSUNAMI alert has been issued after an earthquake struck off the coast of New Zealand today. The quake was registered at 5.2 on the Richter scale. Moreover, it hit in the Bay of Plenty off the coast of the North Island in New Zealand.

Superfast hospital in Wuhan ready

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:02:00 +0100

WUHAN, 3 February (BelTA - China Daily) - A 1,000-bed hospital in Wuhan, Hubei province, will begin receiving highly contagious pneumonia patients on Monday, less than 10 days after construction began. The new facility will ease the shortage of beds in the city resulting from an increasing number of patients infected with the novel coronavirus.

Earthquake damage report for 2011 published by CATDAT

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 07:40:00 +0100

Destruction caused by the M6.3 earthquake on February 22, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand via Shutterstock Armand Vervaeck regularly quotes tectonic news on www.earthquake‐report.com , but with James Daniell, he has now released an annual report on the cost and damage caused by earthquakes and volcanoes in 2011.

Mitch Albom to visit Manila for book signing tour

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:55:00 +0100

Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. Rappler comes from the root words "rap" (to discuss) + "ripple" (to make waves). Mitch Albom to visit Manila for book signing tour.

New IIT-Madras tech can give voice to speech-impaired

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 02:40:00 +0100

CHENNAI: IIT-M reserachers have developed an artificial intelligence software that can decode brain signals into a simple human language. Vishal Nandigana, who led the research, said the software can help speech-impaired people communicate. It is based on the concept that brain signals, which are....

New international construction technology enters Rwandan

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:22:00 +0100

Rwandans are set to benefit from low cost-housing made out of a new construction technology “Earthbag”, that is currently used in different countries in Asia, USA and Europe. Earthbag construction (building with polypropylene bags usually filled with earthen materials) is a versatile,....

49ers Super Bowl apparel unwanted here, but transformational when donated overseas

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 21:58:00 +0100

Superfast 1,000-bed hospital starts treatment of coronavirus patients in Wuhan

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:58:00 +0100

BEIJING, Feb 3 (APP):A 1,000-bed hospital in Wuhan, Hubei province, has begin receiving highly contagious pneumonia patients on Monday, less than 10 days after construction began. The new facility will ease the shortage of beds in the city resulting from an increasing number of patients infected with the novel coronavirus.

Did You Feel 2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Monday In Virginia?

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:35:00 +0100

A 2.7 magnitude quake centered near Louisa, Virginia, was recorded early Monday by the U.S. Geological Survey. By An earthquake Monday morning was felt at the site of a much stronger 2011 quake that rattled the entire East Coast. (Shutterstock) LOUISA, VA Part of central Virginia was rattled Monday morning by a 2.

Country's largest quake means more risk not less of future shocks say scientists

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:32:00 +0100

plant. But, far from Japan's largest ever quake signalling a period of peace for the nation, scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) , Kyoto University and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) say the release of pressure on one part of the fault may cause problems elsewhere. Data from the magnitude 9.

IIT Madras Team Develops Technology To Convert Brain Signals Into English

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:37:00 +0100

New Delhi: A research team from IIT madras has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology which can convert brain signals of speech impaired persons into Language. Apart from helping speech impaired individuals, the technology can also be utilized in interpreting nature's signals like....

Japan's continuing history of seismic disasters

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:27:00 +0100

Throughout its history Japan has learnt to live with earthquakes and although the majority are so small that they hardly draw comment, from time to time the country gets hit by a major disaster, resulting in enormous loss of life. The earliest major earthquake on record was in 1293, when over 23,000....

Seismic risk forces ministries out of Wellington offices

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:24:00 +0100

Two Government departments are moving out of their building in Wellington after an assessment indicated it is earthquake prone. Between them, The Ministry for Women and the Ministry of Education lease four floors of the nine-storey building at number 22 The Terrace, also known as Qual IT House.

Wellington's Underground Market to close due to earthquake risk

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:14:00 +0100

A popular market in Wellington will be closed - the carpark it's in is an earthquake risk. The underground carpark at Frank Kitts Park is home to the Underground Market, particularly popular with tourists and cruise shippers, and now its fate is unknown.

TURKEY Turkey should focus on quake risk management: Professor

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:01:00 +0100

Turkey should focus on quake risk management: Professor Barçın Yinanç - ISTANBUL Turkey has done a lot since a major earthquake in 1999 in terms of disaster management, but the focus must be on taking measures before earthquakes strike, according to a prominent geologist.

Volcanic earthquake from Taal felt in parts of Batangas, Tagaytay

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 07:11:00 +0100

VOLCANIC EARTHQUAKE. Phivolcs says one of the latest volcanic earthquakes from Taal Volcano was felt in some areas. Image from Phivolcs. MANILA, Philippines – One of the newest recorded from Taal Volcano was felt in some areas in the province of Batangas and in Tagaytay City, Cavite, on Monday, February 3.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Death Toll Rises to 361 in Hubei; Chinese Stocks Plunge Beyond 7%

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0100

New Delhi: The death toll from the deadly coronavirus outbreak rose to 361 in China’s Hubei province with 56 fresh deaths reported on Monday. The Hubei health authority has also confirmed an additional 2,103 cases in the province, bringing the total number of infected cases to over 17,000.

Superfast Hospital in Wuhan Ready

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:18:00 +0100

A medical worker in a People's Liberation Army unit gives a thumbs-up upon her arrival at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in Hubei Province on February 2. Eight PLA aircraft landed with 795 personnel and 58 metric tons of needed supplies (CHINA DAILY) A 1,000-bed hospital in Wuhan, Hubei....

International Superfast hospital in Wuhan ready Feb 03. 2020

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:24:00 +0100

A 1,000-bed hospital in Wuhan, Hubei province, will begin receiving highly contagious pneumonia patients on Monday, less than 10 days after construction began. The new facility will ease the shortage of beds in the city resulting from an increasing number of patients infected with the novel coronavirus.

Study: Earthquakes can make it harder for whales to find food National Geographic

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:26:00 +0100

© Photograph by Flip Nicklin, Minden Pictures/Nat Geo Image Collection. Sperm whales are known to dive as deep as 3,280 feet in search of squid, holding their breath for as long as 90 minutes. Earthquakes can disrupt sperm whales’ ability to hunt for up to a year, according to the first-ever study....

Superfast hospital in Wuhan ready

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 02:30:00 +0100

Special: Battle Against Novel Coronavirus A medical worker in a People's Liberation Army unit gives a thumbs-up upon her arrival at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in Hubei province on Sunday. Eight PLA aircraft landed with 795 personnel and 58 metric tons of needed supplies.

New York deploys aid team to Puerto Rico earthquake areas

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 02:08:00 +0100

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York has deployed 25 state building inspectors and 26 bilingual mental health professionals to assist with earthquake recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday. Democrat Cuomo said Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is leading a delegation to earthquake affected areas....

Superfast hospital in Wuhan ready

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 01:53:00 +0100

A medical worker in a People's Liberation Army unit gives a thumbs-up upon her arrival at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in Hubei province on Sunday. Eight PLA aircraft landed with 795 personnel and 58 metric tons of needed supplies. CHEN XIAODONG / FOR CHINA DAILY. PLA sends medical teams; 2nd facility to open by midweek.

New York Deploys Aid Team to Puerto Rico Earthquake Areas

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 01:11:00 +0100

New York has deployed 25 state building inspectors and 26 bilingual mental health professionals to assist with earthquake recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday. Democrat Cuomo said Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is leading a delegation to earthquake affected areas as a follow-up to....

Superfast hospital in Wuhan ready

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:53:00 +0100

Reappointed Joint Committee Chair confident in Waikato’s ability in emergencies

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:36:00 +0100

Regional councillor Hugh Vercoe has been reappointed as the chair of the Waikato Civil Defence Joint Committee. This year also marks a decade for Cr Vercoe in this role. TaupÅ district councillor Anna Park has been appointed deputy chair. This year also marks a decade for Cr Park in emergency....

California housing bill’s failure comes amid fierce debate on how to solve crisis

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 13:25:00 +0100

Photograph: Jeff Chiu/AP. An ambitious bill seeking to combat California’s housing crisis failed in the state senate this week, but the fierce discussion around how the state should solve an intractable and urgent housing shortage is not letting up. Lawmakers, housing advocates and community groups....

The fire that just won't stop

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 04:20:00 +0100

It's been more than 60 days since the Currowan Fire began to consume the South Coast. Unlike most disasters, which are singular in nature - a flood, an earthquake, a cyclone that strike one location - this one just keeps rolling on. It's destroyed towns and villages, laid waste to forests and....

'Slow quakes' finish off with a quick backwards flip

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 01:08:00 +0100

Earthquakes aren't always as fast and furious as the natural disasters that devastated Japan and New Zealand this year. They can be long slow rumbles that last for 4 weeks. And although these slower cousins can't be felt, the monitoring of their cycles may give clues to how stress builds up deep in....

Silver to solve urgent need for emergency water supplies

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 15:33:00 +0100

Fancy a drink? If, like me, you've been glued to the television watching round-the-clock news footage of the earthquake which recently brought New Zealand to its architectural knees, you'll know that the people of Christchurch aren't over the worst yet.

Fossil-quake clues in ancient sediments help map out earthquake prediction

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 14:24:00 +0100

As the terror of earthquakes looms large again – with the shocking consequences of seismic ruptures demonstrated so dramatically first in New Zealand, and now Japan – being able to nail down seismic risks has never seemed so vital. Whether it's the building of hydroelectric dams, office blocks or of....

Solomon Islands travel advice

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 13:49:00 +0100

There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus. The virus originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province but cases have been confirmed in other parts of China and in some countries in the region. The Solomon Islands authorities will apply risk-based health screening measures to all passengers travelling to Solomon Islands.

Palestine's Ambassador to UN Describes Trump’s Plan as ‘Earthquake’

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0100

Palestine's Permanent Representative to the UN Riyad Mansour has described the peace deal submitted by US President Donald Trump as an “earthquake.” Mansour said following his meeting with head of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the UN Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy that “there is not a single....

Drilling for half a million years of history under the Dead Sea

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 10:29:00 +0100

There is little doubt in scientific minds that the world is getting warmer. This is particularly evident in the Middle East, but one important question is whether this is something new or whether it is part of some larger cyclical pattern. The answer to this question is one of the hoped for results....

A new earthquake hits eastern Turkey

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 10:19:00 +0100

Shafaq News / The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority’s (AFAD) Presidency announced on Saturday, that an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale hit Alazig province in eastern Turkey. A statement of AFAD stated that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.

Coca Cola reduce power consumption in vending machines due to Earthquake

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 07:06:00 +0100

Coca-Cola World Headquarters via Shutterstock Coca Cola in Japan has announced that it has voluntarily been striving to reduce power consumption in its vending machines in an effort to address the power shortages that have affected Japan since the earthquake. They have committed to continuing this effort during Winter.

Turkey To Never Recognize US Mideast Plan: Erdogan

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 06:21:00 +0100

Turkey will never recognize or accept the U.S.' so-called peace plan, the country's president said on Friday. "This plan aims to annex the occupied Palestine territories," Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a meeting of provincial heads of his ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party in the capital Ankara.

A new strategy for meeting humanitarian challenges in urban areas

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 06:07:00 +0100

These challenges, as well as potential opportunities, were highlighted in a set of case studies prepared for the IASC as background to its Strategy for urban areas [see box]. The case studies focused on Nairobi and Eldoret in Kenya (post-election violence), Manila (typhoons) and Port-au-Prince (earthquake).

The fire that just won't stop

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:18:00 +0100

Turkey to never recognize US Mideast plan: Erdogan

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:12:00 +0100

ANKARA. Turkey will never recognize or accept the U.S.’ so-called peace plan, the country’s president said on Friday. “This plan aims to annex the occupied Palestine territories,” Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a meeting of provincial heads of his ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party in the capital Ankara.

NEW: Rhode Islander Caught in Massive Earthquake

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:06:00 +0100

Tuesday, January 28, 2020. GoLocalProv News Team. 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits the Carribean. PHOTO: AccuWeather A Rhode Islander is stranded in the Caribbean after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean Sea between Jamaica and Cuba just after 2 p.m. eastern time on Tuesday.

Meteorologist says earthquake chance slim but possible

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:05:00 +0100

By SYANN THOMPSON. Tribune Staff Reporter. sthompson@tribunemedia.net. THE Bahamas is not in the zone for earthquakes, but according to a veteran meteorologist, one could occur even though it is uncommon. Aside from the southeast Bahamas, particularly the island of Inagua which has felt tremors in....

The fire that just won't stop

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:01:00 +0100

The fire that just won't stop

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0100

The fire that just won't stop

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 04:49:00 +0100

One year on and a bleak future for the people of Fukushima

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 03:47:00 +0100

Fukushima Daiichi, Japan via Shutterstock Many comparisons have been drawn between the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of April 1986 and the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi reactors in March 2011. Both could be attributed to human error and in both cases large amounts of radioactive material escaped into the atmosphere.

Coronavirus Quarantine Will Ripple Through Global Manufacturing

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 01:12:00 +0100

As the spread of the new coronavirus in China causes more factory shutdowns, the effect on global industrial supply chains could linger for years. China now makes up more than twice the share of global merchandise exports it did in 2003, when the SARS virus hit. Guangdong province alone exported more in 2018 than China did as a whole 17 years ago.

Corrupt building practices cause earthquake deaths

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 01:01:00 +0100

Earthquakes can be very frightening, especially since they almost always come without any prior warning. It is estimated that several million earthquakes occur throughout the world each year, but most go undetected either because they are very small in magnitude, or because they occur in very remote areas.

California housing bill’s failure comes amid fierce debate on how to solve crisis

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:15:00 +0100

“What do we want? More housing! When do we want it? Now!” the activists shouted over the legislation’s author, the state senator Scott Wiener. Among the activists were the homeless women of Moms 4 Housing, the group of mothers who made headlines around the US by occupying a vacant, investor-owned....

Panda-monium!

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 20:01:00 +0100

; Credit: © Shutterstock. Animals' reaction to earthquakes has often been suggested as a useful guide to detection or a source for future sensory equipment. Snakes are the most quoted species for predicting a quake, presumably because they are closer to the information.

Georgia Tech develop early warning system for tsunamis

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:28:00 +0100

A tsunami can be terrifying and devastating. It is caused by a wave from an under-sea earthquake, spreading outwards until it reaches land, usually without warning. As the depth of water decreases the wave's pent-up energy creates a devastating wall of water that hits the coastal area, causing....

Earthquakes are always big news - or are they?

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:51:00 +0100

and rescue workers in Turkey; Credit: © Shutterstock. Shortly after 4.00am on Sunday 20th May, an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck the Emilia-Romagna region of the Po valley in Northern Italy, about 22 miles north-northwest of Bologna. Jolts and aftershocks were felt over a large area and although....

Roundup: Rash of earthquakes raises more alarm bells for disaster preparedness

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:41:00 +0100

From to a , a spate of earthquakes – 10 years after a catastrophic disaster in Haiti – has stoked fears of the next big one hitting a large urban area and posed renewed questions about preparedness. Turkey has said it is “seriously” preparing for the possibility that a massive earthquake could hit....

Roundup: Rash of earthquakes raises more alarm bells for disaster preparedness

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:39:00 +0100

Regiment senior officers appointed

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:38:00 +0100

Former UK Royal Dragoon Guard Simon Watson has been appointed commanding officer for the Cayman Islands Regiment. The Governor’s Office announced Watson’s appointment Wednesday, as well as the recruitment of six junior officers. Premier Alden McLaughlin, speaking in the Legislative Assembly....

Mountains influence the impact of earthquakes

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:01:00 +0100

According to the research of Professor Mark van der Meijde, mountains influence the impact of earthquakes. It was already known that the topography of an area has an influence on earthquakes, but the major influence at the local level is new. Mountains can reduce the power of quakes, but also direct....

California housing bill’s failure sparks fierce debate on how to solve crisis

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:44:00 +0100

An ambitious bill seeking to combat California’s housing crisis failed in the state senate this week, but the fierce discussion around how the state should solve an intractable and urgent housing shortage is not letting up. Lawmakers, housing advocates and community groups involved in the debate....

Potential tsunami most likely to hit populated eastern coast of Malta, study shows

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:34:00 +0100

Low-lying areas in Mellieħa, Xemxija, Salini, Gzira, Msida, Marsascala, St Thomas Bay, Marsaxlokk and Birzebbuga will be the most adversely hit parts of Malta if a tsunami were to occur, a study shows. The study was conducted by the Marine Geology and Seafloor Surveying group within the Department....

Philippine Fleet commander Giovanni Carlo Bacordo is new Navy chief

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:22:00 +0100

NEW NAVY CHIEF. Philippine Fleet commander Rear Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo will take over the Philippine Navy as its Flag Officer-in-Command on February 3, 2020. Photo from the Philippine Fleet. MANILA, Philippines – The commander of the Philippine Fleet, Rear Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, has....

Poignant photos capture catastrophic aftermath of South Coast 'forever fire'

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 07:44:00 +0100

Shaking off crosses

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 07:26:00 +0100

The ground under our feet shook for several seconds on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Windows rattled, buildings swayed, heart rates galloped harder than any horse at Caymanas Park as an earthquake measuring 7.7 struck offshore 140 km from Montego Bay at 2:10 pm.

Texas 3.9 earthquake shakes west Texas Sydney Isenberg 10:29 PM, Jan 30, 2020

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 06:31:00 +0100

By: Sydney Isenberg MENTONE, TX — A 3.9 earthquake shook west Texas Thursday night. The earthquake was recorded 23.9 miles west of Mentone, Texas, 51 miles south-southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico, and 81 miles south-southeast of Artesia, New Mexico. No injuries or damage have been reported. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc.

We may need to revise building codes after tremors, says PM

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 22:44:00 +0100

By KHRISNA RUSSELL. Deputy Chief Reporter. krussell@tribunemedia.net. PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday it might be necessary for the country’s building codes to be amended to ensure structures can withstand the impact of earthquakes. The day after some residents experienced tremors as a result of a 7.

Commentary 1 hour ago Nature fights back

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:54:00 +0100

Don’t look now, but no sooner had we entered the new year, than we’re met by disasters left and right. There’s the Australia bushfire which killed 18 people starting on New Year’s Eve, making it one of that country’s most deadly bushfire seasons. The year began with a health scare for the world affecting animals and humans.

Latest North Korea quake shows legacy of instability at nuclear test site: South Korea

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 18:28:00 +0100

By Sangmi Cha and Josh Smith. SEOUL (Reuters) - A small natural earthquake detected in North Korea on Wednesday was likely a result of seismic instability lingering in the area since North Korea conducted its sixth and largest nuclear test in 2017, the South Korean government said. A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was detected at 9:33 a.

New Quake Shakes Greek Island of Karpathos

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:11:00 +0100

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale shook the Eastern Dodecanese islands at 13:24 local time (11:24 UTC) on Thursday. The epicenter of the temblor was located in the sea some 57 kilometers (35 miles) east of the Aegean island of Karpathos , according to the Geodynamics Institute of the Athens National Observatory.

Building code questions after earthquake tremors

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:55:00 +0100

The tremors felt in parts of The Bahamas following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in the Caribbean Sea was a “wake-up call” regarding the country’s building code, according to Bahamas Society of Engineers (BSE) President Quentin Knowles. While The Bahamas certainly did not suffer any major effects from....

PM says building codes may have to change after tremors

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:23:00 +0100

O ne day after an earthquake in the Caribbean Sea caused tremors on New Providence, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said officials may need to take another look at the building codes in The Bahamas. “Going forward, our building codes may also have to take into consideration the impact of the....

TURKEY Prosecutors launch probe into rent hikes in eastern Elazığ after deadly earthquake

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:22:00 +0100

Prosecutors launch probe into rent hikes in eastern Elazığ after deadly earthquake ELAZIĞ A prosecutor’s office in the earthquake -hit eastern province of Elazığ has launched a probe into house rents following news reports on hikes after the disaster that claimed 41 lives on Jan. 24.

Oil Search : restores key infrastructure for communities

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 07:34:00 +0100

Oil Search restores key infrastructure for communities. Media Release. Thursday, 30 January 2020. Oil Search has completed the repair and restoration of damaged sections of roads and bridges in Kutubu and surrounding areas, caused by the 2018 earthquake.

Shaken Caribbean tiptoes back to normal after shock of major quake

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 05:35:00 +0100

Waves splash from a pool during an earthquake in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands January 28, 2020. — REALVISION.COM image via Reuters. KINGSTON, Jan 30 — Shaken Caribbean residents and tourists said yesterday that life was returning to normal after a powerful earthquake struck the region....

Cabinet shaken by quake tremors

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 05:09:00 +0100

By RASHAD ROLLE. Tribune Staff Reporter. rrolle@tribunemedia.net. TREMORS from a powerful regional earthquake disrupted a Cabinet meeting and forced dozens along New Providence’s northern coast to evacuate their multi-storey office buildings and seek safety on ground level yesterday.

Dans la salle de crise de l’Union européenne, à l’heure du Coronavirus

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:44:00 +0100

(B2) Dans un bâtiment anonyme du quartier européen, les crises du monde se téléscopent. Hier c’étaient des feux de forêt, aujourd’hui c’est le Coronavirus. Et demain on ne sait pas encore. Bienvenue dans la salle d’opération du CERU, le Centre de coordination de la réaction d’urgence de la....

Wuhan : un premier hôpital construit de manière ultrarapide prêt à ouvrir

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 04:02:00 +0100

L'APL a envoyé des équipes médicales; un 2e hôpital devrait ouvrir en milieu de semaine. Un nouvel hôpital d’une capacité de 1000 lits construit à Wuhan, dans la province du Hubei, commencera à recevoir des patients atteints de pneumonie hautement contagieuse lundi, moins de 10 jours après le début de sa construction.

Quinze communes de plus en catastrophe naturelle

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 06:23:00 +0100

C’est officiel. 13 nouvelles communes ardéchoises sont désormais reconnues en état de catastrophe naturelle à la suite du séisme du 11 novembre. Françoise Souliman, préfète de l’Ardèche, l’avait annoncé. L’arrêté a été publié ce 29 janvier au Journal officiel .

Tremblement de terre du 11 novembre : 15 communes ardéchoises...

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:41:00 +0100

C'est désormais officiel, 13 nouvelles communes ardéchoises sont reconnues en état de catastrophe naturelle suite au tremeblement de terre qui a touché la Drôme-Ardèche le 11 novembre dernier. La préfète de l'Ardèche, Françoise Souliman l'avait annoncé, l'arrêté a été publié ce mercredi 29 janvier aujournal officiel.

Tremblement de terre du 11 novembre : 15 communes ardéchoises supplémentaires reconnues en état de catastrophe naturelle L'arrêté a été publié ce mercredi 29 janvier au journal officiel, 15 communes ardéchoises supplémentaires sont désormais reconnues en état de catastrophe naturelle suite au tremblement de terre du 11 novembre en Drôme-Ardèche. 29/01/2020 | 10:58

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Séisme : 15 communes supplémentaires officiellement reconnues en état de catastrophe naturelle

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:22:00 +0100

C’est officiel. 13 nouvelles communes ardéchoises sont désormais reconnues en état de catastrophe naturelle suite au séisme du 11 novembre. Françoise Souliman, préfet de l’Ardèche l’avait annoncé. L’arrêté a été publié ce 29 janvier au journal officiel.

Chili : « Personne ne veut de dirigeants, car les dirigeants sont soit corrompus, soit assassinés »

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:36:00 +0100

U n petit mois après l’éclatement de la révolte chilienne, l’establishment – le gouvernement et le parlement- ont proposé une réponse le 15 novembre : un prochain référendum sur une nouvelle Constitution, prévu le 26 avril. Cela semble une éternité en ces temps de révolution.

03:40 Séisme : 15 nouvelles communes de Drôme et d'Ardèche reconnues en état de catastrophe naturelle France Bleu Drôme Ardèche

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 04:37:00 +0100

13 municipalités ardéchoises et 2 drômoises sont concernées par l'arrêté publié au Journal Officiel après le séisme du 11 novembre dernier. Les sinistrés ont 10 jours pour contacter leur assurance. Un bâtiment fissuré au Teil en Ardèche © Radio France François Breton.

Voici le pays le plus honnête au monde

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:16:00 +0100

Mais il y a un endroit où vous avez une probabilité disproportionnée de retrouver vos affaires : Tokyo. Lire aussi : Avec une population du centre ville qui approche rapidement les 14 millions d'habitants, des millions d'objets disparaissent ici chaque année. Mais un nombre important d'entre eux retrouvent le chemin de la maison.

Séisme en Turquie : le bilan s'alourdit, course contre la montre des secouristes Les secouristes turcs luttent contre la montre et le froid pour extirper à temps des personnes coincées sous les décombres, au lendemain d'un puissant séisme qui a frappé l'est de la Turquie, faisant près de 30 morts, selon un le dernier bilan publié dimache par les autorités. Le tremblement de terre qui a frappé l'est de la Turquie, le 24 janvier, a fait au moins 31 morts, selon un nouveau bilan publié dimanche par les autorités, alors que les... France 24

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 12:07:00 +0100

Les secouristes turcs luttent contre la montre et le froid pour extirper à temps des personnes coincées sous les décombres, au lendemain d'un puissant séisme qui a frappé l'est de la Turquie, faisant près de 30 morts, selon un le dernier bilan publié dimache par les autorités.

Un séisme de magnitude 4,9 enregistré

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 11:08:00 +0100

Un nouveau séisme d’une magnitude 4.9 sur l’échelle ouverte de Richter a été ressenti hier, dans la wilaya de Jijel, a indiqué le Centre de recherche en astronomie astrophysique et géophysique (Craag) sur son site. Le tremblement de terre a été localisé, d’après la même source, aux environs de 8 h....

Vent de panique à Jijel

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 11:07:00 +0100

Un vent de panique a soufflé sur la population à Jijel après le tremblement de terre de vendredi matin. Des citoyens ont passé la nuit de vendredi à samedi dans le froid et à la belle étoile, d’autres sont restés dehors jusqu'à une heure tardive de la soirée de peur d’être surpris par un nouveau séisme.

Turquie : le bilan du tremblement de terre passe à 31 morts

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:40:00 +0100

Le puissant séisme qui a frappé vendredi l'est de la Turquie a fait au moins 31 morts, selon un nouveau bilan annoncé dimanche par les autorités. Le nombre de personnes blessées dans les provinces d'Elazig et de Malatya s'élève en outre à 1.607, a indiqué l'agence gouvernementale des situations de catastrophe (AFAD).

Séisme en Turquie: le nouveau bilan passe à 31 morts

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:22:00 +0100

Les secouristes luttaient contre la montre et le froid samedi pour extirper à temps des personnes coincées sous les décombres, au lendemain d'un puissant séisme qui a frappé l'est de la Turquie, faisant près de 31 morts. Le tremblement de terre, qui a été ressenti dans plusieurs pays voisins, s'est....

Séisme en Turquie: le nouveau bilan passe à 31 morts

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:21:00 +0100

International Séisme de magnitude 6,8 à l'est de la Turquie : le bilan grimpe à 31 morts

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 09:01:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude 6,8 sur l'échelle de Richter a frappé vendredi l'est de la Turquie a fait au moins 31 morts, selon un nouveau bilan des autorités. La terre a tremblé dans le district de Sivrice, dans la province d'Elazig, vers 20H55 locale (17H55 GMT), selon l'agence gouvernementale des situations de catastrophe (AFAD).

Un séisme frappe l’est de la Turquie, faisant plus de trente morts

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 07:47:00 +0100

Des secouristes après le séisme à Elazig. BULENT KILIC / AFP. Les secouristes étaient à la recherche de survivants sous les décombres, alors qu’un séisme avait frappé vendredi l’est de la Turquie, et causé la mort d’au moins 31 personnes selon un nouveau bilan annoncé dimanche 26 janvier par les autorités.

L'Armenie transmet ses condoléances aux familles des victimes du tremblement de terre en Turquie

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 22:30:00 +0100

L’Armenie transmet ses condoléances aux familles des victimes du tremblement de terre en Turquie Droits de reproduction et de diffusion réservés © Nouvelles dArménie Magazine / www.armenews.

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Fri, 24 Jan 2020 05:11:00 +0100

Les villes de Wuhan et Huanggang, respectivement 11 et 7,5 millions d'habitants, ont été placées en quarantaine jeudi 23 janvier 2020. Pékin a annulé les festivités du Nouvel an. Vladimir Poutine, Emmanuel Macron et une quarantaine de dirigeants sont réunis à Jérusalem jeudi 23 janvier 2020.

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Thu, 23 Jan 2020 04:41:00 +0100

Le producteur américain Harvey Weinstein est accusé d'agressions sexuelles. Cinq femmes et sept hommes composent le jury. Il risque la perpétuité. Au moins 17 personnes sont décédées à cause du nouveau coronavirus apparu en Chine, selon le dernier bilan des autorités. L'OMS se réunit ce mercredi 22 janvier 2020.

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Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:23:00 +0100

Les dirigeants des pays impliqués dans le conflit libyen se réunissent ce dimanche 19 janvier 2020 à Berlin. Un sommet qui pourrait être le "premier pas pour la paix" dans le pays. De nouveaux appels à manifester ont été lancés ce dimanche 19 janvier 2020 à Beyrouth, théâtre de violences sans précédent depuis le début du mouvement de contestation.

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Haïti, 10 ans après le séisme : « La reconstruction est un processus progressif » selon l'ONU

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:33:00 +0100

Le 12 janvier 2010, en 30 secondes, le visage d’Haïti a changé à jamais. Il y a dix ans, les trente secondes qu’a duré la secousse de magnitude 7 avaient transformé Port-au-Prince et les villes de Gressier, Léogane et Jacmel en champs de ruines, entraînant la mort de plus de 200.000 personnes, en blessant 300.

iciHaïti - Exposition : «Le Centre d'Art : 75 ans de création plastique en Haïti»

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:30:00 +0100

iciHaïti - Exposition : «Le Centre d’Art : 75 ans de création plastique en Haïti» 14/01/2020 09:58:17 Le Centre d’Art propose une nouvelle exposition intitulée « Le Centre d’Art : 75 ans de création plastique en Haïti », composée d’une sélection exceptionnelle d’œuvres d’art parmi les quelques....

Nouveau danger : Gare aux stormquakes survenant lors de cyclones violents !

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:26:00 +0100

Des chercheurs américains ont identifié ce nouveau phénomène climatique auquel l’océan Indien pourrait aussi être exposé. L’océan Indien, tout comme l’Atlantique et les pays du Pacifique, connaissait déjà les cyclones et autres ouragans qui, comme l’avait déjà prévenu le climatologue et scientifique....

Haïti - Environnement : En 20 ans, 98% des décès liés aux séismes dans la région, ont été enregistrés en Haïti

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 13:59:00 +0100

Selon un nouveau rapport du Bureau des affaires humanitaires des Nations Unies (OCHA), l’Amérique Latine et les Caraïbes (LAC) est la deuxième région la plus exposée aux catastrophes naturelles dans le monde. Depuis l’an 2000, 152 millions de Latino-américains et des Caraïbes ont été touchés par....

Léger tremblement de terre en Montérégie

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:38:00 +0100

Séisme Canada précise que la détection automatique du tremblement de terre a été faite à 5 h 38 dans le secteur de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. L'épicentre a été localisé à Chateaugay, dans l'État de New York, à environ 65 kilomètres au sud-ouest de Montréal.

Haïti : un président sans soutien et sans Parlement

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:34:00 +0100

Jovenel Moïse prend la parole lors d'une conférence de presse conjointe avec le secrétaire général de l'Organisation des États américains (OEA) Luis Almagro à Port-au-Prince, le 7 janvier 2020. Chandan Khanna/AFP. Une nouvelle période d’incertitude s’ouvre lundi 13 janvier en Haïti : les députés,....

Porto Rico : un nouveau puissant séisme secoue l’île

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 05:22:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude 5,9 a été ressenti à Porto Rico , samedi matin à 08h54 heure locale (12h54 GMT), rapporte BFMTV . D’après les informations communiquées par l’institut de géophysique américain (USGS), les secousses ont eu lieu à environ 13 kilomètres au sud-est de Guanica, dans le sud de ce territoire américain.

Haïti: l'enjeu de la sensibilisation de la population aux séismes Dix ans après le tremblement de terre meurtrier qui a frappé Haïti le 12 janvier 2010, le risque sismique reste très élevé. C’est ce qu’indique le BME, le Bureau haïtien des mines et de l’énergie. À Jacmel, ville côtière dans le département du Sud-Est qui a également été ravagée par le séisme de 2010, la population est consciente de la menace d’une nouvelle catastrophe. Mais ce n’est pas pour autant qu’elle connait les attitudes à adopter en cas... RFI

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 02:17:00 +0100

© Reuters/Marco Dormino 28 janvier 2010: à Jacmel, une petite fille consomme son repas distribué par le PAM (Programme alimentaire mondial). Dix ans après le tremblement de terre meurtrier qui a frappé Haïti le 12 janvier 2010, le risque sismique reste très élevé. C’est ce qu’indique le BME, le Bureau haïtien des mines et de l’énergie.

Porto Rico: un nouveau séisme de magnitude 6 touche l'île

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 20:29:00 +0100

Un puissant séisme de magnitude 6 a frappé ce samedi matin Porto Rico, le dernier d'une série de tremblements de terre ayant touché ces derniers jours l'île caribéenne, indique l'institut de géophysique américain (USGS). Pas de risque de Tsunami. Le séisme s'est produit à environ 13 kilomètres au....

Un puissant séisme touche à nouveau Porto Rico (institut américain) Un puissant séisme de magnitude 5,9 a frappé samedi matin Porto Rico, le dernier d'une série de… 11/01/2020 - 18:35

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 17:41:00 +0100

Un puissant séisme de magnitude 5,9 a frappé samedi matin Porto Rico, le dernier d'une série de tremblements de terre ayant touché ces derniers jours l'île caribéenne, indique l'institut de géophysique américain (USGS). Le séisme s'est produit à environ 13 kilomètres au sud-est de Guanica, dans le....

Un puissant séisme touche à nouveau Porto Rico

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 17:33:00 +0100

Le séisme s'est produit à environ 13 kilomètres au sud-est de Guanica, dans le sud de ce territoire américain, à 08 h 54 heure locale, selon les premières données de l'USGS. Il n'y a pas de menace importante de tsunami , affirme, de son côté, le centre d'alerte au tsunami.

Un puissant séisme touche à nouveau Porto Rico (institut américain)

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 17:15:00 +0100

Un puissant séisme de magnitude 5,9 touche à nouveau Porto Rico

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 17:14:00 +0100

Un puissant séisme de magnitude 5,9 a frappé, samedi 11 janvier, dans la matinée, Porto Rico . C'est le dernier d'une série de tremblements de terre ayant touché ces derniers jours l'île caribéenne, indique l'institut de géophysique américain (USGS). Le séisme s'est produit à environ 13 km de....

Un puissant séisme touche à nouveau Porto Rico (institut américain)

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Un puissant séisme touche à nouveau Porto Rico (institut américain)

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Un puissant séisme touche à nouveau Porto Rico (institut américain)

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Washington - Un puissant séisme de magnitude 5,9 a frappé samedi matin Porto Rico, le dernier d'une série de tremblements de terre ayant touché ces derniers jours l'île caribéenne, indique l'institut de géophysique américain (USGS). Le séisme s'est produit à environ 13 kilomètres au sud-est de....

Un puissant séisme touche à nouveau Porto Rico

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 16:11:00 +0100

Un puissant séisme de magnitude 6 a frappé samedi matin Porto Rico, le dernier d'une série de tremblements de terre ayant touché ces derniers jours l'île caribéenne, indique l'institut de géophysique américain (USGS). Outre-mer la 1ère avec AFP Publié le 11 janvier 2020 à 15h01, mis à jour le 11 janvier 2020 à 15h03.

Un puissant séisme touche à nouveau Porto Rico (institut américain)

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catastrophe naturelle Un puissant séisme touche à nouveau Porto Rico

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Un puissant séisme touche à nouveau Porto Rico

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 15:57:00 +0100

Agence France-Presse. Le séisme s’est produit à environ 13 kilomètres au sud-est de Guanica, dans le sud de ce territoire américain, à 8 h 54 heure locale (7 h 54, heure de Montréal) selon les premières données de l’USGS. « Il n’y a pas de menace importante de tsunami », affirme, de son côté, le centre d’alerte au tsunami.

Un puissant séisme touche à nouveau Porto Rico (institut américain)

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 15:53:00 +0100

Un puissant séisme de magnitude 6 touche à nouveau Porto Rico: «Il n’y a pas de menace importante de tsunami»

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 15:41:00 +0100

Un puissant séisme de magnitude 6 a frappé samedi matin Porto Rico, le dernier d’une série de tremblements de terre ayant touché ces derniers jours l’île caribéenne, indique l’institut de géophysique américain (USGS). Le séisme s’est produit à environ 13 kilomètres au sud d’Indios dans le sud de ce....

Un puissant séisme touche à nouveau Porto Rico

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 15:12:00 +0100

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Un puissant séisme de magnitude 6 a frappé samedi matin Porto Rico, le dernier d'une série de tremblements de terre ayant touché ces derniers jours l'île caribéenne, indique l'institut de géophysique américain (USGS). Le séisme s'est produit à environ 13 kilomètres au sud d'Indios dans le sud de ce....

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Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:56:00 +0100

Tensions Abonné. Abonné. Après la riposte iranienne, Donald Trump, premier président américain menacé de destitution qui brigue une réélection, est resté ferme, mais sans provoquer. Les risques d’escalade demeurent néanmoins élevés et les conséquences sur ses chances de réélection, difficiles à évaluer.

Comment Haïti est devenu la « république des ONG »

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:38:00 +0100

Frédéric Thomas. Politiste. Le désastre de la reconstruction de l’un des pays les plus pauvres au monde, après le séisme meurtrier du 12 janvier 2010, est l’histoire d’un rendez-vous manqué des acteurs de l’humanitaire avec le peuple haïtien, analyse le politiste Frédéric Thomas dans une tribune au « Monde ».

Haiti: Tremblement de terre en Haïti: 10 ans après

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:18:00 +0100

Le 12 janvier 2010, un séisme dévastateur frappait Haïti et ôtait la vie à 230 000 personnes. Six ans plus tard, l’ouragan Matthew constituait un nouveau coup dur pour ce coin d’île des Caraïbes. Depuis 10 ans, la CRS est aux côtés de la population et apporte son aide en cas d’urgence et sur le long terme.

Medio tiempo de Super Bowl elogiado por latinos en EU

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 06:46:00 +0100

Por RUSSELL CONTRERAS. ALBUQUERQUE, Nuevo México, EU (AP) Cuando comenzó el espectáculo de medio tiempo del Super Bowl, Yol-Itzma Aguirre y sus familiares veían con expectativa la televisión. La familia de El Paso, Texas, tenía curiosidad por saber cómo la colombiana Shakira y Jennifer López, de origen puertorriqueño, se apoderarían del escenario.

Guatemala realiza simulacro de sismo en aniversario de devastador terremoto

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:14:00 +0100

AFP 4 Feb 2020 - 02:04 PM. Más de 360.000 personas participaron en un simulacro de evacuación por sismo en la capital de Guatemala este martes, cuando se cumple un nuevo aniversario del terremoto que dejó 23.000 muertos en 1976. "A 44 años de haber tenido en nuestro país el terremoto (...

Nuevo sismo de 5 en el sur de Puerto Rico se siente en toda la isla

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:52:00 +0100

Un temblor de magnitud 5 y con epicentro 22 kilómetros al sur-sureste de Guánica se sintió en todo Puerto Rico sin dejar víctimas ni daños materiales de momento. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos detalló que la profundidad del mismo fue de siete kilómetros y aún no hay aviso, ni advertencia o....

Un sismo de magnitud 5 en el sur de Puerto Rico se siente en toda la isla

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:59:00 +0100

EL NUEVO DIARIO, SAN JUAN.- Un temblor de magnitud 5 y con epicentro 22 kilómetros al sur-sureste de Guánica se sintió este martes en todo Puerto Rico sin dejar víctimas ni daños materiales de momento. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos ha detallado que la profundidad del mismo fue de siete....

Medio tiempo de Super Bowl elogiado por latinos en EEUU

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:24:00 +0100

ALBUQUERQUE, Nuevo México, EE.UU. (AP) — Cuando comenzó el espectáculo de medio tiempo del Super Bowl, Yol-Itzma Aguirre y sus familiares veían con expectativa la televisión. La familia de El Paso, Texas, tenía curiosidad por saber cómo la colombiana Shakira y Jennifer López, de origen puertorriqueño, se apoderarían del escenario.

USGS publica nuevo pronóstico de réplicas del terremoto de magnitud 6.4

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 04:26:00 +0100

En un nuevo informe publicado hoy, el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés) estimó que las réplicas del terremoto de magnitud 6.4 del pasado 7 de enero persistirán durante años, aunque con una frecuencia decreciente.

Réplicas del sismo de magnitud 6,4 en Puerto Rico persistirán durante años

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 01:25:00 +0100

EL NUEVO DIARIO, SAN JUAN.- Las réplicas del terremoto de magnitud 6,4 del pasado 7 de enero en Puerto Rico persistirán durante años aunque con una frecuencia decreciente, según el último informe relativo a la isla publicado este miércoles por el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS).

Presidente cubano confirma que sismo no causó daños ni víctimas en el país

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:27:00 +0100

EL NUEVO DIARIO, LA HABANA.- “Cuba estremecida, pero sin daños, tras sismo en el mar Caribe. No se reportan pérdidas, daños ni afectaciones”, confirmó este miércoles en Twitter el presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, un día después de que un fuerte terremoto con epicentro cerca de las costas cubanas sacudiera todo el país.

Nuevas réplicas se suceden en Cuba tras sismo del martes

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:57:00 +0100

Terremoto de 7.1 percibido en Cuba generó 264 réplicas hasta las 5:00 a.m. de hoy Autor: Twitter Publicado: 29/01/2020 | 11:04 am. El Servicio Sismológico Nacional de Cuba registró 264 réplicas hasta las 05:00 horas de este miércoles, del terremoto de magnitud 7.1 ocurrido este martes al sureste de Cuba.

Terremoto de 7.3 activa alerta de tsunami en Japón

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:46:00 +0100

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Otro sismo en el Caribe sacude a Islas Caimán

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:31:00 +0100

Una fuerte réplica de 6.1 grados de magnitud se registró este martes en las Islas Caimán, a pocas horas del terremoto de 7.7 grados que sacudió fuertemente la región próxima a las zonas costeras de Cuba y Jamaica. Según informó el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS), este nuevo....

Nicaragua da seguimiento a réplicas tras sismo bajo el mar Caribe

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:36:00 +0100

Managua, 28 ene (EFE).- El Gobierno de Nicaragua informó este martes que dará seguimiento a las réplicas del sismo de magnitud 7,7 en la escala abierta de Richter registrado esta tarde bajo el mar Caribe, entre Cuba y Jamaica, por si otro terremoto es capaz de producir una nueva alerta de tsunami en la zona.

Fuerte réplica de magnitud 6,1 en el mar Caribe, al este de las Islas Caimán

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:25:00 +0100

EL NUEVO DIARIO, San Juan, PR.- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,1 en la escala de Richter, réplica del de 7,7 que hace unas horas sacudió el mar Caribe, se registró este martes al este de las Islas Caimán, según informó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS).

Los segundos de horror que vivieron turistas, niños y transeúntes durante terremoto que remeció el Caribe

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 23:14:00 +0100

De acuerdo al Servicio Geológico de , el fuerte sismo , con epicentro en el mar Caribe, fue perceptible en varias regiones de Cuba desde el oriente hasta el occidente, y hasta en parte de Miami. También provocó una de tsunami con olas de altura elevada en Belice, Cuba, Honduras, México, Islas....

Miami, Jamaica e Islas Caimán alarmados con terremoto de 7,7

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:41:00 +0100

El sismo de 7,7 de magnitud que sacudió este martes el mar Caribe, entre Cuba y Jamaica, y que provocó riesgo de un "peligroso" tsunami en la región, ha causado una enorme preocupación entre los habitantes de la estas islas. De acuerdo con el reporte del USGS, el terremoto se produjo a una....

Sismo de magnitud 7,7 ocurre cerca de las costas de Cuba y Jamaica

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:38:00 +0100

Nueva York, Estados Unidos.- Un sismo de 7,7 de magnitud sacudió este martes el mar Caribe, entre Cuba y Jamaica, informó el Instituto Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), alertando sobre riesgo de un "peligroso" tsunami en la región. De acuerdo con el reporte del USGS, el terremoto se produjo a una....

Actualizada: Fue de 7.7 el terremoto entre Cuba y Jamaica; alertan sobre posible tsunami

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:22:00 +0100

EL NUEVO DIARIO, JAMAICA.- Fue de magnitud 7.7 el terremoto que se registró esta tarde en el mar Caribe en una zona ubicada entre Cuba y Jamaica. El sismo se produjo al noroeste de Jamaica, y al oeste-suroeste de Santiago de Cuba, en la zona de contacto entre la placa tectónica de Norteamérica y la....

Ya son 80 muertos y 2.744 infectados por el nuevo coronavirus en China

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:13:00 +0100

En su informe diario, con fecha en la pasada medianoche (16.00 hora GMT del domingo), la Comisión Nacional de Sanidad de China agregó que entre los contagiados había 461 pacientes en estado grave, mientras que 51 personas habían sido dadas de alta. Esto supone un aumento de 24 decesos, 769 casos....

Urge revisar el régimen de austeridad

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:27:00 +0100

En momentos en que el proceso de reconstrucción de la Isla necesita que el gobierno y sus dependencias aumenten su capacidad, el proceso de quiebra para reducir la deuda gubernamental y el régimen de austeridad que ha sido impuesto, podría complicar la recuperación del país ante la nueva realidad que se vive.

Nuevo terremoto de 5.0 sacude Puerto Rico

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:15:00 +0100

25/01/2020 16:37 / Puerto Rico Un terremoto de magnitud 5.0 según un avance preliminar, fue sentido este sábado en buena parte de Puerto Rico, donde desde el pasado 28 de diciembre se viene registrando una gran actividad sísmica que tuvo su momento álgido el pasado 7 de enero con un temblor de 6,4 que provocó un muertos y graves daños.

Un terremoto de magnitud 5 se siente en una parte de Puerto Rico

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 22:54:00 +0100

EL NUEVO DIARIO, SAN JUAN.- Un terremoto de magnitud 5, según un avance preliminar, fue sentido este sábado en una parte de Puerto Rico, donde desde el pasado 28 de diciembre se viene registrando una gran actividad sísmica que tuvo su momento álgido el pasado 7 de enero con un temblor de 6,4 que provocó un muertos y graves daños.

Reportan nuevo terremoto de magnitud 5,1 en Turquía

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 19:40:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 5,1 se ha registrado este sábado en Turquía, en la misma localidad en la que se registró un terremoto de 6,6 este viernes. Se registra nuevo terremoto en Turquía. Según los primeros reportes, el nuevo movimiento telúrico fue localizado a 8 kilómetros de la ciudad de Doganyol, reportó el Servicio Geológico de EE.

Aumentan a 18 los muertos y 553 los heridos por el terremoto en Turquía

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 01:32:00 +0100

EL NUEVO DIARIO, ANKARA.- Al menos 18 personas murieron y otras 553 resultaron heridas por el seísmo de 6,5 grados de magnitud que sacudió este viernes el sureste de Turquía y causó el derrumbe de una decena de edificios, en uno de los cuales hay 30 atrapados. El terremoto ocurrió a las 17.

Aumentan a 18 los muertos y 553 los heridos por el terremoto en Turquía

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 00:58:00 +0100

(Actualiza cifra de víctimas y nuevos datos) Ankara, 25 ene (EFE).- Al menos 18 personas murieron y otras 553 resultaron heridas por el seísmo de 6,5 grados de magnitud que sacudió este viernes el sureste de Turquía y causó el derrumbe de una decena de edificios, en uno de los cuales hay 30 atrapados.

EE. UU. Las catástrofes que podrían “matarnos a todos”, entre ellas el volcán de La Palma, según Fox News

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:06:00 +0100

Después de que la Oficina de Meteorología de Australia lanzara ayer una alerta por “tormentas severas” en gran parte de Nueva Gales del Sur, una de las zonas más afectadas por los incendios que han arrasado ya casi 12 millones de hectáreas desde septiembre, además de ocasionar la muerte de casi una....

Alcalde N.York agradece a Trump por firma de declaración de desastre mayor a P.Rico

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 20:35:00 +0100

San Juan, 18 ene (EFE News).- El gobernador de Nueva York, Andrew Cuomo, agradeció hoy al presidente de los EE.UU., Donald Trump, por haber firmado la declaración de desastre mayor para Puerto Rico, por los sismos que han afectado a la isla desde el pasado 28 de diciembre de 2019 y agravado por un terremoto el 7 de enero.

IMF Business School celebra en Madrid un evento social en memoria de los 10 años del terremoto de Haití

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 05:19:00 +0100

MADRID, 17 (EUROPA PRESS) IMF Business School ha celebrado en su nueva sede de Madrid un evento social en memoria de los diez años del terremoto de Haití, que provocó una de las catástrofes humanitarias más graves de la historia, con más de 316.000 personas fallecidas, 350.

Una secuencia de señales precede a la aparición de un volcán submarino

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 05:45:00 +0100

Madrid, 15 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS).- Procesos profundos dentro de la Tierra antes y durante la formación de un nuevo volcán submarino en el Índico han sido asociados a una secuencia de señales procedentes del manto terreste. Es como si los investigadores hubieran descifrado un nuevo tipo de señal del....

Una secuencia de señales precede a la aparición de un volcán submarino

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:22:00 +0100

MADRID, 13 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) - Procesos profundos dentro de la Tierra antes y durante la formación de un nuevo volcán submarino en el Índico han sido asociados a una secuencia de señales procedentes del manto terreste. Es como si los investigadores hubieran descifrado un nuevo tipo de señal del....

Una secuencia de señales precede a la aparición de un volcán submarino

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:58:00 +0100

Puerto Rico bajo un 11 % de posibilidades de nuevos temblores de magnitud 6

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:25:00 +0100

San Juan, 12 ene (EFE News).- Puerto Rico está bajo un 11 % de posibilidades de que vuelvan a repetirse temblores de magnitud 6, tal y como ocurrió los pasados martes y sábado, los peores momentos de los temblores que sacuden a la isla caribeña. José Martínez, ingeniero del Recinto de Mayagüez de la....

Cómo está Haití a 10 años del sismo que causó más de 300 mil muertos

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 15:51:00 +0100

Pasado el temblor, el mundo entero volteó los ojos (y su solidaridad) para la nueva tragedia que azotaba Haití, uno de los países de América con índices más altos de pobreza, mortalidad infantil y hambre. Más de 300.000 muertos fue el saldo del terremoto de hace una década, además de al menos 350.000 heridos.

Miguel Almirón: “No me vuelvo loco por llegar los goles”

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 14:43:00 +0100

Un nuevo sismo, esta vez de 5,9 grados en la escala de Richter, sacudió esta mañana a Puerto Rico, que desde la tarde del viernes registra réplicas de diferente intensidad como consecuencia del terremoto de 6,4 que golpeó la isla el pasado martes y causó una muerte y la evacuación de cerca de 2 mil personas.

3 imágenes icónicas del terremoto de Haití que en 2010 causó más de 300.000 muertes (y cómo está el país 10 años después)

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 11:17:00 +0100

3 imágenes icónicas del terremoto de Haití que en 2010 causó más de 300.000 muertes (y cómo está el país 10 años después)

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 10:50:00 +0100

Nuevo terremoto de 6,6 en Puerto Rico

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 07:24:00 +0100

Se registran otros daños Nuevo terremoto de 6,6 en Puerto Rico. > Red sísmica de Puerto Rico no ha activado ninguna alerta por riesgo de tsunami, pero la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica del territorio estadounidense reportó en Twitter que varios sectores de la isla perdieron el servicio eléctrico debido al movimiento telúrico.

Nuevamente terremoto sacude Puerto Rico San Juan.- Un nuevo sismo de magnitud 6,0 â€‹â€‹sacudió Puerto Rico ayer, causando más daños en la costa sur de la isla, según reportes del Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, Siglas en Inglés). BBC...

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 07:24:00 +0100

Sismo de magnitud Nuevamente terremoto sacude Puerto Rico. > En los últimos días, la isla se ha visto afectada por una serie de sismos que han causado al menos un muerto y graves daños materiales. San Juan.- Un nuevo sismo de magnitud 6,0 â€‹â€‹sacudió Puerto Rico ayer, causando más daños en la....

Tras decenas de réplicas, se registró un nuevo sismo de 5,9 grados en Puerto Rico

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 04:32:00 +0100

Registrado un nuevo seísmo de 5,9 en Puerto Rico sin alerta de tsunami

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 04:17:00 +0100

MADRID, 11 (EUROPA PRESS) Un nuevo seísmo, en esta ocasión de magnitud 5,9, ha sacudido este sábado Puerto Rico sin que de momento se tenga constancia de víctimas, daños materiales o alerta de tsunami. El terremoto, el último de una larga sucesión de desplazamientos, ha sido registrado a las 13.

Un nuevo sismo de 4.6 grados azota a Puerto Rico

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 03:53:00 +0100

continúa este sábado con el registro de un temblor de magnitud 4.6, sentido en parte del territorio caribeño, continuación de una jornada de tensión en la isla por las réplicas que se han sucedido durante el día. La Red Sísmica de Puerto Rico informó a través de su dirección en Internet de que el....

Puerto Rico registra nuevo sismo de magnitud 6.0

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 23:55:00 +0100

Nuevo sismo en Puerto Rico. Autor: Tomado de Internet Publicado: 11/01/2020 | 05:49 pm. SAN JUAN, enero 11. Un sismo de magnitud preliminar de 6.0 se registró en la mañana de este sábado, según la Red Sísmica de Puerto Rico (RSPR), pero no hay aviso de tsunami para el país e Islas Vírgenes de....

Registrado un nuevo seísmo de 5,9 en Puerto Rico sin alerta de tsunami

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:02:00 +0100

Un nuevo seísmo, en esta ocasión de magnitud 5,9, ha sacudido este sábado Puerto Rico sin que de momento se tenga constancia de víctimas, daños materiales o alerta de tsunami. El terremoto, el último de una larga sucesión de desplazamientos, ha sido registrado a las 13.

Agente de GEO salvó la vida a un hombre que intentó suicidarse

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 19:40:00 +0100

Un nuevo terremoto de magnitud 5.9 sacude la costa de Puerto Rico El terremoto del sábado sigue a cientos de terremotos y réplicas en el territorio de los EE.UU. desde el 28 de diciembre, que han causado daños estructurales a miles de edificios y viviendas.

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 19:05:00 +0100

La Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica de Puerto Rico dijo después del terremoto del sábado por la mañana que un poco más del 93% de los usuarios todavía tenían electricidad, y que estaba trabajando para restaurar el servicio a aquellos que no la tenían. El terremoto del sábado sigue a cientos de terremotos y réplicas en el territorio de los EE.

Nuevo sismo de 5.9 sacude Puerto Rico

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 19:04:00 +0100

En esta foto de archivo tomada el 8 de enero de 2020, una bandera puertorriqueña ondea sobre una pila de escombros mientras se retiran los escombros de una carretera principal en Guánica, Puerto Rico, después del terremoto del 7 de enero. Foto AFP SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO.- Un sismo de magnitud 5.

Nuevo sismo vuelve a sacudir Puerto Rico

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 18:51:00 +0100

Nuevo terremoto de magnitud 5,9 en Puerto Rico

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 18:49:00 +0100

Un nuevo terremoto de magnitud 5,9 ocurrido este sábado volvió a sembrar el terror en Puerto Rico, que desde el pasado 28 de diciembre ha sufrido una que han dejado al menos un fallecido y graves daños materiales. El fenómeno ocurrió alrededor de las 8:54 am hora local, a 5,0 kilómetros de....

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Sat, 11 Jan 2020 17:19:00 +0100

Un nuevo terremoto de magnitud 5,9 sacude Puerto Rico tras horas de réplicas

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 16:42:00 +0100

Un seísmo de magnitud preliminar de 5,9 sacudió este sábado Puerto Rico , que desde la tarde del viernes registra réplicas de diferente intensidad tras el terremoto de 6,4 que golpeó la isla el pasado martes y causó un muerto y cerca de 2.000 refugiados y dejó miles de viviendas dañadas.

Puerto Rico.- Registrado un nuevo seísmo de 5,9 en Puerto Rico sin alerta de tsunami

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 16:40:00 +0100

MADRID, 11 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) - Un nuevo seísmo, en esta ocasión de magnitud 5,9, ha sacudido este sábado Puerto Rico sin que de momento se tenga constancia de víctimas, daños materiales o alerta de tsunami. El terremoto, el último de una larga sucesión de desplazamientos, ha sido registrado a las 13.

Reportan nuevo sismo de magnitud 6.0 grados en Puerto Rico

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 16:11:00 +0100

En la mañana de este sábado, un sismo de magnitud preliminar de 6.0 grados se registró en Puerto Rico, según la Red Sísmica (RSPR) de este país. Sin embargo, no hay aviso de tsunami para la nación boricua e Islas Vírgenes, de acuerdo con la misma fuente, en lo que se considera la réplica más fuerte....

Nuevo terremoto golpea Puerto Rico

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 12:39:00 +0100

Un nuevo temblor de magnitud 5.20 se sintió este viernes en todo Puerto Rico provocando inquietud entre la población, que desde el pasado 28 de diciembre sufre los efectos de una intensa actividad sísmica frente a la costa sur del territorio caribeño. La Red Sísmica de Puerto Rico informó a través....

Puertorriqueños se niegan a abandonar refugios tras sismo

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 05:38:00 +0100

GUAYANILLA, Puerto Rico (AP) — Un nuevo barrio ha surgido en esta población del sureste de Puerto Rico dañada por un terremoto: sus habitantes son 300 personas, una docena de agentes de policía y una guacamaya. Gritos de “¡uno!” se alzaban en el aire el viernes por la mañana, cuando niños jugaban....

Crece el nerviosismo en Puerto Rico tras el último temblor de magnitud 5,20

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 05:30:00 +0100

SAN JUAN | La población en Puerto Rico, especialmente en el área suroeste de la isla, sufrió una nueva alteración que hizo crecer el nerviosismo después del último temblor de magnitud 5,20 que se registró hoya las 18:30 hora local (22:30 GMT). Las escenas de pánico entre los residentes de los....

Crece el nerviosismo en Puerto Rico tras el último temblor de magnitud 5,20

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 05:30:00 +0100

Puertorriqueños se niegan a abandonar refugios tras sismo

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 05:15:00 +0100

Un nuevo barrio ha surgido en esta población del sureste de Puerto Rico dañada por un terremoto. Sus habitantes son 300 personas, una docena de agentes de policía y una guacamaya. Gritos de “íuno!” se alzaban en el aire el viernes, cuando niños jugaban a las cartas sobre sus catres mientras hombres....

Crece el nerviosismo en Puerto Rico tras el último temblor de magnitud 5,20

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 05:09:00 +0100

Puerto Rico.- La población en Puerto Rico , especialmente en el área suroeste de la isla, sufrió una nueva alteración que hizo crecer el nerviosismo después del último temblor de magnitud 5,20 que se registró este viernes a las 18-30 hora local (22-30 GMT).

Puertorriqueños se niegan a abandonar refugios tras sismo

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 04:44:00 +0100

Un nuevo barrio ha surgido en esta población del sureste de Puerto Rico dañada por un terremoto. Sus habitantes son 300 personas, una docena de agentes de policía y una guacamaya. Gritos de "uno!" se alzaban en el aire el viernes, cuando niños jugaban a las cartas sobre sus catres mientras hombres....

Crece el nerviosismo en Puerto Rico tras el último temblor de magnitud 5,20

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:49:00 +0100

La población en Puerto Rico, especialmente en el área suroeste de la isla, sufrió una nueva alteración que hizo crecer el nerviosismo después del último temblor de magnitud 5,20 que se registró este viernes a las 18:30 hora local (22:30 GMT). Las escenas de pánico entre los residentes de los....

Crece el nerviosismo en Puerto Rico tras el último temblor de magnitud 5,20

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:43:00 +0100

Crece el nerviosismo en Puerto Rico tras el último temblor de magnitud 5,20

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 01:46:00 +0100

San Juan, 10 ene (EFE).- La población en Puerto Rico, especialmente en el área suroeste de la isla, sufrió una nueva alteración que hizo crecer el nerviosismo después del último temblor de magnitud 5,20 que se registró este viernes a las 18:30 hora local (22:30 GMT).

La dura vida de sobrevivientes a terremoto de Haití del 2010

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 23:10:00 +0100

A Rose-Berline le quedan chicas la prótesis y las muletas. A los 12 años maneja la casa mientras su madre vende artículos para el hogar en la calle. La familia no tiene dinero para operar a la niña, que tiene una protuberancia en el hueso que le impide usar una nueva prótesis.

Terremoto en Puerto Rico: el rompecabezas de placas tectónicas que ubica a la isla en una de las zonas más sísmicas del mundo

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 06:28:00 +0100

AFP Una cadena de sismos ha estado sacudiendo Puerto Rico desde finales de diciembre. Un nuevo desastre natural puso otra vez a Puerto Rico en estado de emergencia. La isla, que fue devastada por el huracán María en 2017, ha sentido otra vez la fuerza de la naturaleza: ahora, una serie de sismos que....

La lección de un terremoto en Albania: los Balcanes no están listos para uno grande

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:23:00 +0100

Sólo un chico adolescente fue sacado con vida. Otros ocho miembros de la familia Lala, entre ellos dos niños pequeños, murieron en el sismo de 6,4 grados de magnitud, en noviembre. Ahmetaj, de 79 años, un ex oficial militar, observó la devastación y sacudió la cabeza.

Senador y congresistas piden el pago de ayudas a Puerto Rico tras huracán y sismo

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 20:15:00 +0100

EL NUEVO DIARIO, NUEVA YORK.- Un senador y cinco congresistas han pedido al secretario de Vivienda de EE.UU, Ben Carson, que emita la orden de pago de 8,300 millones de dólares acordada para Puerto Rico tras el huracán “María”, especialmente tras registrarse ayer un sismo de magnitud 6,4 que ha vuelto a ocasionar daños en la isla.

Senador y congresistas piden el pago de ayudas a P.Rico tras huracán y sismo

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 19:41:00 +0100

Nueva York, 8 ene. (EFE).- Un senador y cinco congresistas han pedido al secretario de Vivienda de EE.UU, Ben Carson, que emita la orden de pago de 8.300 millones de dólares acordada para Puerto Rico tras el huracán 'María', especialmente tras registrarse ayer un sismo de magnitud 6,4 que ha vuelto a ocasionar daños en la isla.

Terremoto en Puerto Rico: el rompecabezas de placas tectónicas que ubica a la isla en una de las zonas más sísmicas del mundo

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:57:00 +0100

Un nuevo desastre natural puso otra vez a Puerto Rico en estado de emergencia. La isla, que fue devastada por el huracán María en 2017, ha sentido otra vez la fuerza de la naturaleza: ahora, una serie de sismos que han estremecido su territorio desde finales de diciembre.

Alertan que es posible terremoto mayor en Puerto Rico (+Video)

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:34:00 +0100

El temblor ocurrió un día después de que otro de magnitud de 5,8 se sintiera en gran parte de la isla, incluyendo la capital, San Juan, según reseña el diario El Nuevo Día, pero científicos advierten que durante las próximas jornadas continuarán las sacudidas.

Entre temblores y tembleques: El apoyo es vital

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:48:00 +0100

En lugar de mirra, oro e incienso, los Tres Reyes Magos nos trajeron el recordatorio de que, para mostrar solidaridad humana, debemos compartir nuestra empatía, sabiduría y sensatez. Entre temblores y el tembleque de sus réplicas intermitentes, distintos sectores en Puerto Rico despidieron y recibieron el año nuevo.

El rompecabezas de placas tectónicas que ubica a Puerto Rico en una de las zonas más sísmicas del mundo

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 04:31:00 +0100

Derechos de autor de la imagen AFP Image caption Una cadena de sismos ha estado sacudiendo Puerto Rico desde finales de diciembre. Un nuevo desastre natural puso otra vez a Puerto Rico en estado de emergencia. La isla, que fue devastada por el huracán María en 2017, ha sentido otra vez la fuerza de....

Por qué hay tantos sismos en Puerto Rico?

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 04:22:00 +0100

Por Adeel Hassan, The New York Times. Los temblores de esta semana en la isla son un recordatorio de que el Caribe es una región telúrica. Puerto Rico ha estado temblando durante más de una semana. Un sismo con una magnitud preliminar de 6,4 sacudió la costa de la isla a las 4:24 a.m.

2 El expresidente y actual candidato a la presidencia por el partido la Fuerza del Pueblo, Leonel Fernández.

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 02:31:00 +0100

El expresidente de la República, Leonel Fernández, envió la noche de este martes un mensaje de apoyo a Puerto Rico, país que se encuentra afectado tras vivir una serie de terremotos en las últimas horas. “Lamentamos profundamente la situación que se vive en Puerto Rico, como consecuencia del nuevo....

Leonel Fernández envía mensaje de solidaridad a Puerto Rico por terremotos

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 02:23:00 +0100

Albania quake exposes scourge of sketchy construction

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:20:00 +0100

Vjollca Mesiti (L), 49, and Meleq Mesiti, 53, rummage through the ruins of their bakery to salvage bread baking pans in Thumane, northwest of the capital Tirana, on January 31, 2020. – A 6,4 magnitude quake shook Albania on November 26, 2019, the most deadly and destructive in four decades, leaving....

Repeated giant earthquakes on the Wairarapa fault, New Zealand, revealed by Lidar-based paleoseismology

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:38:00 +0100

The Mw 7.8 2016 Kaikoura earthquake ruptured the Kekerengu-Needle fault resulting in the loading of its eastern continuation, the Wairarapa fault. Since the most recent earthquake on Wairarapa occurred in 1855 and is one of the strongest continental earthquakes ever observed, it is critical to....

Nation 2 hours ago ‘Spread fake news and be jailed’ The measure to penalize was triggered by a ‘fake news’ spread in Talisay City, Cebu on 4 February.

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 21:48:00 +0100

CEBU PROVINCE — The provincial board here is set to pass an ordinance penalizing those spreading fake news on the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV). Third District Provincial Board Member Atty. John Ismael Borgonia said Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has urged members of the board to certify as urgent the....

House approves $4.7 billion Puerto Rico disaster relief package

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 20:29:00 +0100

(CNN) — The House of Representatives approved on Friday a $4.7 billion disaster relief package for Puerto Rico, an effort to help recovery efforts after a series of earthquakes hit the US territory in recent months. President Donald Trump has threatened to veto the bill, and it is unlikely to advance in the Republican-held Senate.

Albania quake exposes construction dodges

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:58:00 +0100

CECC advises self-caution after Diamond Princess cruise liner visit People who had previously been to several specific locations around Taipei, Keelung City and New Taipei on Jan. 31 that were visited by passengers from the now quarantined ... 02/07/2020 10:25 PM

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:45:00 +0100

Taipei, Feb. 7 (CNA) People who had previously been to several specific locations around Taipei, Keelung City and New Taipei on Jan. 31 that were visited by passengers from the now quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship, are advised to take precautionary measures amid concerns that some of the....

Albania quake exposes scourge of sketchy construction

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:22:00 +0100

Vjollca Mesiti rummages through the ruins of her bakery to salvage items in Thumane, one of the hardest hit areas by the most destructive quake in four decades. Thumanë, Albania | AFP | When a powerful earthquake struck Albania more than two months ago, buildings collapsed like houses of cards atop sleeping families.

Deformation of Zealandia, Earth's Hidden continent, linked to forging of the Ring of Fire

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:45:00 +0100

Since the 1970s the prevailing scientific wisdom has been that Zealandia's unusually low profile is due to the thinning of its crust as it separated from Gondwana, the ancient supercontinent that included Antarctica and Australia, around 85 million years ago.

Frank Press, MIT geophysicist and U.S. science adviser, dies at 95

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:13:00 +0100

Press, an MIT Corporation life member emeritus, was the chair of the MIT Department of Geology and Geophysics (renamed in 1969 as the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, and currently the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, or EAPS) from 1965 to 1977 and later returned....

A New Eruption Might Be in the Works in Southern Iceland

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:39:00 +0100

It has been a while since an eruption in Iceland. For the small volcanic nation in the middle of the North Atlantic, that means something very different than most countries. It has been almost 5 years (gasp!) since that last Icelandic eruption (hint: that's not long).

Volunteers offer help to Puerto Ricans pychologically rattled by earthquakes

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 12:32:00 +0100

Two Long Island-based mental health clinicians are members of a team of dozens of professionals from New York who traveled to Puerto Rico to help that island’s residents cope with mental stress as damaging to their health as the massive earthquake that struck the territory a month ago.

Mexico City residents displaced by earthquake finally home

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 01:10:00 +0100

MEXICO CITY -- After more than two years of protests, including campouts, dozens of families displaced by the 2017 earthquake in Mexico City have a new home: a five-story building that stands where their former apartments pancaked, killing nine people.

Mexico City residents displaced by earthquake finally home

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 01:21:00 +0100

Purchase: Order Reprint MEXICO CITY — After more than two years of protests, including campouts, dozens of families displaced by the 2017 earthquake in Mexico City have a new home: a five-story building that stands where their former apartments pancaked, killing nine people.

Mexico City residents displaced by earthquake finally home

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 01:29:00 +0100

MEXICO CITY - After more than two years of protests, including campouts, dozens of families displaced by the 2017 earthquake in Mexico City have a new home: a five-story building that stands where their former apartments pancaked, killing nine people. The new structure is “a historic emblem of....

Mexico City residents displaced by earthquake finally home

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 01:49:00 +0100

MEXICO CITY After more than two years of protests, including campouts, dozens of families displaced by the 2017 earthquake in Mexico City have a new home: a five-story building that stands where their former apartments pancaked, killing nine people. The new structure is “a historic emblem of....

Mexico City residents displaced by earthquake finally home

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 01:48:00 +0100

MEXICO CITY (AP) After more than two years of protests, including campouts, dozens of families displaced by the 2017 earthquake in Mexico City have a new home: a five-story building that stands where their former apartments pancaked, killing nine people.

Mexico City residents displaced by earthquake finally home

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 01:43:00 +0100

MEXICO CITY (AP) — After more than two years of protests, including campouts, dozens of families displaced by the 2017 earthquake in Mexico City have a new home: a five-story building that stands where their former apartments pancaked, killing nine people.

Mexico City residents displaced by earthquake finally home

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 02:09:00 +0100

Mexico City residents displaced by earthquake finally home

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 02:05:00 +0100

Mexico City residents displaced by earthquake finally home

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 03:10:00 +0100

Mexico City residents displaced by earthquake finally home

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 04:33:00 +0100

Mexico City residents displaced by earthquake finally home

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 04:26:00 +0100

An aerial view of the Multifamiliar Tlalpan in Mexico City, Saturday, Feb 8, 2020. Before the 2017 earthquake, which killed more than 200 people in the capital, the complex was home to 500 families. The residents have trickled back since November as workers finished on one building and then another.

Mexico City residents displaced by earthquake finally home

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 04:57:00 +0100

Dans la salle de crise de la Commission européenne, à l’heure du Coronavirus

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 05:02:00 +0100

What will trigger the next Alpine Fault earthquake?

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 05:20:00 +0100

Scientists have revealed new insights into what's piling pressure on New Zealand's big-risk Alpine Fault – and whether the past decade's quakes have added to its squeeze. The monster fault, which runs up the western side of the South Island between Milford Sound and Marlborough, poses one of the....

Valuable metals go to waste in a tsunami of discarded electronics

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 01:19:00 +0100

More than a million electrical items are being incinerated or sent to landfill each week, according to new figures, creating a “tsunami of electronic waste”. Only a third of small electrical items are collected for recycling , official waste industry data reveals.

Valuable metals go to waste in a tsunami of discarded electronics

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 01:12:00 +0100

Some retirees flocking to Arizona now homeless because of rising rents: ‘Not as affordable as used to be’

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 21:50:00 +0100

PHOENIX -- Some are calling it a 'silver tsunami.’ Hundreds of retirees who flocked to Arizona for its warm weather and affordable housing are finding that houses are not so cheap after all -- and many are being left out in the street. County officials said a staggering number of retirees drawn to....

After Disasters, Puerto Ricans Are Left With $1.6 Billion in Unpaid Insurance Claims

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:34:00 +0100

The municipal mechanic shop in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, which was damaged by Hurricane Maria and has yet to be repaired. (Erika P. Rodriguez/The New York Times) When the ground shakes in Puerto Rico and it is time to head for higher ground, the people in the northwestern....

After Disasters, Puerto Ricans Are Left With $1.6 Billion in Unpaid Insurance Claims

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:55:00 +0100

When the ground shakes in Puerto Rico and it is time to head for higher ground, the people in the northwestern coastal city of Aguadilla find out the old way: the shrill of whistles. Aguadilla is one of two dozen cities on the island that do not have emergency alert sirens, even as hundreds of earthquakes have rattled Puerto Rico for weeks.

After Disasters, Puerto Ricans Are Left With $1.6 Billion in Unpaid Insurance Claims

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:56:00 +0100

Samsung Galaxy S20 revela todo: se filtran sus fundas protectoras

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:10:00 +0100

Alguien debería detener la avalancha con el Samsung Galaxy S20. Durante las últimas horas hemos visto un auténtico maremoto de filtraciones en donde incluso ya conocemos fotografías reales de los terminales de esta nueva generación. Con esos niveles de exposición lo único que hacía falta por conocer sobre esta gama eran los accesorios.

Firefighter to fly to Australia to help with rebuild after wildfires

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:45:00 +0100

A WINCHESTER firefighter will fly to Australia to provide humanitarian aid after wildfires have ravaged the country. Steve Watters, from Winchester Station, will join 40 other firefighters deploying to Canberra where a state of emergency has recently been declared.

Des nuées de criquets dévastent sur la Corne de l’Afrique

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:01:00 +0100

Les images sont impressionnantes. Des nuages de criquets pèlerins qui obscurcissent le ciel sur des milliers de kilomètres au point de contraindre parfois des avions à dévier de leur itinéraire. L’Éthiopie, le Kenya et la Somalie font face à une invasion sans précédent. Du jamais-vu.

Des nuées de criquets affamés fondent sur la Corne de l’Afrique et assèchent tout sur leur passage

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 19:37:00 +0100

New tsunami warning system for South Pacific

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:32:00 +0100

Tsunami detection times in the south-west Pacific could soon drop from hours to minutes because of a new underwater early warning system that is being installed in the region. Pacific Mornings spoke with Bill Fry a Seismologist Tectonophysicist with New Zealand's science agency GNS.

10 coronavirus cases found from cruise ship quarantined in Japan

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 03:33:00 +0100

Ten people from a cruise ship quarantined off Japan have tested positive for the novel coronavirus that has sickened more than 20,000 people in China and caused more than 420 deaths, officials said. Japan's health minister, Katsunobu Kato, said Wednesday local time that those 10 people from the....

Nuevo sismo de magnitud 5,0 sacude a Puerto Rico

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 21:17:00 +0100

San Juan 4 feb (Prensa Latina) Un nuevo sismo de magnitud 5,0 sacudió hoy la costa suroeste de Puerto Rico, con profundidad de siete kilómetros y sin reportes de víctimas, daños significativos ni alerta de tsunami. Las autoridades locales confirmaron que el temblor tuvo su epicentro 15 kilómetros al sur de Guánica.

2:10 Nuevo sismo de magnitud 5,0 sacude a Puerto Rico

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:15:00 +0100

4 de febrero de 2020, 14:10 San Juan 4 feb (Prensa Latina) Un nuevo sismo de magnitud 5,0 sacudió hoy la costa suroeste de Puerto Rico, con profundidad de siete kilómetros y sin reportes de víctimas, daños significativos ni alerta de tsunami. Las autoridades locales confirmaron que el temblor tuvo su epicentro 15 kilómetros al sur de Guánica.

Firefighter flying to Australia to provide humanitarian aid as state of emergency declared

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:52:00 +0100

El asteroide que extinguió a los dinosaurios fue bueno para las bacterias

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:25:00 +0100

Sin embargo, incluso en la zona del impacto, la vida se las arregló para regresar, y rápidamente. Nuevos hallazgos publicados la semana pasada en la revista Geology revelaron que la cianobacteria —el alga verdeazulada responsable de proliferaciones tóxicas dañinas— se movió al interior del cráter....

El dato que desconocíamos del asteroide que extinguió a los dinosaurios

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 13:04:00 +0100

Nuevos hallazgos publicados la semana pasada en la revista Geology revelaron que la cianobacteria —el alga verdeazulada responsable de proliferaciones tóxicas dañinas— se movió al interior del cráter unos años después del impacto (en términos biológicos sucedió en un abrir y cerrar de ojos).

New tsunami buoys to dramatically improve warning times

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:31:00 +0100

Wellington, NEW ZEALAND — Tsunami detection times in the south-west Pacific are soon to drop from hours to minutes. That's because of a new underwater early warning system being installed in the region. A research seismologist from New Zealand's science agency GNS, Bill Fry, said the current system....

Tsunami regulatorio: el número de normas en vigor se multiplica por cuatro

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 07:29:00 +0100

Las regiones generan el 72% de las nuevas normas, mientras que hace cuarenta años solo eran responsables del 15%. La regulación asfixia el crecimiento de las empresas españolas | Archivo. Las empresas españolas lidian con un auténtico tsunami regulatorio .

New tsunami buoys to dramatically improve warning times

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:17:00 +0100

That's because of a new underwater early warning system being installed in the region. A research seismologist from New Zealand's science agency GNS, Bill Fry, said the current system could take a couple of hours to detect a tsunami in the region. However, he said the 14 new 'Deep-ocean Assessment....

Responsible refugee agencies could be 'certified'

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:38:00 +0100

Looking through evaluations published in 2005 and 2006, it is clear that humanitarians still acknowledge a significant 'accountability deficit.' International NGOs took on fresh criticism for their performances in response to the Asian tsunami, despite efforts to address long-standing weaknesses.

'We Can't Deal With This Tsunami.' As the Coronavirus Spreads, Hong Kong Medical Workers Feel the Pressure

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:36:00 +0100

Benjamin So was mid-way through a 36-hour shift at a Hong Kong hospital when an elderly couple from Wuhan, China was wheeled into the isolation ward at 3 a.m. After the nurse took their vitals and nasal samples to test for the novel coronavirus, he got to work.

'We Can't Deal With This Tsunami.' As the Coronavirus Spreads, Hong Kong Medical Workers Feel the Pressure

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 19:36:00 +0100

Un tsunami llamado Genaro García Luna Estados Unidos parece tener claro qué hará con el ex secretario de Seguridad Pública de México. En cambio, el gobierno de AMLO aún no define cómo abordar el tema, dice Anabel Hernández en su columna para DW.

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:31:00 +0100

El caso del ex secretario de Seguridad Pública Federal de México, Genaro García Luna, acusado en una corte federal de New York por narcotráfico y falsedad de declaraciones, amenaza con convertirse en un tsunami para sus cómplices dentro y fuera de México.

Shaken Caribbean tiptoes back to normal after shock of major quake

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 04:55:00 +0100

Shaken Caribbean tiptoes back to normal after shock of major quake

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 22:23:00 +0100

KINGSTON/MIAMI (Reuters) - Shaken Caribbean residents and tourists said on Wednesday that life was returning to normal after a powerful earthquake struck the region and rattled nerves but spared the area from serious damage to property or loss of life. The magnitude 7.

Earthquakes today: Jamaica, Papua New Guinea and Greece hit by huge quakes

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 22:02:00 +0100

One area still reeling from a huge earthquake is Turkey which on Friday, January 24 was hit by a magnitude-6.7 quake. This killed at least 38 people and injured more than 1,600 when it hit 21 miles from Elazig. Buildings crumbled into rubble, leaving thousands homeless with 45 survivors pulled from the debris in the days since.

Full Article: Shaken Caribbean tiptoes back to normal after shock of major quake

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:57:00 +0100

By Kate Chappell and Zachary Fagenson. KINGSTON/MIAMI (Reuters) - Shaken Caribbean residents and tourists said on Wednesday that life was returning to normal after a powerful earthquake struck the region and rattled nerves but spared the area from serious damage to property or loss of life. The magnitude 7.

Shaken Caribbean tiptoes back to normal after shock of major quake

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:33:00 +0100

By Kate Chappell and Zachary Fagenson. KINGSTON/MIAMI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Shaken Caribbean residents and tourists said on Wednesday that life was returning to normal after a powerful earthquake struck the region and rattled nerves but spared the area from serious damage to property or loss of life. The magnitude 7.

Tremors felt

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:27:00 +0100

Government offices closed early and some businesses were evacuated yesterday after some people on the northeast coast of New Providence reported feeling tremors from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that took place in the Caribbean Sea. “At 2:10 p.m. there was an earthquake that occurred just to south of....

Major quake hits Caribbean, triggering evacuations

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:20:00 +0100

A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck, on Tuesday, in the Caribbean between Jamaica and Cuba, triggering a brief tsunami alert and sending hundreds of people pouring onto the streets of Havana. The tremors were felt as far as the US mainland, where police in Miami evacuated some buildings as a precaution.

Solomon Islands travel advice

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:07:00 +0100

There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus in China and elsewhere in the region. See Health All travellers, with effect from 28 December 2019, will be required to complete a Travellers Health Declaration Card on arrival. You may also be required to provide proof of vaccination against measles if travelling from some countries.

The other wonder gas

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:19:00 +0100

Three years after an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear shutdown hammered Japan’s energy supply, the country is taking steps to produce an entirely new domestic fuel from deep beneath the sea: “fire ice”, a frozen form of combustible methane. The estimated reserves are so enormous that they could meet Japan’s energy needs for the next century.

NEMA monitoring major earthquake in Jamaica for possible threat to The Bahamas

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:28:00 +0100

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) advised that a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred 83 miles northwest of Montego Bay, Jamaica at approximately 2:10pm on, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the depth of 6 miles which was felt in New Providence around 2:15pm.

7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Jamaica and Cuba: tsunami risk

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 23:16:00 +0100

PICTURED: Aftermath of massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake in the Caribbean that triggered a tsunami warning off the coasts of Cuba and Jamaica as buildings in Miami were evacuated and 'sewage' spilled into the streets in the Cayman Islands The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck at 2.

Fotos y videos del terremoto de 7.7 que sacudió Jamaica y Cuba

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:23:00 +0100

En redes sociales fueron difundidos videos y fotografías del momento del sismo que golpeó Jamaica y Cuba; se sintió en Cancún, Quintana Roo 28/01/2020 14:12 Reuters / Foto: Captura de pantalla. RECIBE TODA LA INFORMACIÓN EN TU CORREO Correo electrónico Enviar Al hacer click en enviar quedaras....

Coastal Uplift in New Zealand

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:43:00 +0100

January 28, 2020 – Earthquakes along a complex series of faults in the upper plate of New Zealand’s northern Hikurangi Subduction Margin were responsible for coastal uplift in the region, according to a new evaluation of local marine terraces. The findings, reported in the Bulletin of the....

Upper-plate earthquakes caused uplift along New Zealand's Northern Hikurangi Margin

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:39:00 +0100

The findings, reported in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America , could shape new evaluations of seismic hazard in New Zealand. They suggest that earthquakes rupturing multiple faults may contribute more than subduction earthquakes to damaging uplift in the area.

Upper-plate earthquakes caused uplift along New Zealand's Northern Hikurangi Margin

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:04:00 +0100

Credit: GNS Science. Earthquakes along a complex series of faults in the upper plate of New Zealand's northern Hikurangi Subduction Margin were responsible for coastal uplift in the region, according to a new evaluation of local marine terraces. The findings, reported in the Bulletin of the....

Seismic Biomarkers in Japan Trench Fault Zone Reveal History of Large Earthquakes

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 16:06:00 +0100

Researchers found multiple faults with evidence of more than 10 meters of slip during past large earthquakes in the region hit by the 2011 Tohoku-Oki earthquake and tsunami. In the aftermath of the devastating Tohoku-Oki earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan in March 2011, seismologists were....

New fault system north of Gisborne sheds light on East Coast tsunami risk

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 06:28:00 +0100

Scientists have shed more light on a newly identified fault system north of Gisborne – with implications for the region's risk from earthquakes and tsunami. A new study, led by Dr Nicola Litchfield of GNS Science, suggests that distinctive marine terraces were caused by earthquakes on multiple offshore upper-plate faults.

Research predicts short warning time for tsunamis from newly found fault system

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 06:08:00 +0100

A newly identified complex fault system north of Gisborne may shed new light on the risks of earthquakes and tsunami in the region, according to new research led by GNS Science. The findings, reported in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America , suggest that distinctive marine terraces....

HBO Real Sports adds tasteful retrospective on the life and career of Kobe Bryant to Season 26 premiere

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 22:57:00 +0100

The news of Kobe Bryant’s untimely death, and that of his eldest daughter Gianna and seven others aboard a Sikorsky helicopter in Calabasas on Sunday has been a sobering shock to so many who loved and admired the basketball star. And despite some controversial news about an MSNBC reporter flubbing....

6.3 magnitude quake strikes off the coast of Solomon Islands

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:17:00 +0100

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off of the South Pacific island nation of the Solomon Islands on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake struck 105 kilometers (65 miles) northwest of the town of Kirakira, which is located on the coast of the island of Makira.

6.3 magnitude quake strikes off the coast of Solomon Islands

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:09:00 +0100

Missoula, MT (59801) Today. Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High near 40F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight. Partly cloudy skies during the evening will give way to cloudy skies overnight. Low 28F. Winds light and variable. Updated: January 27, 2020 @ 2:57 am; WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A magnitude 6.

Why Does the U.S. Spend So Much on Defense?

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 14:34:00 +0100

It is common in nearly every election cycle for at least one candidate to claim that the United States spends too much on defense. Elizabeth Warren said it last year in a , Bernie Sanders in a , and we are likely to hear it again as the general election approaches.

'Monumental undertaking': Meal delivery for seniors faces large volunteer shortage

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 05:13:00 +0100

In her mobile home in Warrenville, Florence George waits every weekday for a knock on her door. That's when Bill Joos, a volunteer with Aiken Senior Life Services, arrives to deliver a hot meal for the day. George is one of Aiken County's many homebound seniors who is unable to travel to a grocery store for food supplies or cook meals.

Central New Zealand shaken by 5.4 earthquake

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 05:07:00 +0100

The "moderate" intensity jolt, 50 kilometres north-west of Paraparaumu, had a magnitude of 5.4 and was 64 kilometres deep. As at 1.12am, GeoNet received 26,500 felt reports from Christchurch to Auckland, making it the new record holder. The previous record was for the 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake with 15,840 felt reports.

Reportan sismo de magnitud 5.0 en Puerto Rico

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 04:55:00 +0100

La red sísmica de Puerto Rico reportó un nuevo sismo con una magnitud preliminar de 5.0. a las 4:20 de la tarde de hoy. No hay Aviso, Advertencia o Vigilancia de tsunami para Puerto Rico e Islas Vírgenes. Hasta ayer, la Red Sísmica había registrado y procesado 2,523 sismos dentro de nuestra área de....

Old siren system disabled after fault triggers alarm on Waikato and Bay or Plenty coasts

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 23:59:00 +0100

A siren that sent some Bay of Plenty residents fleeing for higher ground was due to a "forgotten" system, that has now been disabled. The sirens were activated on January 19 about 9.15pm, particularly around Waikato and Bay of Plenty and were a false alarm. While there was no actual threat, many people took the sirens to be a tsunami warning.

Late-night Paraparaumu quake breaks GeoNet record 06:11 AM

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 19:05:00 +0100

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake that hit just before midnight on Saturday was "something I've never experienced before", according to one person who felt it. The shake, felt widely across the lower North Island and top of the South Island, was 64km deep and hit 50km northwest of Paraparaumu.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits off Vancouver Island where Harry and Meghan are living

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 06:03:00 +0100

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake has hit Vancouver Island where Meghan Markle and have been staying. The earthquake was detected off the west coast of the Canadian island at around 1.30pm on Friday, but no damages have been reported, according to Earthquakes Canada. The US National Tsunami Warning Centre said no tsunami is expected to hit the island.

Papua New Guinea: Earthquake of 6.2 felt in west of country

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 07:51:00 +0100

. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was felt in Papua New Guinea.

Papúa Nueva Guinea: terremoto de 6.2 grados sacude Kokopo en Nueva Bretaña

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 08:15:00 +0100

Papúa Nueva Guinea: terremoto de 6.2 grados sacude Kokopo en Nueva Bretaña La Marina de Guerra del Perú descartó alerta de Tsunami sobre el litoral peruano. Papúa Nueva Guinea queda al norte de Australia. Según informó el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos o USGS por sus siglas en inglés, se registró un movimiento telúrico de 6.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Papua New Guinea: USGS

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 08:29:00 +0100

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 has struck 122 km (75 miles) south of Kokopo in Papua New Guinea(HT File Photo (Representative Image)) An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 has struck 122 km (75 miles) south of Kokopo in Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said on Sunday. The quake was at a depth of about 31.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 sacude el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 08:42:00 +0100

Sídney (Australia), 9 ene (EFE).- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 sacudió este domingo la isla de Nueva Bretaña, en el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea, sin que se haya informado en los primeros momentos de víctimas o declarado alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra....

earthquake lead

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 08:57:00 +0100

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea Sydney, Feb 9, 2020 (AFP) - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit just after 4pm local time (0600GMT)....

PAPÚA TERREMOTO - Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 sacude el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 09:19:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 sacudió este domingo la isla de Nueva Bretaña, en el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea, sin que se haya informado en los primeros momentos de víctimas o declarado alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en el mundo,....

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 09:15:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea today. — Reuters pic. SYDNEY, Feb 9 — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea today, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage.

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 09:22:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit just after 4 p.m. local time (0600GMT) at a depth of 31 kilometres (19 miles) some 122 kilometres (75 miles)....

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 09:31:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 sacude el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 09:37:00 +0100

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 09:43:00 +0100

SYDNEY, Australia - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit just after 4 p.m. local time (2 p.m. in Manila) at a depth of 31 kilometers (19 miles) some....

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 09:43:00 +0100

SYDNEY (AFP) - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday (Feb 9), the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit just after 4pm local time at a depth of 31km, some 122km south of Kokopo, the....

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes south of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 09:56:00 +0100

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 has struck 122 km (75 miles) south of Kokopo in Papua New Guinea, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said on Sunday. The quake was at a depth of about 31.3 km, according to the USGS. We use cookies limited for the aims specified in the data policy and in accordance with the legislation.

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea, no tsunami warning issued

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:18:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was immediately issued. The quake hit just after 4pm local time (0600GMT) at a depth of 31 kilometres (19 miles) some 122 kilometres (75 miles) south of Kokopo, the capital of PNG's East New Britain province, the USGS said.

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:16:00 +0100

SYDNEY: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit just after 4pm local time (0600GMT) at a depth of 31 kilometres (19 miles) some 122 kilometres (75....

6.2 magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:13:00 +0100

. ANI | Updated: Feb 09, 2020 12:46 IST. Port Moresby [ Papua New Guinea ], Feb 09 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on Richter scale struck on Sunday morning. According to the ), the earthquake hit at the depth of 31 km at around 4:29 UTC. No aftershocks have been recorded and there has been no tsunami warning issued by authorities.

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 sacude el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:33:00 +0100

Internacional. MOVIMIENTO SÍSMICO Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 sacude el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea. AGENCIAS | REDACCIÓN. No se ha informado en los primeros momentos de víctimas o declarado alerta de tsunami. Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 ha sacudido este domingo la isla de Nueva Bretaña , en el....

6.2-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:40:00 +0100

Papua New Guinea is susceptible to earthquakes as it sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is a hotspot for seismic activity due to friction between tectonic plates. – EPA pic, February 9, 2020. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea today, the US Geological Survey said, but no....

Séisme de 6,2 au large de la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 11:01:00 +0100

Un séisme de magnitude 6,2 s'est produit dimanche au large de la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée sans toutefois déclencher d'alerte au tsunami, selon l'institut américain de géologie United States Geological Survey (USGS). Le tremblement de terre a eu lieu à 122 kilomètres au sud de Kokopo, la capitale....

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:57:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit just after 4pm local time (0600GMT) at a depth of 31 kilometres (19 miles) some 122 kilometres (75 miles) south....

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:57:00 +0100

6.2 magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:57:00 +0100

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on Richter scale struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday morning. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake hit at the depth of 31 km at around 4:29 UTC. No aftershocks have been recorded and there has been no tsunami warning issued by authorities.

Séisme de 6,2 au large de la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 11:22:00 +0100

Terremoto de 6.2 sacude el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 13:35:00 +0100

SÍDNEY.- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 sacudió este domingo la isla de Nueva Bretaña, en el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea, sin que se haya informado en los primeros momentos de víctimas o declarado alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad sísmica en el....

COLUMN: Are Colorado Conservatives ready for the tsunami?

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 13:56:00 +0100

Last year we witnessed the most progressive legislative session in Colorado History. If tradition is any predictor, this legislative session should be a much milder affair. Election year sessions tend to be less controversial. Legislators don’t want to overstep and risk looking extreme going into their reelection.

Deformation of Zealandia, Earth's Hidden continent, linked to forging of the Ring of Fire

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 14:47:00 +0100

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea coast

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 15:32:00 +0100

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 was recorded on Sunday off the coast of Papua New Guinea in the Solomon Sea, TASS reported referring to the the US Geological Survey. The epicenter was located 122 km south of the city of Kokopo with a population of over 26 thousand people. The focus lay at a depth of 31.

Se registra un sismo de magnitud 6.2 en Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:07:00 +0100

PUERTO MORESBY, Papúa Nueva Guinea.- El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos USGS ), reportó que se registró este domingo un sismo de magniud 6.2 grados que sacudió Papúa Nueva Guinea , en el suroeste del Pacífico. Hasta el momento, las autoridades locales no han informado de víctimas o daños....

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:26:00 +0100

The quake hit just after 4pm local time (0600GMT) at a depth of 31 kilometres (19 miles) some 122 kilometres (75 miles) south of Kokopo, the capital of PNG's East New Britain province, the USGS said. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but no....

Terremoto de 6.2 sacude el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 17:16:00 +0100

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 sacudió este domingo la isla de Nueva Bretaña, en el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea, sin que se haya informado en los primeros momentos de víctimas o declarado alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS) , que registra la actividad sísmica en el mundo,....

Terremoto magnitud 6,2 sacude el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 18:24:00 +0100

Sídney, Australia .- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,2 sacudió este domingo la isla de Nueva Bretaña, en el este de Papúa Nueva Guinea, sin que se haya informado en los primeros momentos de víctimas o declarado alerta de tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad....

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:14:00 +0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea yesterday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit just after 4pm local time (0600GMT) at a depth of 31 kilometres (19 miles) some 122 kilometres (75 miles) south....

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:48:00 +0100

SYDNEY -A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit just after 4pm local time (0600GMT) at a depth of 31 kilometres (19 miles) some 122 kilometres (75....

Water, Vol. 12, Pages 464: Glacial Lake Inventory and Lake Outburst Flood/Debris Flow Hazard Assessment after the Gorkha Earthquake in the Bhote Koshi Basin

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:12:00 +0100

Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) evolve into debris flows by erosion and sediment entrainment while propagating down a valley, which highly increases peak discharge and volume and causes destructive damage downstream. This study focuses on GLOF hazard assessment in the Bhote Koshi Basin (BKB),....

Allemagne : la succession de Merkel chamboulée par le retrait d'AKK

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:03:00 +0100

Voilà donc un plan soigneusement préparé qui tombe à l'eau : Angela Merkel, qui gouverne déjà depuis 2005 et n'a pas l'intention de briguer un nouveau mandat à la tête de l'Allemagne, avait décidé que, le moment venu, elle passerait le flambeau à Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, dite AKK.

Opciones para construcciones informales

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:33:00 +0100

El pasado año, el Código de Seguros de Puerto Rico fue enmendado para buscar mayores protecciones a los asegurados, entre las que están incluidas las protecciones por terremoto. Entre las enmiendas resalta una nueva cubierta de micro seguro a bajo costo con beneficios definidos, el cual podría....

One minute reads around the Caribbean

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:04:00 +0100

Earthquake felt in Haiti. PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter scale was recorded to the west of Haiti last Saturday. The Bureau of Mines and Energy says the epicentre was located 20 kilometres west of Port-au-Prince, between the commune of Léogâne and Carrefour and 5.

SECOUSSE Un séisme de magnitude 6,2 survient au large de la Papouasie La région étant peu peuplée et les bâtiments souples, le tremblement de terre n’a fait ni blessés ni dégâts matériels

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:21:00 +0100

Un graphique des secousses enregistrées lors d'un séisme. (Illustration) — HARTMANN CHRISTIAN/SIPA. Un séisme de magnitude 6,2 s’est produit ce dimanche au large de la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée . Le tremblement de terre n’a pas déclenché d’alerte au tsunami, précise l’institut américain de géologie United States Geological Survey (USGS).

EU official: Fast response to Albania quake raises support

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:07:00 +0100

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A fast response by the European Union to the earthquake in Albania that killed 51 people has increased the bloc’s popularity among the tiny Western Balkan country’s population, according to an EU official. A survey published Monday on the Albanian public perception of the EU....

EU official: Fast response to Albania quake raises support

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:02:00 +0100

TIRANA, Albania - A fast response by the European Union to the earthquake in Albania that killed 51 people has increased the bloc’s popularity among the tiny Western Balkan country’s population, according to an EU official. A survey published Monday on the Albanian public perception of the EU showed....

EU official: Fast response to Albania quake raises support

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:20:00 +0100

TIRANA, Albania -- A fast response by the European Union to the earthquake in Albania that killed 51 people has increased the bloc’s popularity among the tiny Western Balkan country’s population, according to an EU official. A survey published Monday on the Albanian public perception of the EU....

EU official: Fast response to Albania quake raises support

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:17:00 +0100

EU official: Fast response to Albania quake raises support

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:30:00 +0100

TIRANA, Albania — (AP) — A fast response by the European Union to the earthquake in Albania that killed 51 people has increased the bloc’s popularity among the tiny Western Balkan country’s population, according to an EU official. A survey published Monday on the Albanian public perception of the....

EU official: Fast response to Albania quake raises support

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:27:00 +0100

Purchase: Order Reprint TIRANA, Albania — A fast response by the European Union to the earthquake in Albania that killed 51 people has increased the bloc's popularity among the tiny Western Balkan country's population, according to an EU official. A survey published Monday on the Albanian public....

Details of major reform to health-care system expected within days

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:46:00 +0100

A major reform to the New Brunswick health care system will be announced in the coming days. The Vitalité Health Network confirmed Monday that it plans to unveil changes soon, with its "partners," designed to address the growing challenge of finding enough medical staff.

EU official: Fast response to Albania quake raises support

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:08:00 +0100

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A fast response by the European Union to the earthquake in Albania that killed 51 people has increased the bloc’s popularity among the tiny Western Balkan country’s population, according to an EU official. The 6.3-magnitude earthquake on Nov. 26 also left 17,000 others homeless and caused $1.

New Research Reveals Violent Birth of Continent Zealandia

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:04:00 +0100

— Earth’s seventh continent — experienced dramatic elevation changes between about 50 million and 35 million years ago, according to a new analysis of samples collected during the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Expedition 371 in 2017; this topographic upheaval may have been due to a....

EU official: Fast response to Albania quake raises support

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:09:00 +0100

TIRANA, Albania A fast response by the European Union to the earthquake in Albania that killed 51 people has increased the bloc’s popularity among the tiny Western Balkan country’s population, according to an EU official. A survey published Monday on the Albanian public perception of the EU showed....

EU official: Fast response to Albania quake raises support

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:06:00 +0100

PRESIDENT TRUMP’S BUDGET PROPOSES $12.8 BILLION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PROGRAMS IN FY 2021 – INVESTS $1B FOR A STRONGER INTERIOR WILDLAND FIRE PROGRAM

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:06:00 +0100

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Are Colorado conservatives ready for the tsunami? | Column

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 23:05:00 +0100

Last year we witnessed the most progressive legislative session in Colorado history. If tradition is any predictor, this legislative session should be a much milder affair. Election year sessions tend to be less controversial. Legislators don’t want to overstep and risk looking extreme going into their reelection.

Capital would struggle for enough water to fight fires after earthquake - report 6 minutes ago

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:59:00 +0100

Regional manager of Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO), Jeremy Holmes, said the Kaikoura earthquake was a timely reminder for Wellington "that we are not as prepared as we need to be". GNS rates the risk of the Wellington fault rupturing to produce a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in the next century at about 10 percent.

New emergency preparedness program and website ensures Stanford community is CardinalReady

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 04:30:00 +0100

, a new program created by Environmental Health & Safety ( EH&S ), focuses on emergency preparedness and is designed for students, faculty, staff and parents, as well as the Department Operations Center coordinators responsible for overseeing Stanford’s response. Initially, the program features a website with wide-ranging information.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 05:16:00 +0100

SYDNEY, Australia – A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday, February 9, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit just after 4 pm local time (0600 GMT or 2 pm Philippine time) at a depth of 31....

Review recommends Christchurch earthquake recovery laws scrapped

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 06:13:00 +0100

"I have long thought ... we needed to have a very clear and signalled pathway back to local leadership. "It's time for us to get back to being like other cities in other places in New Zealand." One of Woods' aims was to be the last Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister the city needed.