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Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T12:47+0200

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Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T12:23+0200

The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.5 quake occurred north of Mandalay about 46 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Shwebo. It was centered 10 kilometers (6 miles) below the Earth's surface, the USGS said. Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage to structures on the surface.

Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T12:08+0200

CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AP) — A strong, shallow earthquake shook northern Myanmar on Thursday and was felt as far away as northern Thailand. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.5 quake occurred north of Mandalay about 46 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Shwebo.

Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T12:00+0200

CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- A strong, shallow earthquake shook northern Myanmar on Thursday and was felt as far away as northern Thailand. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.5 quake occurred north of Mandalay about 46 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Shwebo.

Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T12:00+0200

Myanmar: Magnitude-5.5 earthquake occurs in central Myanmar July 29

2021-07-29T11:59+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.5 earthquake occurs in central Myanmar at around 15:09 July 29. The epicenter was about 46 km (29 miles) northeast of Shwebo, Myanmar. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light-to-moderate shaking was probably felt throughout northern Chin, southern....

Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T11:53+0200

CHIANG MAI, Thailand — A strong, shallow earthquake shook northern Myanmar on Thursday and was felt as far away as northern Thailand. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.5 quake occurred north of Mandalay about 46 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Shwebo. It was centered 10 kilometers (6 miles) below the Earth’s surface, the USGS said.

Flooding not expected in NZ after Alaska earthquake: Civil Defence

2021-07-29T10:38+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and its scientific advisors are still assessing whether any other tsunami activity, like strong or unusual currents and unpredictable surges at shorelines are likely. "People do not need to evacuate unless directly advised by local civil defence authorities," NEMA said.

8.1-magnitude quake hits waters off Alaska, U.S.: CENC

2021-07-29T10:10+0200

A 8.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea areas south of Alaska, the United States at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 55.40 degrees north latitude and 158.00 degrees west longitude, said the CENC.

8.1-magnitude quake hits waters off Alaska, U.S.: CENC

2021-07-29T09:51+0200

BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- A 8.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the sea areas south of Alaska, the United States at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 55.40 degrees north latitude and 158.00 degrees west longitude, said the CENC.

8.1-magnitude quake hits waters off Alaska, U.S.: CENC

2021-07-29T09:26+0200

45th anniversary of Tangshan earthquake marked in N China

2021-07-29T08:51+0200

A resident presents flowers in front of a memorial wall at the Tangshan Earthquake Memorial Park in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, July 27, 2021. Wednesday marks the 45th anniversary of the Tangshan earthquake. The 7.8-magnitude quake struck the city of Tangshan in Hebei Province on July....

45th anniversary of Tangshan earthquake marked in N China

2021-07-29T04:53+0200

2021-July-29 09:18 By: Xinhua A resident presents flowers in front of a memorial wall at the Tangshan Earthquake Memorial Park in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, July 27, 2021. Wednesday marks the 45th anniversary of the Tangshan earthquake. The 7.

45th anniversary of Tangshan earthquake marked in N China

2021-07-28T11:58+0200

45th anniversary of Tangshan earthquake marked in N China

2021-07-28T10:45+0200

45th anniversary of Tangshan earthquake marked in N China

2021-07-28T10:42+0200

Pakistan, China scientists discuss natural disasters under framework of CPEC

2021-07-28T03:51+0200

China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth Science (CPJRC), jointly initiated by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Academy of Science, and Chinese Academy of Sciences held a conference in Chengdu, themed ‘CPEC Earth Science Sustainable Development – Natural Disasters and Risks’.

Absent Help From Authorities, Locals Take Relief Work Into Their Own Hands in Flood-Hit Central China

2021-07-27T00:31+0200

Two days and two nights. That was how long it took for some more than 400 villagers in a flooded Chinese town to raise the walls of a dam to protect their homes from rising waters. It took but a few hours for the officials to tear it down. When the villagers protested, the authorities pepper-sprayed them in the face.

Sun Yiwen wins Team China's third gold medal at Tokyo Olympics

2021-07-24T14:57+0200

Cui Meng is an experienced photographer covering natural disasters and crises, such as Wenchuan earthquake and Wuhan lockdown. Sun Yiwen wins Team China's third gold medal at Tokyo Olympics Photo:Cui Meng/GT.

The Guardian: Japanese Green Energy Targets Threaten Australia’s Gas Exports

2021-07-24T12:30+0200

Guest essay by Eric Worrall. According to The Guardian, Japanese offshore wind power and hydrogen will replace Australian natural gas exports at a faster rate than the Aussie government expects. But if there is such a market for green energy, why is government intervention required to realise this....

The latest MIUI novelty will be able to save our lives...

2021-07-24T10:14+0200

For some time, MIUI has implemented certain functionalities capable of saving our lives. Among these we find the SOS Mode or even the earthquake warning alert, two characteristics to which a new alert system for natural disasters. Thanks to this new system we can be warned against any danger caused....

锦绣天府

2021-07-22T23:39+0200

Two giant pandas at a base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in southwest China s Sichuan Province gave birth to two pairs of twins on Saturday; A magnitude-4 8 earthquake shook Wenchuan county in Sichuan province, at 11:36 pm on Wednesday, the China Earthquake Networks Center reported.

China evacuates tens of thousands as flooding, historic storms spread

2021-07-22T17:39+0200

Tens of thousands of people were being evacuated from flood-ravaged swaths of central China on Thursday — as officials raised the death toll from the in Henan province to 33 people. The direct economic losses from the devastation was estimated at $189 million, according to Reuters, which cited the....

China faces charges of unpreparedness, rain death toll stands at 33 – 07/22/2021 – World

2021-07-22T16:36+0200

Nearly 400,000 people in China were driven from their homes in flood-affected areas on Thursday (22), and the death toll rose to 33 as a result of heavy rains that lasted nearly a week. Among the confirmed deaths, 12 people died when the subway in the capital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou, was flooded.

MIL-OSI China: Powerful 7-magnitude quake hits Costa Rica-Panama border

2021-07-22T03:53+0200

Source: China State Council Information Office. A powerful 7-magnitude earthquake hit the border area between Costa Rica and Panama at about 3:15 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to the National Seismological Network of the University of Costa Rica.

Survivors tell of rising water and last goodbyes as disaster claims at least 25 lives and displaces thousands in China

2021-07-22T02:26+0200

For those trapped in submerged underground trains as Tuesday's horror unfolded in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, it was a life-and-death matter of keeping their heads above water in the hope that help would arrive. The rare torrential rain that began on Saturday has claimed at least 25 lives....

PLA troops urgently dispatched for Henan county to prevent collapse of dam

2021-07-20T21:03+0200

Photo: Screenshot of Weibo video The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Central Theater Command urgently dispatched troops to a county in rain-hit Henan, in Central China, in response to an emergency in a dam under threat of collapse due to serious damage caused by the rains.

China crisis EXCLUSIVE: May earthquake feared to have slashed output at world’s No.2 and No.3 hydro plants by 30%

2021-07-18T23:45+0200

Output figures released without explanation this week by China’s state-owned, London-quoted, operator of the Three Gorges dam – at 22.6GW, the world’s biggest power plant – have renewed fears that earthquakes will continue to cripple power in one of the world’s most tremor-prone zones.

Chinese Paralympian survived 2008 quake

2021-07-17T19:38+0200

Tang Xuemei was just a teenager when her school dormitory began shaking violently before the floor crumbled in a powerful earthquake, sending her spiraling into a dark void. Thirteen years on from the trauma of losing part of her leg in a disaster that left nearly 90,000 people dead or missing, she....

Chinese Paralympian survived 28 hours buried in quake rubble

2021-07-17T18:16+0200

SHANGHAI: This handout photo taken and released on July 12, 2021 by China’s Sitting Volleyball Women’s Team shows team member Tang Xuemei taking part in a training session in Shanghai. – AFP. SHANGHAI: Tang Xuemei was just a teenager when her school dormitory began shaking violently before the floor....

Chinese Paralympian Survived 28 Hours Buried In Quake Rubble

2021-07-17T17:05+0200

Thirteen years on from the trauma of losing part of her leg in the 7.9-magnitude Sichuan earthquake of 2008 that left nearly 90,000 people dead or missing, Tang is a Paralympic gold medallist and will again represent China in Tokyo in sitting volleyball.

Chinese Paralympian survived 28 hours buried in quake rubble

2021-07-17T07:16+0200

SHANGHAI, July 17, 2021 (BSS/AFP) - Tang Xuemei was just a teenager when her school dormitory began shaking violently before the floor crumbled in a powerful earthquake, sending her spiralling into a dark void. But 13 years on from the trauma of losing part of her leg in a disaster that left nearly....

Chinese Paralympian survived 28 hours buried in quake rubble

2021-07-17T05:36+0200

Tang Xuemei was just a teenager when her school dormitory began shaking violently before the floor crumbled in a powerful earthquake, sending her spiralling into a dark void. But 13 years on from the trauma of losing part of her leg in a disaster that left nearly 90,000 people dead or missing, she....

Chinese Paralympian survived 28 hours buried in quake rubble

2021-07-17T05:26+0200

SHANGHAI (AFP) - Tang Xuemei was just a teenager when her school dormitory began shaking violently before the floor crumbled in a powerful earthquake, sending her spiralling into a dark void. But 13 years on from the trauma of losing part of her leg in a disaster that left nearly 90,000 people dead....

Chinese Paralympian Survived 28 Hours Buried In Quake Rubble

2021-07-17T05:24+0200

Chinese Paralympian survived 28 hours buried in quake rubble

2021-07-17T04:59+0200

Chinese Paralympian survived 28 hours buried in quake rubble

2021-07-17T04:57+0200

Chinese Paralympian Survived 28 Hours Buried In Quake Rubble

2021-07-17T04:55+0200

She will do so with a smile on her face and a resounding message for others with disabilities. "We are no worse than others," Tang, taking time out of training in Shanghai for the August-September Paralympics, told AFP in written remarks. "Even if we have such an unfortunate experience, we will....

17/07/2021 Chinese Paralympian survived 28 hours buried in quake rubble

2021-07-17T04:45+0200

Shanghai (AFP) Tang Xuemei was just a teenager when her school dormitory began shaking violently before the floor crumbled in a powerful earthquake, sending her spiralling into a dark void. But 13 years on from the trauma of losing part of her leg in a disaster that left nearly 90,000 people dead or....

China crisis: May earthquake feared to have slashed output at world’s No.2 and No.3 hydro plants by 30%

2021-07-16T17:13+0200

Output figures released without explanation this week by China’s state-owned, London-quoted, operator of the Three Gorges dam – at 22.6 GW, the world’s biggest power plant – have renewed fears that earthquakes will continue to cripple power in one of the world’s most tremor-prone zones.

4.8-magnitude earthquake in Wenchuan said to be aftershock of devastating 2008 quake

2021-07-15T13:18+0200

Photo:CENC The 4.8-magnitude earthquake that occurred in Wenchuan county, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, late Wednesday was the aftershock of the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, experts said. The 4.8-magnitude earthquake hit Wenchuan at 23:36 am on July 14, with a focal depth of 15 kilometers, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

Wenchuan, Sichuan, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake late at night | Position News

2021-07-15T12:56+0200

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake occurred in Wenchuan, Sichuan at 11:36 midnight yesterday (13th), and no casualties have been reported. There was a major earthquake in 2008, which killed nearly 70,000 people. The earthquake occurred in Wenchuan County, Aba Prefecture, with a focal depth of 15 kilometers.

China: Magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurs in Sichuan Province around 23:36 July 14

2021-07-14T18:29+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred in Sichuan Province, China, at around 23:36 CST July 14. The epicenter was about 8 km (5 miles) west-northwest of the provincial capital Chengdu. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles) and weak to light shaking was probably felt throughout nearby areas of central Sichuan.

Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.7 just reported 39 km northwest of Tianpeng, China

2021-07-14T18:19+0200

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 4.7 quake in China near Tianpeng, Sichuan, only 15 minutes ago. The earthquake hit late at night on Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 11:36 pm local time at a shallow depth of 10 km. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake....

U.S. geological agency records Taiwan’s unusual seismic activity

2021-07-14T09:38+0200

TAIPEI (The China Post) — The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded an unusual series of 26 earthquakes in Hualien, eastern Taiwan from Tuesday to Wednesday, and According to the USGS website, the Community Decimal Intensities (CDI) of the recent earthquakes reached VI, which indicates that the intensity of the shaking was strong.

5.2-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan

2021-07-14T05:11+0200

BEIJING, July 14 -- A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the seas near eastern Taiwan's Hualien County at 6.52 am Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC). The epicentre, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 23.89 degrees north latitude and 121.73 degrees east longitude, Xinhua reported, quoting the CENC.

5.2-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan: CENC

2021-07-14T03:17+0200

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the seas near eastern Taiwan's Hualien County at 6:52 a.m. Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 23.89 degrees north latitude and 121.73 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

5.2-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan: CENC

2021-07-14T03:10+0200

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the seas near eastern Taiwan's Hualien County at 6:52 a.m. Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 23.89 degrees north latitude and 121.73 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

5.2-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan: CENC

2021-07-14T02:42+0200

[Photo/China Earthquake Networks Center] BEIJING -- A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the seas near eastern Taiwan's Hualien county at 6:52 am Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 23.89 degrees north latitude and 121.73 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

5.2-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan: CENC

2021-07-14T01:59+0200

5.2-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan: CENC

2021-07-14T01:52+0200

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the seas near eastern Taiwan's Hualien County at 6:52 a.m. Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was monitored at 23.89 degrees north latitude and 121.

How a Mining Project Could Wipe Out Rural Villages in Indonesia

2021-07-13T03:25+0200

Residents from the Sopokomil Village in Indonesia are continuing their fight for the government to withdraw the PT Dairi Prima Mineral (DPM) project, a ‘highly risky’ mining project that could result in a catastrophic dam failure, putting thousands of lives at risk. About the Project.

Severe windstorm hits Gambia's capital Banjul

2021-07-10T16:08+0200

A severe windstorm hit Gambia's western region, including the capital Banjul on July 8, 2021. The storm hit around midnight (local time), destroying scores of homes in some of the country's western outskirts and leaving at least 10 people dead. 1 500 people were displaced, according to government figures.

Cities Within Cities: Chinatown Around The World

2021-07-10T14:11+0200

The global landscape of today has been moulded by centuries and centuries of human migration. This movement of people, of individuals and communities travelling far away from their place of origin to eke out better lives for themselves, has seen the evolution of the architectural and urban character....

MIL-OSI China: 6.2-magnitude quake hits central Indonesia, no casualties reported

2021-07-10T10:42+0200

Source: China State Council Information Office. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted North Sulawesi province in central part of Indonesia on Saturday, and no immediate report of damage or casualties has been issued, an official said. In the hardest hit Kepulauan Sangihe district, tremors did....

Quake in Sichuan kills 11, injures 122 | #AsiaNewsNetwork

2021-07-09T10:10+0200

Yibin, China (China Daily) - A 6.0-magnitude earthquake in Yibin, Southwest China's Sichuan province, on Monday has claimed 11 lives and left 122 people injured as of 5:20 am Tuesday, according to Cover News. The earthquake rattled Changning county of Yibin in Southwest China's Sichuan province, at....

UN watchdog to monitor release of water from Fukushima nuclear plant

2021-07-08T19:27+0200

The United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced on Thursday that it has reached an agreement with the Japanese government to monitor the discharge of the radioactive water that has been stored in the Fukushima nuclear plant since the tsunami disaster in 2011.

The Old Road to Lishan

2021-07-08T18:34+0200

When the Central Cross-Island Highway opened in 1960, it was the first cross-island highway completed under Republic of China rule and the pride of former president Chiang Kai-Shek (蔣介石). The road connected remote areas of Taichung County with Taichung City in the west, and Yilan and Hualien in the east.

5.3-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan

2021-07-08T03:22+0200

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the seas near eastern Taiwan's Hualien County at 7:24 p.m. Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 9 km, was monitored at 23.88 degrees north latitude and 121.66 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

5.3-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan: CENC

2021-07-07T14:47+0200

BEIJING, July 7 (Xinhua) -- A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the seas near eastern Taiwan's Hualien County at 7:24 p.m. Wednesday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 9 km, was monitored at 23.88 degrees north latitude and 121.66 degrees east longitude, said the CENC.

Earthquake in China

2021-07-07T10:18+0200

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Northwest China's Qinghai province on 22 May 2021. The quake struck Maduo county of Golog Tibetan autonomous prefecture at 2:04 am. The epicenter was monitored at 34.59 degrees north latitude and 98.34 degrees east longitude and struck at a depth of 17 km.

India: Magnitude-5.3 earthquake occurs in Meghalaya State, India at around 08:45 July 7

2021-07-07T06:27+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.3 earthquake occurred in Meghalaya State, India, at around 08:45 IST July 7. The epicenter was about 8 km (5 miles) south of Lakhipur, India. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and strong shaking was probably felt throughout northern parts of Bangladesh,....

[OPINION] More BNPP threats: A Manila Trench megathrust earthquake and its tsunamis

2021-07-06T09:00+0200

Tectonic plates push against each other only a few centimeters a year. But the plates stick, even as they continue to creep toward each other. This accumulates elastic energy, like a bow being stretched for an arrow. Eventually, so much elastic energy accumulates that it overcomes the friction holding the two sides of the fault together.

Small magnitude 3.6 quake hits 9 miles northeast of Ridgecrest, California, United States early evening

2021-07-06T04:47+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 occurred only 7 minutes ago 9 miles northeast of Ridgecrest, California, United States, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a very shallow depth of 3.7 miles beneath the epicenter near Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, USA, early evening on Monday 5 July 2021 at 7:38 pm local time.

Doctor goes the extra mile to benefit patients

2021-07-05T03:38+0200

EDITOR’S note:The Communist Party of China is strong and thriving because of the devotion, dedication and contribution of its members. There are currently more than 95 million Party members in China. Although they are from different walks of life and joined the Party at different ages, their aspiration is the same: serving the people.

Moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake 72 km northeast of Kucha, China

2021-07-02T01:32+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred in the morning on Friday 2 July 2021 at 7:08 am local time near Kucha, Xinjiang, China, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a shallow depth of 10 km.

Tangshan rend hommage aux victimes du terrible séisme de 1976

2021-07-29T07:56+0200

Photo aérienne prise le 28 juillet 2021 montrant une vue du parc commémoratif du tremblement de terre de Tangshan, dans la province du Hebei (nord de la Chine). La journée de mercredi a marqué le 45e anniversaire du tremblement de terre de Tangshan. Le 28 juillet 1976, un séisme de magnitude 7,8 a....

Terremoto in Alaska, magnitudo 8.2: allarme tsunami

2021-07-29T10:24+0200

Fino al weekend l'Italia vivrà la più forte ondata di caldo dell'estate, con punte fino a 45°C al Sud; entro domenica però un nuovo fronte perturbato in ingresso dalla Francia porterà violenti temporali sulle regioni settentrionali. E' quanto spiegano gli esperti del team del sito www.ilmeteo.

Tokyo 2020: Rodini-Cesarini nella storia! Primo oro azzurro nel canottaggio femminile - FOTO

2021-07-29T09:21+0200

AGI - Un terremoto di magnitudo 8,2 è stato registrato al largo della penisola dell'Alaska. Lo ha riferito l'Usgs americano, precisando che l'epicentro si trova a 91 km a est-sudest di Perryville, a una profondità di 46,7 km. Due scosse di assestamento di magnitudo 6,2 e 5,6 sono state avvertite nella stessa zona.

Terremoto di magnitudo 8,2 al largo dell'Alaska, allarme tsunami

2021-07-29T09:21+0200

AGI - La Cina permetterà ancora alle società cinesi di quotarsi negli Stati Uniti, purché soddisfino i requisiti posti dal governo. Lo ha reso noto l'ente cinese sulla vigilanza del mercato azionario in un incontro con le banche d'investimento, secondo una fonte al corrente della situazione citata in forma anonima dall'agenzia Bloomberg.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T02:30+0200

A line of cars evacuates the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska on July 28, 2021, after a tsunami warning was issued following a magnitude 8.2 earthquake. The tsunami warning for much of Alaska's southern coast was canceled when the biggest wave, of just over a half foot, was recorded in Old Harbor. Alaska.

World No damage or injures reported after magnitude 8.2 earthquake jolts Alaska

2021-07-30T02:24+0200

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The most powerful U.S. earthquake in half a century left Alaska mostly unscathed thanks to the remote location and depth of the epicenter, officials said on Thursday. The magnitude 8.2 Chignik Earthquake, which struck at 10:15 p.m. local time on Wednesday just off the Aleutians,....

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T02:17+0200

'Stuff fell down': Alaska measures strongest US earthquake in 56 years

2021-07-30T02:12+0200

The most powerful US earthquake in half a century has left Alaska mostly unscathed, thanks to the remote location and depth of its epicentre. Key points: It was the strongest US earthquake since the western Aleutian Islands were hit in 1965; Several Alaskan coastal communities were evacuated after....

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T02:05+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:57+0200

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The largest earthquake in the United States in the last half century produced a lot of shaking but spared Alaska any major damage in a sparsely populated region, officials said Thursday. The magnitude 8.2 earthquake was reported about 10:15 p.m.

8.2 magnitude quake off Alaskan peninsula, tsunami warning

2021-07-30T01:53+0200

An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula late Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a tsunami warning. The earthquake hit 56 miles (91 kilometers) southeast of the town of Perryville, the USGS said. The US government issued a tsunami warning for south Alaska and the Alaskan peninsula.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:51+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:50+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:47+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:43+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:42+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:37+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T01:22+0200

The magnitude 8.2 earthquake was reported about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, and struck just south of the Alaska Peninsula, nearly 500 miles (804.67 kilometers) southwest of Anchorage. The quake was about 60 miles (96.56 kilometers) offshore and 29 miles (46 kilometers) below the surface of the North Pacific Ocean, according to the U.

8.2-Magnitude Quake Hits Alaska, Triggering Tsunami Watch in Hawaii

2021-07-30T01:20+0200

A tsunami watch was issued for Hawaii on Wednesday evening following a large earthquake off the Alaska peninsula. According to the Honolulu Star Advertiser, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center listed the magnitude as 8.1 and said, "an investigation is underway to determine if there is a tsunami threat to Hawaii.

Huge quake of magnitude 8.2 on Alaska Peninsula triggers tsunami alert

2021-07-30T00:27+0200

A shallow earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck the Alaska Peninsula late on Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings in the region, authorities said. There were no immediate reports on loss of property or life. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake, which struck at 10:15 p.m. local time (0615 GMT Thursday), was at a depth of 35 km.

News Alaska earthquake makes waves on Central Coast Bethany Reeves

2021-07-30T00:19+0200

An earthquake that happened south of the Alaska Peninsula Wednesday night created water level surges along the West Coast today. After evaluating the potential for an earthquake-driven tsunami to hit the U.S. West Coast, the National Weather Service gave the all-clear Thursday morning, saying that they did not expect a significant tsunami.

Alaska quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami

2021-07-30T00:16+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise and people get a better look.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T00:16+0200

ANCHORAGE, Alaska The largest earthquake in the United States in the last half century produced a lot of shaking but spared Alaska any major damage in a sparsely populated region, officials said Thursday. The magnitude 8.2 earthquake was reported about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, and struck just south of the Alaska Peninsula, nearly 500 miles (804.

Pacific tsunami warnings lifted after big quake in Alaska

2021-07-30T00:09+0200

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 29 (Reuters) - Tsunami warnings were lifted for Alaska and the rest of Pacific after a huge earthquake of 8.2 magnitudestruck the seismically active U.S. state in the late hours on Wednesday. In Alaska, small tsunami waves measuring under a foot above tide level were observed....

UPDATE: 70 earthquakes detected off Alaska peninsula following 8.2-magnitude quake Wednesday night

2021-07-30T00:07+0200

Earthquakes have been shaking the Alaska peninsula since late Wednesday night. An 8.2-magnitude quake struck 104 kilometres southeast of Perryville, Ala., at 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was followed almost four minutes later by a 6.1-magnitude earthquake 114 km from Perryville and a 5.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

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Pacific tsunami warnings lifted after big quake in Alaska 14 jam yang lepas 0

2021-07-29T23:53+0200

Tsunami warnings were lifted for Alaska and the rest of the Pacific after a huge earthquake of 8.2 magnitude struck the seismically active US state in the late hours on Wednesday. In Alaska, small tsunami waves measuring under a foot above the tide level were observed in Sand Point, Old Harbor, King....

Alaska quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami

2021-07-29T23:49+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

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Criminal investigation into flood response in Liège

2021-07-29T23:48+0200

The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Liège is investigating whether the deaths of 37 people during the floods in the province of Liège could have been avoided, according to reporting from De Standaard. An examining magistrate is looking into whether criminal errors were made in the management of the....

Alaska earthquake swarm hits US as Tsunami warning issued: 'Move to higher ground!'

2021-07-29T23:47+0200

SUBSCRIBE Invalid email. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The quake was reported near Sandpoint, Aleutians East, in Alaska .

Magnitude 8.2 Earthquake Strikes Near Alaska, Producing a Small Tsunami

2021-07-29T23:38+0200

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake and numerous aftershocks struck off the Alaskan Peninsula late Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). A tsunami warning was triggered. The quake struck at 10:15 p.m. local time 91 kilometers (56.5 miles) southeast of Perryville, Alaska , with an epicenter of 46.

Alaska quake is strongest in US in half a century

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Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-29T23:20+0200

By MARK THIESSEN. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The largest earthquake in the United States in the last half century produced a lot of shaking but spared Alaska any major damage in a sparsely populated region, officials said Thursday. The magnitude 8.2 earthquake was reported about 10:15 p.m.

Officials emphasize importance of being prepared for a potential tsunami risk

2021-07-29T23:16+0200

A Tsunami Hazard Zone warning sign in Bamfield, British Columbia. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

July 29, 2021 at 1:27 pm PDT By KIRO 7 News Staff A magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the Alaska coast overnight , and officials want to emphasize the importance of being prepared for a potential tsunami risk along the Washington coastline.

Possible strong, unusual currents, unpredictable surges at coast after Alaska earthquake

2021-07-29T23:16+0200

There are still warnings in place for possible strong and unusual currents, and unpredictable surges along the coast after a massive earthquake off Alaska on Thursday evening. The magnitude 8.2 undersea earthquake hit offshore from the Alaska Peninsula at 6.16pm Thursday (NZT).

Largest U.S. quake in more than 50 years causes little damage in Alaska

2021-07-29T23:11+0200

ASSOCIATED PRESS. A line of cars evacuates the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska Wednesday night, after a tsunami warning was issued following a magnitude 8.2 earthquake. The tsunami warning for much of Alaska’s southern coast was canceled when the biggest wave, of just over a half foot, was recorded in Old Harbor, Alaska.

Trending News 6 mins ago Alaska Earthquake May Have Been Most Powerful in US in Half a Century; Tsunami Warnings Canceled Wednesday’s shake hit 56 miles east southeast of Perryville, Alaska, at about 8:15 p.m, as per the U.S. Topographical Survey....

2021-07-29T23:05+0200

Wednesday’s shake hit 56 miles east southeast of Perryville, Alaska, at about 8:15 p.m, as per the U.S. Topographical Survey. The earthquake was felt all through the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak, the Alaska Earthquake Center said. Occupants mixed to higher ground or to clear beach front towns late....

Alaska quake is strongest in US in half a century

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Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

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Alaska quake is strongest in US in half a century

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No tsunami threat to B.C. after powerful M8.2 earthquake shakes Alaska

2021-07-29T22:38+0200

A line of cars evacuates the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska on July 28, after a tsunami warning was issued following a magnitude-8.2 earthquake. The tsunami warning for much of Alaska’s southern coast was cancelled when the biggest wave, of just over a half foot, was recorded in Old Harbor, Alaska.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

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Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-29T22:27+0200

Alaska Earthquake A line of cars evacuates the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska on July 28, 2021, after a tsunami warning was issued following a magnitude 8.2 earthquake. The tsunami warning for much of Alaska's southern coast was canceled when the biggest wave, of just over a half foot, was recorded in Old Harbor.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

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Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

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Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

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Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-29T22:11+0200

A line of cars evacuates the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska on Wednesday, after a tsunami warning was issued following a magnitude 8.2 earthquake. The tsunami warning for much of Alaska's southern coast was canceled when the biggest wave, of just over a half foot, was recorded in Old Harbor, Alaska.

Tsunami warning lifted after 8.2 earthquake off coast of Alaska

2021-07-29T22:07+0200

NEW YORK A tsunami warning and advisory issued for parts of Alaska after a large earthquake struck off the coast of the peninsula was lifted early Thursday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was magnitude 8.2 and hit 56 miles (91 kilometers) east southeast of Perryville, Alaska at about 8:15 p.

Alaska quake could be strongest in US in half a century

2021-07-29T21:21+0200

"We are now all clear ...," Kodiak Mayor Pat Branson told CNN. "The Emergency Operations Council was up and working monitoring and informing the public of any updates. Citizens did (evacuate)." A line of cars evacuates the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska, after a tsunami warning was issued following a magnitude 8.

Alaska quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami

2021-07-29T21:11+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska — A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise and people get a better look.

Magnitude 8.2 earthquake hits Alaska Peninsula

2021-07-29T20:36+0200

© iStock. A strong 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit an area off the Alaska peninsula late Wednesday, prompting a series of tsunami warnings for the seismically active U.S. state that were later lifted. According to the U.S. Geological Survey , the quake struck about 56 miles east-southeast of Perryville, Alaska, around 10:15 p.

8.2-magnitude quake hits 104 km SE of Perryville, Alaska

2021-07-29T20:35+0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.2 jolted 104 km SE of Perryville, Alaska at 0615 GMT on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, reported Xinhua. The epicenter, with a depth of 32.2 km, was determined to be at 55.325 degrees north latitude and 157.841 degrees west longitude.

Alaska experiences 8.2 magnitude earthquake, largest in decades

2021-07-29T20:31+0200

experienced one of its largest in decades on Wednesday night. The 8.2 magnitude earthquake, which also sparked fears of a possible tsunami, hit at 10:15 p.m. local time, and its epicenter was 65 miles off the Alaska Peninsula village of Perryville, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.

Alaska quake could be strongest in US in half a century

2021-07-29T20:18+0200

National Advisory: No Tsunami Threat To New Zealand

2021-07-29T20:16+0200

Message No: 3. Issued 21:05 29 July 2021. More Detail: There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the M8.1 ALASKA PENINSULA earthquake at 2021-07-29 6:16 PM. New Zealand coastal areas may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore tomorrow. Be cautious if you are at the beach or on the water.

Alaska quake could be strongest in US in half a century

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Tsunami warning siren heard in Alaska after earthquake

2021-07-29T20:04+0200

An earthquake that struck off Alaska spurred prolonged shaking and tsunami warnings. One official said it was the strongest in Alaska since the 1960s.

Alaska quake could be strongest in US in half a century

2021-07-29T19:59+0200

Largest quake in the U.S. in 50 years sends seismic waves across the globe

2021-07-29T19:45+0200

The earthquake's powerful seismic waves traveled the globe and were recorded by seismic stations access. Attached is an example how the quake showed up on a seismogram from a monitoring station at Mt. Etna volcano in Sicily, more than 9000 km (5600 mi) away.

Tsunami sirens sound in Alaska after 7th largest earthquake in US history hits off coast

2021-07-29T19:45+0200

. Tsunami sirens sounded in parts of Alaska late Wednesday after a magnitude 8.2 earthquake hit off the coast of the state at about 10:15 p.m. local time, creating small tsunami waves measuring under a foot above tide level in some communities.

Strongest Earthquake In Decades Hits Alaska, Tsunami Warnings Lifted

2021-07-29T19:42+0200

A 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska late Wednesday night, national authorities said. The earthquake occurred 75 miles southeast of the small town of Chignik, Alaska, at 10:15 p.m. with a depth of 20 feet, according to the (NTWC).

8.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Alaska - largest in US in 50 years

2021-07-29T19:40+0200

NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - An 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Alaska late on Wednesday (July 28), prompting a tsunami warning for parts of the state and a tsunami watch as far as Hawaii. They were lifted within hours. It was the largest earthquake in the United States in 50 years, seismologists said.

Alaska quake could be strongest in US in half a century

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Major quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami for Alaska

2021-07-29T19:25+0200

Alaskan coast 8.2 magnitude earthquake was the strongest one in decades, official says

2021-07-29T19:16+0200

. Parts of Alaska are under tsunami advisories after an 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the state’s coast, according to preliminary data from the US Geological Survey. (Google Maps) By Madeline Holcombe and Joe Sutton | CNN. The 8.2 magnitude earthquake that struck off Alaska’s coast Wednesday night was the , an official told CNN.

Alaskan coast 8.2 magnitude earthquake was the strongest one in decades, official says

2021-07-29T19:15+0200

Alaska quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami

2021-07-29T19:14+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska (AP) — A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise and people get a better look.

Tsunami warning siren heard in Alaska after earthquake

2021-07-29T18:58+0200

A shallow earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck the Alaska Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings in the region.

An 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Alaska.

2021-07-29T18:57+0200

A powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Alaska late Wednesday night, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of the state and a tsunami watch as far as Hawaii. They were lifted within hours. The earthquake was detected about 75 miles southeast of Chignik, Alaska, about 10:15 p.

Strong Alaska Quake Produces Prolonged Shaking, Small Tsunami

2021-07-29T18:46+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska —A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise and people get a better look.

Minute to escape death, sirens warn of tsunami, 8.2 earthquake shakes Alaska (clip)

2021-07-29T18:39+0200

The US National Tsunami Warning Center has issued a warning to people living near the coast in Alaska. pacific coast including Guam Watch out for the dangers of tsunami waves as officials from the Japan and New Zealand Earthquake and Tsunami Surveillance Center have expedited the assessment of the magnitude of the 8.

8.2 magnitude quake in Alaska puts some B.C. coastal residents on edge

2021-07-29T18:37+0200

KITAMAAT VILLAGE, B.C. — A powerful earthquake off Alaska Wednesday night triggered tsunami warnings and watches far across the Pacific and led to some anxious hours for residents of low lying regions along British Columbia's northwest coast. The U.S. Geological Survey says an 8.

Tsunami warning issued for Alaska and Hawaii

2021-07-29T18:22+0200

Tsunami warning issued for and Hawaii A magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska Wednesday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake struck 91 kilometers southeast of Perryville at 10:15 p.m. local time, the Geological Survey said. Perryville is a small village about 800 kilometers from Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city.

Tsunami warnings lifted after magnitude 8.2 quake hits Alaska

2021-07-29T18:08+0200

Anchorage — Tsunami warnings were lifted for Alaska and the rest of Pacific after a huge earthquake of 8.2 magnitude struck the seismically active US state in the late hours on Wednesday. In Alaska, small tsunami waves measuring under a foot above tide level were observed in Sand Point, Old Harbor,....

8.2 magnitude quake off Alaskan peninsula, small tsunami recorded

2021-07-29T18:08+0200

The earthquake hit 56 miles (91 kilometers) southeast of the town of Perryville, the USGS said. The quake struck at 10:15 pm Wednesday (0615 GMT Thursday). Perryville is a small village about 500 miles from Anchorage, Alaska’s biggest city. The US government’s National Tsunami Warning Center....

Alaskan coast 8.2 magnitude earthquake was the strongest one in decades, official says

2021-07-29T18:05+0200

(CNN) -- The 8.2 magnitude earthquake that struck off Alaska's coast Wednesday night was the , an official told CNN. The very strong quake was located about 56 miles (91 kilometers) east southeast of Perryville, Alaska, and happened around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. At 29 miles deep (46.

8.2-Magnitude Earthquake Near Alaska Triggers Tsunami Warning

2021-07-29T17:56+0200

The warning was issued in parts of Alaska after the powerful earthquake struck about 75 miles off its southern coast, prompting a tsunami watch that spun as far as Hawaii. Within hours, the warning was lifted. NOW PLAYING 8.2-Magnitude Earthquake Near Alaska Triggers Tsunami....

8.2-magnitude quake hits 104 km SE of Perryville, Alaska -- USGS

2021-07-29T17:55+0200

SAN FRANCISCO, July 29 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.2 jolted 104 km southeast of Perryville, Alaska at 0615 GMT on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 32.2 km, was determined to be at 55.325 degrees north latitude and 157.841 degrees west longitude.

Earthquake in Alaska, magnitude 8.2: tsunami warning

2021-07-29T17:55+0200

US authorities have issued a tsunami warning following an earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale recorded off the coast of Alaska. The alarm was disclosed by the Noaa (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) on its web page after the quake, whose epicenter was located 90 kilometers southeast of Perryville, the hypocenter 46.

Magnitude 8.2 quake strikes Alaska, tsunami warning issued

2021-07-29T17:53+0200

The quake was at a depth of 47 kilometers (29 miles) and its epicenter was 91 kilometers (56 miles) off Perryville, Alaska, according to the USGS. Foto: Illustration / AA A tsunami alert has been issued after a powerful magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said early on Thursday.

Magnitude 8.2 quake strikes Alaska, tsunami warning issued

2021-07-29T17:52+0200

A tsunami alert has been issued after a powerful magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska , the US Geological Survey (USGS) said early on Thursday. The quake was at a depth of 47 kilometers (29 miles) and its epicenter was 91 kilometers (56 miles) off Perryville, Alaska, according to the USGS.

Pacific tsunami warnings lifted after earthquake in Alaska

2021-07-29T17:41+0200

WASHINGTON: An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula late Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, generating small waves but no major tsunami. The earthquake hit 56 miles (91 kilometers) southeast of the town of , the said. The quake struck at 10:15pm Wednesday (0615 GMT Thursday).

Alaska earthquake prompts tsunami warnings as people take shelter - The Guardian

2021-07-29T17:38+0200

A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast early Thursday caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise and people get a better look.

Alaska earthquake prompts tsunami warnings as people take shelter - The Guardian

2021-07-29T17:35+0200

8.2 Magnitude Quake in Alaska Puts Some B.C. Coastal Residents on Edge

2021-07-29T17:15+0200

KITAMAAT VILLAGE, B.C.—A powerful earthquake off Alaska Wednesday night triggered tsunami warnings and watches far across the Pacific and led to some anxious hours for residents of low lying regions along ’s northwest coast. The U.S. Geological Survey says an 8.

Alaska quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami

2021-07-29T17:03+0200

No tsunami threat to the Marianas from 8.2 Alaska earthquake

2021-07-29T17:02+0200

A wave crashes onto a the base of a navigational beacon at the mouth of the boat basin in Hagåtña as an Alupang Beach Club parasailing vessel heads out to the open ocean with a load of passengers on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. Pacific Daily News Rick Cruz/PDN, Pacific Daily News There is no tsunami....

8.2M quake hits Alaska, Tsunami watch issued for Hawaii

2021-07-29T17:01+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska -- A powerful earthquake which struck just off Alaska’s southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise and people get a better look.

6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Alaska

2021-07-29T16:41+0200

A powerful 8.2 earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula in the early hours of Thursday. Miami World / telemundo51. According to the Honolulu Star Advertiser, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center listed the magnitude as 8.1 but the United States Geological Survey said the earthquake was a magnitude 8.

8.2 magnitude quake in Alaska puts some B.C. coastal residents on edge 0

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Alaska Earthquake

2021-07-29T16:34+0200

The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center announced at about 5:30 a.m. Thursday that all tsunami warnings for the area were canceled. The center added , "Remember, strong and unusual currents may continue for several hours. If you have damage, please report it to your local officials. Stay safe, get some rest, and we'll keep the watch for you.

8.2 magnitude quake in Alaska puts some B.C. coastal residents on edge 0 7/29/2021 6:47:30 AM

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Alaska earthquake: Massive 8.2 quake leads to tsunami warnings

2021-07-29T16:22+0200

8.2 magnitude quake in Alaska puts some B.C. coastal residents on edge

2021-07-29T16:19+0200

8.2 magnitude quake in Alaska puts some B.C. coastal residents on edge

2021-07-29T16:12+0200

KITAMAAT VILLAGE, B.C. - A powerful earthquake off Alaska Wednesday night triggered tsunami warnings and watches far across the Pacific and led to some anxious hours for residents of low lying regions along British Columbia’s northwest coast. The U.S. Geological Survey says an 8.

Pacific tsunami warnings lifted after big quake in Alaska

2021-07-29T16:10+0200

ANCHORAGE, Alaska: Tsunami warnings were lifted for Alaska and the rest of Pacific after a huge earthquake of 8.2 magnitude struck the seismically active U.S. state in the late hours on Wednesday. In Alaska, small tsunami waves measuring under a foot above tide level were observed in Sand Point, Old....

Tsunami watch issued for Hawaii after 8.2M quake hits Alaska

2021-07-29T16:03+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska (AP) — A tsunami watch was issued for Hawaii on Wednesday evening following a large earthquake off the Alaska peninsula. According to Honolulu Star Advertiser, The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center listed the magnitude as 8.1 and said “an investigation is underway to determine if there is a tsunami threat to Hawaii.

Huge quake of magnitude 8.2 on Alaska peninsula triggers tsunami alert

2021-07-29T16:02+0200

A strong and shallow earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck the Alaskan peninsula late on Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings in the U.S. state and heightened surveillance across the pacific. There were no immediate reports of loss of property or life. Tsunami warning sirens were sounded close to a Walmart store in Kodiak, Alaska, Reuters reported.

Alaskan coast 8.2 magnitude earthquake was the strongest one in decades, official says

2021-07-29T16:01+0200

Alaska quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami

2021-07-29T15:57+0200

PERRYVILLE, Alaska — A powerful earthquake that struck just off Alaska's southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. Residents reported only minor damage, but officials said that could change after sunrise and people get a better look.

Alaska earthquake prompts tsunami warnings as people take shelter

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Alaska quake produces prolonged shaking, small tsunami

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Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T04:10+0200

Quincy, IL (62301) Today. Isolated thunderstorms this evening, then skies turning partly cloudy after midnight. Low 72F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight. Isolated thunderstorms this evening, then skies turning partly cloudy after midnight. Low 72F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T04:18+0200

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T04:16+0200

8.2 magnitude quake off Alaskan peninsula, causes small tsunami

2021-07-30T04:20+0200

Washington: An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula late on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, generating small waves but no major tsunami. The earthquake hit 56 miles (91 kilometers) southeast of the town of Perryville, the USGS said. The quake struck at 10:15 pm Wednesday (0615 GMT Thursday).

Alaska quake a reminder of tsunami risk in Washington

2021-07-30T04:40+0200

Alaska’s biggest earthquake since 1965 triggered tsunami warnings and brought a reminder of the risk in Washington State. The 8.2 magnitude quake was centered 65 miles off the Alaska Peninsula. But on Thursday night, no one knew how bad it would be as they headed for higher ground.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

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Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T05:30+0200

Topic #Earthquake Alaska

2021-07-30T09:10+0200

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) -The most powerful U.S. earthquake in half a century left Alaska mostly unscathed, thanks to the remote location and depth of the epicenter, officials said on Thursday. The magnitude-8.2 Chignik Earthquake, which struck at 10:15 p.m. local time on Wednesday (0615 GMT Thursday) just off the Aleutians,.

Tremor: 3.6 magnitude quake rattles Johannesburg on Friday

2021-07-30T09:09+0200

Did the earth shake for you on Friday morning? A 3.6 magnitude earthquake was felt in Johannesburg. Here’s what we know. Joburg tremor details The tremor took place at 6:34 SAST on Friday, 30 July, in Kathlehong. The hypocentre depth was 10 kilometres. Its magnitude measured 3.6 on the Richter Scale; Coordinates: 26 342 S, 28 227 E M3.

SIARAN MEDIA PENAFIAN PENULARAN KEJADIAN TSUNAMI DI PERAIRAN SABAH _30 JULAI 2021

2021-07-30T09:55+0200

SIARAN MEDIA JABATAN METEOROLOGI MALAYSIA KEMENTERIAN ALAM SEKITAR DAN AIR 30 JULAI 2021 Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MET Malaysia) telah mendapat maklumat berkenaan penularan mesej mengenai kejadian tsunami boleh melanda perairan Malaysia umumnya dan perairan Sabah khususnya yang disebabkan oleh kejadian gempa bumi kuat bermagnitud 7.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

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The biggest US earthquake in half a century causes little damage to Alaska

2021-07-30T10:10+0200

According to officials, the largest quake in the United States in the last half century has caused many tremors, but has spared Alaska significant damage in less populated areas. A magnitude 8.2 quake was reported Wednesday at about 10:15 pm and occurred just south of the Alaska Peninsula, about 500 miles (804.

Pakistani, Chinese scientists discuss natural disasters

2021-07-30T10:49+0200

China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth Science (CPJRC), jointly initiated by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Academy of Science, and Chinese Academy of Sciences held a leading conference in Chengdu, themed CPEC Earth Science Sustainable Development — Natural Disasters and Risks.

Largest US quake in half-century causes Alaska little damage

2021-07-30T11:56+0200

The largest earthquake in the United States in the last half century produced a lot of shaking but spared Alaska any major damage in a sparsely populated region, officials said Thursday. The magnitude 8.2 earthquake was reported about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, and struck just south of the Alaska Peninsula, nearly 500 miles (804.

MetMalaysia denies tsunami warning in Sabah waters

2021-07-30T12:01+0200

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has denied claims that a tsunami could occur in Malaysia especially in Sabah waters. The department said it had received information on the dissemination of the tsunami warning which was issued after a strong earthquake measuring 7.

Agriculture, Vol. 11, Pages 726: The Impacts of Training on Farmers’ Preparedness Behaviors of Earthquake Disaster—Evidence from Earthquake-Prone Settlements in Rural China

2021-07-30T12:11+0200

Earthquakes have strong negative impacts on the development of global economic society. Fortunately, these negative impacts can be reduced through earthquake-preparedness behaviors. However, existing studies mostly focus on the driving factors of disaster-preparedness behaviors among urban....

‘Did that really happen?’ Best reactions to Joburg’s earthquake

2021-07-30T12:10+0200

Johannesburg residents had a rude awakening on Friday morning after a 3.6 magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of the city. According to Earthquake Monitor, the tremor took place at 06.34am in Katlehong, east of Johannesburg. The hypocentre depth was 10km and its magnitude measured 3.6 on the Richter scale.

Alaska hit by an 8.2 earthquake

2021-07-30T12:14+0200

An 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula late on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, generating small waves but no tsunami before all warnings were canceled. The earthquake hit 90 kilometers southeast of the town of Perryville, the USGS said. The quake struck at 10:15pm.

Tsunami warning is fake news, says MetMalaysia

2021-07-30T12:28+0200

THE Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has denied claims that a tsunami could occur in Malaysia, especially in Sabah waters. The department said it had received information on the dissemination of the tsunami “warning” which came about after a strong earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale struck off the Alaskan Peninsula at 2.

MetMalaysia denies tsunami warning in Sabah waters

2021-07-30T12:34+0200

MetMalaysia said it received information on the dissemination of the tsunami warning which was issued after a strong earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale struck off the Alaskan Peninsula at 2.15pm, yesterday. — Reuters pic. Follow us on and subscribe to our channel for the latest updates.

MetMalaysia denies tsunami warning in Sabah waters

2021-07-30T13:00+0200

KUALA LUMPUR : The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has denied claims that a tsunami could occur in Malaysia especially in Sabah waters. The department said it had received information on the dissemination of the tsunami warning which was issued after a strong earthquake measuring 7.

MetMalaysia denies tsunami warning in Sabah waters

2021-07-30T13:11+0200

Earthquake In Alaska Was The Strongest In The United States In Half a Century

2021-07-30T14:35+0200

Anchorage, Alaska – The strongest earthquake in the United States in the past half century produced a severe shaking but did not cause major damage in the sparsely populated region of Alaska where it struck, authorities said Thursday. It was a magnitude 8.

People in tsunami risk areas should be prepared to evacuate before the official warning, expert says

2021-07-30T15:05+0200

Rory Smith was sleeping when the tsunami warning sirens blared early Thursday but she managed to get out of her house in the village of Kitimaat, B.C., thanks to her grandmother waking her up. "She said that there [was] a tsunami coming and I had to run up the hill," Smith said.

PM Imran accepts Saudi Crown Prince’s invitation to ‘Green Middle East’...

2021-07-30T15:10+0200

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday accepted the invitation of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend the ‘Middle East Green Initiative’ summit in October. Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki extended the formal invitation from the crown prince to the premier when he called on him Khan at his office.

Alaska Quake Produces Prolonged Shaking, Small Tsunami

2021-07-30T15:09+0200

FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show An Earthquake In Alaska In July 2021?

2021-07-30T16:46+0200

A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows the inside of a home during the 8.2 magnitude earthquake that happened in Alaska on July 28. Verdict: False. The video actually shows an earthquake in Alaska in 2018. Fact Check: An 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska’s coast on Wednesday night, and....

31 July 2021 - Strong Earthquake in Peru-Ecuador Border Region at 01.10am

2021-07-30T19:45+0200

JABATAN METEOROLOGI MALAYSIA KEMENTERIAN ALAM SEKITAR DAN AIR JALAN SULTAN Telefon : 603-7967 8000 46667 PETALING JAYA Faksimili : 603-7957 8052 SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN E-mel : seismo@met.gov.my MALAYSIA Laman Web : www.met.gov.my JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Our Ref.: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.

News Alaska Just Sustained Its Strongest Earthquake on Record in Several Decades By Lizzy Rosenberg

2021-07-30T20:41+0200

Out of the 50 U.S. states, California tends to be the most notorious for earthquakes — but Alaska just sustained its largest on record since 1964. On July 29, 2021, The Last Frontier was unfortunately struck by an 8.2 magnitude earthquake, which resulted in two massive aftershocks.

Coastal Tsunami Threat: A Reminder For Los Angeles Beach Towns

2021-07-30T21:15+0200

Early Thursday an 8.2 magnitude quake struck the Aleutian Islands in Alaska causing a ripple effect through California's oceanfront towns. (Courtney Teague/Patch) LOS ANGELES, CA — Early Thursday, four hours after the 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck off of the coast of Alaska near a remote island....

No tsunami threat to B.C. after powerful magnitude 8.2 earthquake shakes Alaska

2021-07-30T21:32+0200

A powerful earthquake that struck just off Alaska's southern coast caused prolonged shaking and prompted tsunami warnings that sent people scrambling for shelters. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake measured magnitude 8.2 and hit 91 kilometres east southeast of Perryville, Alaska, at about 11:15 p.

Phuket to be Chennai’s sister city

2021-07-30T21:47+0200

The city of Phuket in Thailand has proposed to establish a sister city agreement with Chennai. The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chennai has requested the Greater Chennai Corporation to discuss various aspects of the sister city partnership. Once the State government gives its nod, the Corporation....

An earthquake registered in northern Peru was felt in several locations in Ecuador this Friday, July 30

2021-07-30T23:51+0200

The Geological Survey of Colombia indicated that at 12:10 the earthquake of magnitude 6.1 was reported at a depth of less than 70 kilometers in the north of Peru. In parallel, the National Seismological Center of Peru specified that the earthquake originated 12 kilometers west of Sullana, in the department of Piura.

Commentary: We are living through a new, horrible phase of climate change

2021-07-31T01:09+0200

LONDON: In just over a week, if all goes as planned, a colossal report on the state of the global climate will emerge from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. This is the sixth analysis of its kind in 31 years and, like the other five, it will be a sweeping scientific assessment of how and why the planet is warming.

43 injured as magnitude-6.1 earthquake hits northern Peru

2021-07-31T04:28+0200

BOGOTA, July 31 -- At least 43 people were injured when a magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit northern Peru on Friday, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported according to authorities. Authorities did not report any tsunami warnings following the quake, but of the injured, three had serious injuries, according to initial reports.

43 injured as magnitude-6.1 earthquake hits northern Peru

2021-07-31T07:29+0200

By Sinan Dogan. BOGOTA, Colombia At least 43 people were injured when a magnitude-6.1 earthquake hit northern Peru on Friday, according to authorities. Authorities did not report any tsunami warnings following the quake, but of the injured, three had serious injuries, according to initial reports.

Largest US Quake in Half-Century Causes Alaska Little Damage

2021-07-31T11:40+0200

ANCHORAGE, —The largest earthquake in the United States in the last half century produced a lot of shaking but spared Alaska any major damage in a sparsely populated region, officials said Thursday. The magnitude 8.2 earthquake was reported about 10:15 p.m.

Alaska quake is strongest in US in half a century

2021-07-31T12:16+0200

Tokyo Olympics: The medal winners' flowers that pay tribute to 2011 disaster

2021-07-31T12:49+0200

Winning an Olympic medal is a huge moment for any athlete, but there is special significance to the bouquet of flowers they are being handed at Tokyo 2020. The ceremonial blooms were mainly grown in three districts of north-east Japan that were devastated by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and the at the Fukushima nuclear plant.

Chile: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake near Valparaiso, July 31

2021-07-31T14:55+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurred near Valparaiso, Chile, at 08:14 July 31. The epicenter was about 135 km (84 miles) west-northwest of Santiago. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 26 km (16 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout central Chile.

Mexico: Magnitude-5.5 earthquake occurs in Gulf of California at around 09:39 July 31

2021-07-31T22:23+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.5 earthquake occurred in the Gulf of California at 09:39 July 31. The epicenter was about 60 km (40 miles) southwest of San Carlos, Mexico. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light to moderate shaking was probably felt throughout southern Baja....

President urges youth to play their role...

2021-07-31T23:59+0200

Staff Reporter. President Arif Alvi has said that the youth should play their dynamic role in ongoing massive Ten Billion Tree Tsunami campaign of the government and reverse the degenerating effects of the global warming and environmental pollution. Speaking at a monsoon tree plantation drive....

No tsunami threat after earthquake north of Yigo

2021-08-01T06:37+0200

An 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred north of Yigo, according a release by the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management Emergency Operations Center. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the earthquake about 34 miles north northeast of Yigo with a depth of about 75 miles at 11:09 a.m.

Greece: Magnitude-5.7 earthquake occurs in Aegean Sea, near Dodecanese Islands at around 07:31 Aug. 1

2021-08-01T09:27+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred southern Aegean Sea at around 07:31 Aug. 1. The epicenter was about 61 km (38 miles) south-southwest of Kos. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and moderate shaking was probably felt near the epicenter.

Iceland: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake southwest of Reykjavik, Aug. 1

2021-08-01T14:55+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurred southwest of Reykjavik at 10:40 Aug. 1. The epicenter was about 219 km (136 miles) south-southwest of Reykjavík. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 15 km (9 miles), and light shaking was probably felt in parts of southwest Iceland.

Understanding Beijing’s Disaster Response to the Flooding in Central China

2021-08-01T16:16+0200

Commentary. July 23 marked the third day of major flooding in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou in Henan Province. Based on my observations on how the Chinese regime handles natural disasters, authorities would use the first three days to gather data before releasing an official statement.

A tsunami of deferred debt is about to hit homeowners no longer protected...

2021-08-01T16:23+0200

Homeowners behind on their mortgage payments who aren't forced out will still be displaced if selling is their only option, and an estimated one in ten10 borrowers in forbearance will not have enough equity to sell. Δείτε περισσότερα: The Washington Post... A tsunami of deferred debt is about to hit homeowners no longer protected.

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattles North Island

2021-08-01T21:40+0200

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattled the central North Island in the early hours of Monday. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattled parts of the Waikato in the early hours of Monday. According to GeoNet, more than 2700 people reported feeling the quake shortly after 1am on Monday.

The Star: The medal winners’ flowers that pay tribute to 2011 disaster

2021-08-02T00:04+0200

Winning an Olympic medal is a huge moment for any athlete, but there is special significance to the bouquet of flowers they are being handed at Tokyo 2020. More than 5,000 bouquets are being handed to athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The ceremonial blooms were mainly grown in three....

The medal winners’ flowers that pay tribute to 2011 disaster

2021-08-02T00:19+0200

4.5 magnitude earthquake west of Merizo; no injuries, damage or tsunami...

2021-08-02T01:12+0200

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 that struck 267 kilometers west-southwest of Merizo with a depth of 233.8 km, at 6:33 a.m. (ChST). There is no tsunami threat to Guam from the earthquake. There were no reports made to Guam 911 dispatch of damages or injuries from the earthquake.

Earthquake alert

2021-08-02T03:06+0200

Day and Time: Aug. 2, 2021, 9:37 a.m. Epicenter: In Shimane Prefecture. N 35.1, E 133.1. Depth: 10 kilometers. Preliminary magnitude: 4.3. Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7. Note: No tsunami warning issued. To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox, subscribe here.

On this day: 1968 7.3-magnitude Luzon quake

2021-08-02T04:21+0200

At 4:19 a.m. on Aug. 2, 1968, a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Luzon. The quake killed 268 people. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Intensity VII was recorded in Manila despite its location being far from the epicenter.