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On Friday, two Odisha villages will be first in the country to get Tsunami-Ready certificate

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0200

More than 15 years after one of the devastating Tsunamis of history killed over 10,000 people in southern India, two coastal villages of Odisha would be declared ‘Tsunami-Ready’, the first in India as well as the Indian ocean region. Officials of Odisha State Disaster Management Authority, the state....

World: Natural Disasters 2019

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 15:36:00 +0200

Executive Summary. In 2019, 396 natural disasters were recorded in EM-DAT with 11,755 deaths, 95 million people affected and 103 billion US$1 in economic losses across the world. The burden was not shared equally as Asia suffered the highest impact and accounted for 40% of disaster events, 45% of deaths and 74% of the total affected.

Small earthquake shakes Barellan near midnight

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 03:04:00 +0200

A 2.5-magnitude earthquake sent tremors through the town of Barellan near midnight yesterday. The quake was recorded about 11.30pm on Tuesday with a depth of 10 kilometres. Senior seismologist at Geoscience Australia Hadi Ghasemi said it was a very small earthquake, but could still be felt by residents close to the epicentre.

Australian killed in Beirut explosion

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:57:00 +0200

The death toll from the blast currently stands at 72, and is set to rise sharply in the coming hours. Thousands have been injured. tore down buildings, flattened houses, ripped balconies from apartments, tossed cars from the nearby motorway and sent a huge plume of smoke billowing across the city.

Australian killed in Beirut explosion

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200

“There are normally around 20,000 Australians there at any time. We couldn’t say, because of COVID-19 restrictions, how many returned,” said the Prime Minister. “It is very distressing, and I can confirm there has been one Australian that has been killed, which is terribly devastating.

Melbourne earthquakes: 1.8 magnitude tremor near Emerald, th...

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 07:18:00 +0200

The small quake was felt by at least 50 people just before 3am around Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges and comes after a 2.5 magnitude tremor struck near Pakenham on July 29. That earthquake happened just after 7pm and was felt by at least 535 people, with social media exploding with curious locals....

What’s behind Melbourne’s earthquakes

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 06:55:00 +0200

The small quake was felt by at least 50 people just before 3am around Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges and comes after a 2.5 magnitude tremor struck near on July 29. That earthquake happened just after 7pm and was felt by at least 535 people, with social media exploding with curious locals that said it was “like thunder” in the immediate aftermath.

'Stephen King's The Institute will make you laugh, cry and howl in outrage'

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:37:00 +0200

In this week's rundown of the best reads out in shops now, the Mirror Book Club's reviewers look at an ambitious novel spanning 2,000 years and 50 countries. An outstanding novel contains a heartwarming story of community and connection. Meanwhile, the king of horror himself Stephen King is back,....

Melbourne earthquake: Hundreds report hearing 'sonic boom'

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 05:09:00 +0200

Earthquake hits MELBOURNE: Victorian capital shakes with hundreds of locals reporting the tremor and hearing a 'sonic boom' Earthquake shakes Melbourne's east with magnitude 2.2 event Wednesday night; Melburnians compare event to 'sonic boom', 'loud rumble' to an oncoming train; Geoscience Australia....

Melbourne earthquake: Hundreds report hearing 'sonic boom'

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:45:00 +0200

Melbourne earthquake felt by hundreds of people across the eastern suburbs

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 13:26:00 +0200

A small earthquake has been felt in Melbourne's east, with residents in the area reporting shaking and a loud noise. Geoscience Australia confirmed there was a Magnitude 2.2 tremor at 7:08pm this evening near Pakenham. Hundreds of people in area reported feeling the tremor, according to Geoscience Australia's website.

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: World News in Brief: July 27

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:58:00 +0200

* Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said his government’s intervention policy after the country’s first domestic transmissions of the coronavirus in March prevented as many as 1.3 million to 3.5 million infections. Speaking during his annual address to the nation, Duterte said the....

Quake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea; no casualties

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 04:55:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia — A strong, deep earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Shaking was felt in the capital Port Moresby but not strongly. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 7.0 magnitude quake was 80 kilometres (53 miles) deep.

Quake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea; no casualties

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 04:50:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A strong, deep earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Shaking was felt in the capital Port Moresby but not strongly. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 7.0 magnitude quake was 80 kilometers (53 miles) deep.

Strong quake strikes near Papua New Guinea, tsunami possible

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 04:35:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck near coastal Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says a hazardous tsunami is possible within 300 kilometers of the epicenter, which would include eastern coastal areas of the country. Prelim M6.

VN offers US$100,000 in aid to help China overcome consequences of natural disasters

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:29:00 +0200

VGP – The Government and people of Viet Nam have pledged to provide US$100,000 in aid to help China overcome the consequences of the recent floods and earthquake. The aid is a solidarity move originating from the two countries’ tradition of mutual assistance, according to the Foreign Ministry.

Quake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea; no casualties

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:47:00 +0200

. Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press Updated 12:21 am PDT, Friday, July 17, 2020. CANBERRA, Australia (AP) A strong, deep earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Shaking was felt in the capital Port Moresby but not strongly.

Quake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea; no casualties

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:42:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia — (AP) — A strong, deep earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 7.0 magnitude quake was 80 kilometers (53 miles) deep. Shallower quakes tend to cause more surface damage.

Quake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea; no casualties

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:39:00 +0200

Quake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea; no casualties

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:39:00 +0200

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Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:36:00 +0200

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Quake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea; no casualties

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:30:00 +0200

Quake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea; no casualties

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:29:00 +0200

Quake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea; no casualties

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:21:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia -- A strong earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said they had yet to confirm reports of damage to coastal villages. The South Pacific island nation’s disaster management center said the epicenter was inland near Kokoda and very deep. Shaking was felt in the capital Port Moresby but not strongly.

Magnitude-6.9 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 08:57:00 +0200

MELBOURNE, Australia An magnitude-6.9 earthquake hit near Lae, Papua New Guinea, and a tsunami alert was issued Friday, according to Radio New Zealand. The epicenter was located in Wau village near Lae, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tidal wave warning for Papua New Guinea shores.

Magnitude-6.9 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:51:00 +0200

Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:08:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A strong earthquake Friday shook inland Papua New Guinea. The nation’s disaster management center said the epicenter was inland near Kokoda and very deep. Shaking was felt in the capital Port Moresby but not strongly. The center was checking for more information from people in the remote area struck by the quake.

Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:06:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A strong earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said they were still waiting for reports of casualties or damage. The South Pacific island nation’s disaster management center said the epicenter was inland near Kokoda and very deep. Shaking was felt in the capital Port Moresby but not strongly.

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Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:04:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia — A strong earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said they were still waiting for reports of casualties or damage. The South Pacific island nation’s disaster management centre said the epicenter was inland near Kokoda and very deep. Shaking was felt in the capital Port Moresby but not strongly.

Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A strong earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said they were still waiting for reports of casualties or damage. The South Pacific island nation’s disaster management center said the epicenter was inland near Kokoda and very deep. Shaking was felt in the capital Port Moresby but not strongly. Col. Carl Wrakonei, the center's director, said it could take a few hours for damage reports to... Associated Press

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:03:00 +0200

Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:52:00 +0200

Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:51:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia -- A strong earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said they were still waiting for reports of casualties or damage. The South Pacific island nation’s disaster management center said the epicenter was inland near Kokoda and very deep. Shaking was felt in the capital Port Moresby but not strongly.

Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:50:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck a remote area of Papua New Guinea. The nation’s disaster management center says the epicenter was inland near Kokoda and very deep. Shaking was felt in the capital Port Moresby but not strongly. The center was checking for more information from people in the remote area struck by the quake.

Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:46:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia — (AP) — A strong earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said they were still waiting for reports of casualties or damage. The South Pacific island nation’s disaster management center said the epicenter was inland near Kokoda and very deep.

Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:39:00 +0200

Papua New Guinea earthquake sparks tsunami threat

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:37:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia A strong earthquake has struck near coastal Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a hazardous tsunami was possible within 300 kilometers (186 miles) of the epicenter, which would include eastern coastal areas of the country. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 7.

Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:37:00 +0200

Strong quake strikes near Papua New Guinea, tsunami possible

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:34:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia — A strong earthquake has struck near coastal Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a hazardous tsunami was possible within 300 kilometres (186 miles) of the epicenter, which would include eastern coastal areas of the country. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 7.

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Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:33:00 +0200

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Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:17:00 +0200

Strong quake strikes near Papua New Guinea, tsunami possible CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck near coastal Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says a hazardous tsunami is possible within 300 kilometers of the epicenter, which would include eastern coastal areas of the country. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 6.9 magnitude quake struck Friday north of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea, and was 85 kilometers deep. The tsunami warning center said the magnitude was a... Associated Press

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:16:00 +0200

Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:15:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia — A strong earthquake Friday shook inland Papua New Guinea. The nation’s disaster management centre said the epicenter was inland near Kokoda and very deep. Shaking was felt in the capital Port Moresby but not strongly. The centre was checking for more information from people in the remote area struck by the quake.

Strong quake strikes in remote part of Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:15:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) A strong earthquake Friday shook inland Papua New Guinea. The nation’s disaster management center said the epicenter was inland near Kokoda and very deep. Shaking was felt in the capital Port Moresby but not strongly. The center was checking for more information from people in the remote area struck by the quake.

Strong quake strikes near Papua New Guinea, tsunami possible

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:12:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia — (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck near coastal Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a hazardous tsunami was possible within 300 kilometers (186 miles) of the epicenter, which would include eastern coastal areas of the country. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 7.

Tsunami warning as 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits offshore near Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:07:00 +0200

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Strong earthquake shakes near Papua New Guinea, U.S. agency says a hazardous tsunami is possible on coast near epicenter

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:07:00 +0200

The Associated Press. CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Strong earthquake shakes near Papua New Guinea, U.S. agency says a hazardous tsunami is possible on coast near epicenter.

Strong quake strikes near Papua New Guinea, tsunami possible

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:07:00 +0200

Strong quake strikes near Papua New Guinea, tsunami possible

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:05:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck near Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says a hazardous tsunami is possible on its eastern coast within 300 kilometers of the epicenter. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 7.0 magnitude quake struck Friday and was 80 kilometers deep.

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Papua New Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:04:00 +0200

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has been reported on Papua New Guinea, according to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology. The significant tremor struck at 12:50 p.m. local time about 200 kilometers (124 miles) north of Port Moresby from an epicenter at 82 kilometers (51 miles) depth.

Strong quake strikes near Papua New Guinea, tsunami possible

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:02:00 +0200

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Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:02:00 +0200

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Strong earthquake shakes near Papua New Guinea, U.S. agency says a hazardous tsunami is possible on coast near epicenter

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:59:00 +0200

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Strong quake strikes near Papua New Guinea, tsunami possible

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:58:00 +0200

Strong quake strikes near Papua New Guinea, tsunami possible

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:52:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia — (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck near coastal Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says a hazardous tsunami is possible within 300 kilometers of the epicenter, which would include eastern coastal areas of the country. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 6.

Strong quake strikes near Papua New Guinea, tsunami possible

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:50:00 +0200

By The Associated Press | Posted - Jul. 16, 2020 at 9:39 p.m. CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A strong earthquake has struck near coastal Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says a hazardous tsunami is possible within 300 kilometers of the epicenter, which would include eastern coastal areas of the country.

Strong earthquake shakes near Papua New Guinea, U.S. agency says a hazardous tsunami is possible on coast near epicenter

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:50:00 +0200

By The Associated Press | Posted - Jul. 16, 2020 at 9:38 p.m. CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Strong earthquake shakes near Papua New Guinea, U.S. agency says a hazardous tsunami is possible on coast near epicenter. Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Strong quake strikes near Papua New Guinea, tsunami possible

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:50:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia -- A strong earthquake has struck near coastal Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says a hazardous tsunami is possible within 300 kilometers of the epicenter, which would include eastern coastal areas of the country. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 6.

Strong earthquake shakes near Papua New Guinea, U.S. agency says a hazardous tsunami is possible on coast near epicenter

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:50:00 +0200

Strong earthquake shakes near Papua New Guinea, U.S. agency says a hazardous tsunami is possible on coast near epicenter. CANBERRA, Australia -- Strong earthquake shakes near Papua New Guinea, U.S. agency says a hazardous tsunami is possible on coast near epicenter.

Strong quake strikes near Papua New Guinea, tsunami possible

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:45:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) A strong earthquake has struck near coastal Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says a hazardous tsunami is possible within 300 kilometers of the epicenter, which would include eastern coastal areas of the country. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 6.

Alert: Strong earthquake shakes near Papua New Guinea, U.S. agency says a hazardous tsunami is possible on coast near epicenter

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:45:00 +0200

Alert: Strong earthquake shakes near Papua New Guinea, U.S. agency says a hazardous tsunami is possible on coast near epicenter CANBERRA, Australia (AP) Strong earthquake shakes near Papua New Guinea, U.S. agency says a hazardous tsunami is possible on coast near epicenter.

Solomon Islands travel advice

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:09:00 +0200

As of 21 March, most non-essential staff and dependents in the British High Commission Honiara have been relocated to Australia, where they continue to deliver critical work including consular assistance, and remotely supporting core staff in Honiara. Mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are wide-spread across Solomon Islands.

Did the earth move for you? Earthquake felt in the Illawarra

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:46:00 +0200

The Illawarra was rattled by a magnitude 2.1 earthquake on Tuesday night. Geoscience Australia said the event happened about 9.51pm at a depth of 10km and was mostly felt around the West Dapto area and north eastern part of Shellharbour. The government agency fielded about 47 'felt reports' from....

One year on from Broome's magnitude 6.6 earthquake, there could be more coming

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:48:00 +0200

Authorities are warning residents in Western Australia's north to be prepared for further geological instability, a year after one of Australia's most powerful earthquakes. Key points: Today marks one year since a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck 200km off the coast of Broome; The initial impact was....

Des centaines d’habitants rapportent le tremblement de terre après le tremblement de terre de Melbourne

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:35:00 +0200

Tremblement de terre à MELBOURNE: la capitale victorienne secoue des centaines d’habitants rapportant le tremblement et entendant un « boom sonore » Par Charlie Coë pour Daily Mail Australia. Publiée: 08h17 HAE, le 29 juillet 2020 Actualisé: 08h20 HAE, le 29 juillet 2020.

Alerte au tsunami après un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,9 qui frappe la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:28:00 +0200

Alerte au tsunami après un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,9 qui frappe la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée Le séisme a frappé 114 km au nord de Kokoda à 12 h 50, heure locale, a déclaré l’USGS. Les habitants de la capitale, Port Moresby, craignaient l’effondrement de bâtiments alors qu’ils....

Son Titulares jueves #23Jul

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:15:00 +0200

Costo de los alimentos en junio se ubicó en 56.241.121, 25 bolívares o 269, 09 dólares. El venezolano “está comiendo 30% de los alimentos que debería consumir”, afirma Fedeagro. Mueren tres mujeres y cuatro hombres sepultados por un alud de tierra en una mina en El Callao. Cabecilla de la guerrilla del ELN tiene cédula venezolana y vota en Apure.

Fuerte sismo remece una zona remota de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:55:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Un fuerte sismo remeció el viernes Papúa Nueva Guinea. Según el centro de gestión de desastres de la nación, el epicentro del terremoto estuvo tierra adentro, cerca de Kokoda, y a mucha profundidad. El temblor se sintió en la capital, Puerto Moresby, pero no con mucha intensidad.

Fuerte sismo remece Papúa Nueva Guinea, hay aviso de tsunami

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:55:00 +0200

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Un fuerte sismo se registró el viernes cerca de la costa de Papúa Nueva Guinea. El Centro de Alerta de Tsunamis de Estados Unidos en el Pacífico dijo que era posible que se registrase un peligroso tsunami en un radio de 300 kilómetros (186 millas) desde el lugar del....

Powerful magnitude earthquake hits US East Coast in biggest tremor in a century

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 17:14:00 +0200

A powerful earthquake has hit the US East Coast in what is believed to be the biggest tremor in North Carolina for more than 100 years. The epicentre of the 5.1 magnitude quake was in Sparta, but aftershocks were felt as far as 150 miles away. Richter scale results showed the earth shaking moment struck at 8am, local – while the 5.