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Moderate magnitude 4.6 earthquake 107 km southwest of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador

2021-08-18T14:35+0200

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Puerto El Triunfo, Departamento de Usulutan, El Salvador, was reported only 21 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide.

ReadyWise Announces their Support for Team Rubicon for Earthquake Relief in Haiti

2021-08-18T03:01+0200

SALT LAKE CITY Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ReadyWise, the leader in Emergency Food Supplies, announces fundraiser for earthquake disaster relief in Haiti in partnership with Team Rubicon. From August 17, 2021 , to August 24, 2021 , 20% of proceeds from customer purchases on both ReadyWise's and....

ReadyWise Announces their Support for Team Rubicon for Earthquake Relief in Haiti

2021-08-18T02:48+0200

ReadyWise Announces their Support for Team Rubicon for Earthquake Relief in Haiti

2021-08-18T02:27+0200

ReadyWise Announces their Support for Team Rubicon for Earthquake Relief in Haiti

2021-08-18T02:20+0200

ReadyWise Announces their Support for Team Rubicon for Earthquake Relief in Haiti

2021-08-18T02:19+0200

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Â ReadyWise, the leader in Emergency Food Supplies, announces fundraiser for earthquake disaster relief in Haiti in partnership with Team Rubicon. From August 17, 2021, to August 24, 2021, 20% of proceeds from customer purchases on both ReadyWise's Â and....

Navy, Coast Guard Units Rush to Aid Haitian Earthquake Victims

2021-08-17T20:08+0200

Canadian Medical Assistant Team Cristina Coams alongside with Petty Officer 1st Class Rob Updike and Hero Client Rescue paramedic Nadia Van der Heyden evaluate an injured female Aug. 15, 2021. U.S. COAST GUARD / Petty Officer 3rd Class Erik Villa-Rodriguez. ARLINGTON, Va. — Under the direction of U.S.

Tropical Storm Henri expected to form behind Fred, Grace

2021-08-16T22:26+0200

The U.S. National Weather Service said tropical depression #8 has formed 120 miles east-southeast of Bermuda and could become Tropical Storm Henri soon, possibly as early as Monday night. As of Monday morning, the storm had maximum sustained winds of 35 miles per hour, moving about 9 miles per hour.

Lifestyle 3 hours ago Documenting Philippine heritage hits and misses

2021-08-16T21:18+0200

Heritage documentation is one of the ways to efficiently archive essential evidence pertaining to not only infractions committed toward our tangible and intangible heritage but at the same time, a way to preserve certain best practices in the areas of conservation, preservation and restoration.

‘High Casualties Are Probable’: USGS Reports Massive 7.2 Earthquake Just Struck Haiti

2021-08-14T18:34+0200

At 12:29 UTC on Saturday (8:29 a.m. EDT) the USGS recorded a magnitude 7.2 earthquake near the town of Petit Trou de Nippes in Haiti, about 90 miles from Port-au-Prince. “Red alert for shaking-related fatalities. High casualties are probable and the disaster is likely widespread,” reads the alert on the USGS website.

Earthquake reported few minutes ago in or near Dominican Republic

2021-08-14T14:36+0200

We are receiving unverified early reports of seismic activity in or around Dominican Republic at approximately 12:31 GMT. There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this seismic-like event. It may or may not turn out to be an actual naturally occurring earthquake. We expect more accurate data to emerge in the next few minutes.

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake strikes near South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, USA

2021-08-14T14:36+0200

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake near South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, USA, was reported only 10 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered the key international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the US.

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake strikes near South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, USA

2021-08-13T04:57+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 occurred only 8 minutes ago 37 miles southeast of South Lake Tahoe, California, United States, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a very shallow depth of 1.6 miles beneath the epicenter near South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California,....

Tourist Coastal Town Hit by 'Meteotsunami' As Streets Flooded, Boats Cast Adrift

2021-08-12T19:39+0200

A "meteotsunami" hit a Spanish tourist resort on Tuesday night, disrupting fishing fleets and flooding streets with water. The sharp rise in sea level at Santa Pola, located in the province of Alicante, "surprised" locals, according to the area's local police force, and caused several boats to drift.

Coastal Town Hit by 'Meteotsunami' As Streets Flooded, Boats Cast Adrift

2021-08-12T18:57+0200

Moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake 9 km northwest of Juchitan de Zaragoza, Mexico

2021-08-11T05:29+0200

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Juchitan de Zaragoza, Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca, Mexico, was reported only 22 minutes ago by Mexico's National Seismological Service (SSN), considered the main national agency that monitors seismic activity in Mexico.

Earthquake Hits Overnight In Howard County

2021-08-04T09:43+0200

Baltimore (WJZ)- A 2.1 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Maryland to D.C. overnight. It happened around 2am near Highland in Howard County. READ MORE: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Fires Controversial Flutist Who Had Spread Conspiracy Theories Definitely felt an Earthquake out here in Howard County Maryland.

Colombia: Natural Hazards Monitoring - 2 August 2021

2021-08-03T08:08+0200

Official. Wildfire. Hawaii, United States On 2 August 2021, FEMA reported fire began in Mana Road, Hawaii, on 30 July and has burned 40,000 acres near the community of Waimea on the big island of Hawaii. The fire, with zero percent contained, threatens homes, power lines, and Highway 190, and Old Saddle Road are closed.

Peru - Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, INDECI, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 02 August 2021)

2021-08-02T16:02+0200

An earthquake of 6.2 M at a depth of 33 km occurred on 30 July at 17.10 UTC (12.10 local time) in Piura Region (northern Peru), close to the border with Ecuador. The epicentre was 8 km east-southeast of Sullana City (Sullana Province). Up to 16,000 people were exposed to very strong shaking and 938,000 to strong shaking.

Peru, Ecuador: Magnitude-6.1 earthquake leaves more than 40 people injured in border region July 30 /update 1

2021-07-31T01:55+0200

Event. More than 40 people were injured in Peru's Piura Region after a magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck near Sullana at around 12:10 July 30. The quake caused significant structural damage throughout the region, as well as landslides in its coastal areas, especially near Paita; emergency and rescue crews continue to operate in the area.

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.

Peru, Ecuador: Magnitude-6.1 earthquake occurs in border region at around 12:10 July 30

2021-07-30T21:27+0200

Event. A magnitude-6.1 earthquake occurred in northwestern Peru in the Peru-Ecuador border region at around 12:10 July 30. The epicenter was about 8 km (5 miles) east of Sullana. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 33 km (21 miles), and strong shaking was probably felt throughout the Peruvian....

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.

Moderate magnitude 4.3 quake hits 56 km southeast of Pinotepa Nacional, Mexico early afternoon

2021-07-28T23:18+0200

A shallow magnitude 4.3 earthquake was reported early afternoon near Pinotepa Nacional, Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca, Mexico. According to Mexico's National Seismological Service (SSN), the quake hit on Wednesday 28 July 2021 at 3:23 pm local time at a shallow depth of 14 km.

Columnists Dances With Words: Did you hear anything? Posted 16 seconds ago 735 pm Wednesday July 14, 2021: KaaaaBOOM! (That’s the best my limited onomatopoeic skills can muster.) I got off my big fat sofa and popped my head out the front door to see what had caused the bang. My wife thought it could have been a propane tank

2021-07-24T21:50+0200

NOT EARTHQUAKE TOLERANT – This traditional Moroccan village was similar to the original Agadir. It was made using an economical ‘rammed earth’ technique. Unfortunately, it has almost zero earthquake tolerance and does not withstand exposure to heavy rainfall.

It happened at night| The death of the wife of the President’s Adviser for Health Affairs… and the artist

2021-07-24T21:20+0200

Saturday 24 July 2021 Books – Ahmed Abdel Moneim: Yesterday night and until the early hours of Saturday morning witnessed many important events at the local and international levels, the most prominent of which were the following: A decrease in injuries ..

Small magnitude 3.1 earthquake 41 miles southeast of South Lake Tahoe, California, United States

2021-07-23T22:21+0200

A very shallow magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported around noon near South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Friday 23 July 2021 at 12:47 pm local time at a very shallow depth of 3.4 miles.

Couple charged after gender reveal sparked deadly bushfire

2021-07-22T12:08+0200

A couple whose gender reveal party was blamed for starting a deadly California wildfire last year have been charged with involuntary manslaughter. The El Dorado Fire in California burned across 22,000 acres in Southern California in 2020, injuring 13 people and killing 39-year-old firefighter Charlie Morton.

Small magnitude 3.0 quake hits 6 miles northeast of El Centro, California, United States in the evening

2021-07-22T06:19+0200

Just 12 minutes ago, a 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck near El Centro, Imperial County, California, USA. The tremor was recorded in the evening on Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 8:48 pm local time, at a shallow depth of 6.8 miles below the surface. The event was filed by the United States Geological Survey, the first seismological agency to report it.

Small 3.1 quake hits near El Centro, Imperial County, California, USA

2021-07-22T06:19+0200

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake near El Centro, Imperial County, California, USA, was reported only 6 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered the key international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the US. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 6.

Moderate magnitude 4.4 quake hits 76 km northeast of Calama, Chile late at night

2021-07-22T06:19+0200

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 4.4 quake in Chile near Calama, Provincia de El Loa, Antofagasta, only 24 minutes ago. The earthquake hit late at night on Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 11:29 pm local time at an intermediate depth of 139 km.

Light mag. 4.4 earthquake - 76 km northeast of Calama, Provincia de El Loa, Antofagasta, Chile, on Thursday, 22 July 2021 at 03:29 (GMT)

2021-07-22T06:19+0200

Central America: Magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurs in North Pacific Ocean at around 19:28 CST July 21

2021-07-22T04:21+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.3 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean at around 19:28 CST July 21. The epicenter was about 55 km (34 miles) southwest of Masachapa, Nicaragua. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 35 km (22 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout northern Costa Rica,....

Small magnitude 3.4 quake hits 38 miles southeast of South Lake Tahoe, California, United States in the afternoon

2021-07-22T01:43+0200

Just 8 minutes ago, a 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, USA. The tremor was recorded in the afternoon on Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 4:33 pm local time, at a very shallow depth of 1.9 miles below the surface.

An earthquake sank it and “Amon” preserved it.. the latest archaeological discovery in the city

2021-07-19T20:54+0200

Monday 19 July 2021 Alexandria – Mohamed El Badry: A new archaeological discovery in Alexandria dating back more than 2,000 years, was reached by a joint team today, Monday, within the work of the Egyptian-French archaeological mission of the European Institute of Underwater Archeology (IEASM),....

Top Infos Rewmi du 16 08 2021

2021-08-16T12:13+0200

: Deux Guinéens et deux Gambiens ont été arrêtés par les éléments de la Sûreté Urbaine en possession de faux documents; Un accident mortel a eu lieu, ce dimanche, en plein centre-ville de Kaolack, sur la route nationale numéro 1. Accident Un accident mortel a eu lieu, ce dimanche, en plein centre-ville de Kaolack, sur la route nationale numéro 1.

Du séisme d’El Asnam aux feux de Tizi Ouzou, les rejets par l’Algérie de l’aide du Maroc

2021-08-13T17:39+0200

Dans son allocution télévisée du jeudi 12 août, le président Abdelmadjid Tebboune a fait l’impasse sur la disposition des plus hautes autorités du Maroc à apporter une assistance à l’Algérie pour faire face aux feux qui ravagent des régions de son pays. Une position prévisible.

Un couple inculpé dans un incendie dans le sud de la Californie déclenché par une révélation de genre

2021-07-21T07:27+0200

PALM SPRING, Californie – Le couple qui a utilisé une bombe fumigène lors d’une cérémonie de révélation de genre et déclenché l’incendie de forêt d’El Dorado en Californie du Sud qui a tué un pompier l’année dernière a été inculpé d’homicide involontaire et de 29 autres crimes, ont annoncé mardi les autorités.

Haiti : 'Nunca hay ayuda': tras el terremoto en Haití miles buscan ...

2021-08-18T14:49+0200

Un puñado de médicos trabajó toda la noche en salas de triaje improvisadas. Un senador retirado utilizó su avión de hélice de siete plazas para transportar a los pacientes más graves a que recibieran atención de emergencia en la capital. El ... ... La crisi umanitaria ad Haiti si intensifica.

La catastrofe. Haiti, tempesta sulle macerie: i colpiti isolati dalle alluvioni

2021-08-18T13:24+0200

Per le strade di Les Cayes, una delle zone più colpite dal terremoto di Haiti , i bambini hanno disperato bisogno di cibo, acqua e ripari in cui rifugiarsi. Il bilancio delle vittime è salito, sono almeno 1.400 le persone che hanno perso la vita e 80 mila le ...

Terremoto Haiti di 7.2, primo bilancio di 29 morti. Centinaia di case crollate

2021-08-14T19:41+0200

Terremoto devastante ad Haiti che si inserisce su una scia di terremoti fortissimi (il 12 agosto una scossa di 8.1 è stata registrata nell'Atlantico del Sud tra South Georgia e Sandwich meridionali). Il sisma è stato di magnitudo 7.2 a 12 km a nord-est di Saint-Louis du Sud. Lo riferisce Usgs.

Allarme tsunami ad Haiti dopo il terremoto, la gente fugge verso l’interno [VIDEO] Migliaia di persone stanno fuggendo dalla costa verso le zone più interne e più elevate in via precauzionale. Situazione decisamente diversa per quel che riguarda il fronte terremoto, che ha causato innumerevolic rolli AGGIORNAMENTO ORE 17.20 — Le autorità caraibiche affermano che l’allarme tsunami è stato revocato. Il centro tsunami americano ha emanato l’allarme tsunami per una possibile onda anomala fino a tre metri di altezza, che potrebbe causare danni ingenti nei settori meridionali di Haiti.

2021-08-14T19:15+0200

Migliaia di persone stanno fuggendo dalla costa verso le zone più interne e più elevate in via precauzionale. Situazione decisamente diversa per quel che riguarda il fronte terremoto, che ha causato innumerevolic rolli. AGGIORNAMENTO ORE 17.20 — Le autorità caraibiche affermano che l’allarme tsunami è stato revocato.

Haiti, forte scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 7.2: vittime e crolli. La protezione civile: «Ci sono molte vittime» – I video

2021-08-14T17:43+0200

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Terremoto Haiti di 7.2, si temono molti morti (2 già accertati). Edifici crollati in tutto il Paese

2021-08-14T17:13+0200

Terremoto devastante ad Haiti, si temono molte vittime

2021-08-14T15:12+0200

Terremoto devastante ad Haiti che si inserisce su una scia di terremoti fortissimi (il 12 agosto una scossa di 8.1 è stata registrata nell'Atlantico del Sud tra South Georgia e Sandwich meridionali). Un sisma di magnitudo 7.2 è stato registrato ad Haiti , a 12 km a nord-est di Saint-Louis du Sud. Lo riferisce Usgs.

Costa Rica sends humanitarian aid to Haiti

2021-08-18T16:50+0200

Costa Rica on Wednesday sent several tons of humanitarian aid to Haiti, which was devastated by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake over the weekend. The supplies will be flown to Haiti by a Chilean Air Force plane. The South American country is coordinating with Costa Rica and other countries in the region to deliver aid.

Small magnitude 3.8 earthquake 30 miles northwest of El Centro, California, United States

2021-08-19T00:20+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 occurred early afternoon on Wednesday 18 August 2021 at 2:50 pm local time near El Centro, Imperial County, California, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 occurred only 12 minutes ago 30 miles northwest of El....

Small magnitude 3.3 earthquake 30 miles northwest of El Centro, California, United States

2021-08-19T06:51+0200

Just 6 minutes ago, a 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck near El Centro, Imperial County, California, USA. The tremor was recorded in the evening on Wednesday 18 August 2021 at 9:29 pm local time, at a very shallow depth of 1.7 miles below the surface. The event was filed by the United States....

Haiti, il molteplice disastro

2021-08-20T11:29+0200

Stanno aumentando drammaticamente le stime dell'impatto del terremoto di magnitudo 7,2 che ha colpito l'isola di Haiti alle 8:30 di sabato 14 agosto. Con i nostri team sul posto stiamo supportando le strutture sanitarie locali e provando ad accedere alle aree ...

Spanish Cooperation sends 30 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Haiti

2021-08-21T12:27+0200

Spain will send a plane tomorrow with 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Haiti to alleviate the consequences of the earthquake that struck the country on 14 August, killing, at the latest count by the Civil Protection authorities of Haiti, around 2,100 people and injuring a further 10,000.

Small magnitude 3.1 earthquake 40 miles southeast of South Lake Tahoe, California, United States

2021-08-21T22:57+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 occurred around noon on Saturday 21 August 2021 at 1:22 pm local time near South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a very shallow depth of 0.7 miles.

Small magnitude 3.1 quake hits 37 miles southeast of South Lake Tahoe, California, United States early afternoon

2021-08-22T01:29+0200

A very shallow magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported early afternoon near South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Saturday 21 August 2021 at 3:56 pm local time at a very shallow depth of 0.3 miles.

Queen plans 'legal fightback' after 'having enough' of Harry and Meghan 'attacks'

2021-08-22T00:21+0200

The Queen is planning a 'legal fightback' amid 'hurtful attacks' by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to reports. The 95-year-old monarch has reportedly ordered senior aides at Buckingham Palace to plan the fightback after repeated criticism from and Her legal team is allegedly calling on....

Semmancheri residents fear flooding due to encroachment

2021-08-21T23:03+0200

Residents of Semmancheri are worried that the construction of a compound wall by a private contractor, blocking the flow of water into the stormwater drain, could lead to flooding in several areas. The residents complained that a private builder had encroached the waterway by constructing a compound....

PM Imran’s Green Initiative receives global recognition

2021-08-21T15:18+0200

LAHORE – Pakistan is now in the midst of a Ten Billion Tree Tsunami, a project launched by Prime Minister Imran Khan soon after coming into power to tackle growing challenges of Climate Change. The planting program came on the back of the successful Billion Tree project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP),....

'Gehlot govt will be swept away by tsunami of change' ...

2021-08-21T11:34+0200

- IANS) Jaipur, Aug 21 (IANS) Union Minister and BJP national general secretary Bhupender Yadav announced that winds of change can be seen in Rajasthan and a strong Tsunami will sweep away the Ashok Gehlot government, Addressing a mammoth gathering in Ajmer's Kishangarh on Friday, he said: "The....

Listen to Employees to Understand Expectations and Reduce Polarization

2021-08-20T23:37+0200

When employers first sent employees home en masse in March 2020, many felt the exodus would last for just a few weeks. Over a year later, some are attempting to return to normal and call employees back into the office. They're finding this a challenging process, fraught with controversy and polarization.

Earthquake strikes in Mediterranean Sea off Lebanon’s coast

2021-08-20T23:16+0200

Reports from the European-Mediterranean Seismological center (EMSC) have shown that a 3.3 magnitude earthquake has occurred 69 kilometers southwest of Beirut in the Mediterranean Sea on Friday evening. No damages have been reported in Lebanon. According to a research by the American University in....

Swipe Left on the “Big One”: Better Dates for Cascadia Quakes

2021-08-20T16:23+0200

20 mins ago The popular media occasionally warns of an impending earthquake—the “big one”—that could devastate the U.S. Pacific Northwest and coastal British Columbia, Canada. Although ranging into hyperbole at times, such shocking coverage provides wake-up calls that the region is indeed vulnerable....

Environmental DNA preserved in marine sediment for detecting jellyfish blooms after a tsunami

2021-08-20T11:27+0200

Environmental DNA (eDNA) can be a powerful tool for detecting the distribution and abundance of target species. This study aimed to test the longevity of eDNA in marine sediment through a tank experiment and to use this information to reconstruct past faunal occurrence.

Jamaica, a magnet for storms

2021-08-20T08:52+0200

By its very geographical location, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica lies in the path of tropical storms and hurricanes. And this fair isle has been visited by many of these powerful swirls over the years. These atmospheric phenomena, which occur any time between June 1 and November 30 can cause much destruction and loss of lives.

It’s geography, stupid

2021-08-20T08:52+0200

About 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, Jamaica was jolted by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake. It turned out that it was a regional shake-up, and that there were severe losses of life and property in Haiti. Shortly after, social media were replete with posts declaring that Jamaica was spared the “wrath”....

Haiti struck by powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake

2021-08-19T22:59+0200

At least 227 people were killed in a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti early on August 14, toppling buildings in the disaster-plagued Caribbean nation still recovering from a devastating 2010 quake. The epicenter of the shaking, which rattled homes and sent terrified locals....

7 magnitude earthquake hits western Haiti, no tsunami warning yet

2021-08-19T13:36+0200

The EMSC also reported tremors in western Haiti on Saturday. photo credit: Getty Images. The US Geological Survey said a magnitude 7 earthquake struck western Haiti on Saturday. The USGS said the quake struck at a depth of 10 km, 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Petit Trou de Nipes.

Wine aged in ocean shows promise

2021-08-19T12:34+0200

MINAMI-SANRIKU, Miyagi >> A winery in Miyagi prefecture has adopted a unique method for aging its wine: storing it underwater. The Minami-Sanriku Winery makes wine from grapes grown in the town and other areas and uses an oyster farming facility to keep its product at a constant temperature in the....

Two destroyers arrive at US Navy base in Japan, while a third takes its leave

2021-08-19T10:18+0200

YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — Two replacement destroyers took up their new stations at the home of the U.S. 7th Fleet this week, and another destroyer with a 25-year history in the Indo-Pacific region departed. The USS Higgins and the USS Howard, two Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers,....

UAE integrates climate action with humanitarian work

2021-08-19T10:13+0200

Our planet continues to send harsh messages to warn us of the dangers of excessive utilisation of natural resources and motivate us to unite to ensure the sustainability of life. During the past few months, the entire world witnessed a sharp exacerbation of climate change repercussions, including....

Earthquake of Magnitude 6.8 Strikes Near Port-Olry, Vanuatu: USGS

2021-08-19T05:53+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck near the coast of Port-Olry, Vanuatu , triggering a tsunami warning for nearby areas, authorities said. The quake was at a depth of 91 km (56 miles) and was about 19 km north-west of Port-Olry, according to the U.S. Geological Survey ( USGS ). The USGS had initially put the magnitude at 7.

'Mini tsunami' from Mount Jerai covers sleepy Kedah villages in mud, kills 3 29 m ago 3

2021-08-19T04:15+0200

Villagers living at the foot of Mount Jerai in Kedah have described a "mini tsunami" gushing down from uphill, sweeping trees and bridges away and blanketing villages in mud. Salwa Md Isa, 34, said she had never seen anything like it in all her years living in Kampung Setoi, a village at the foot of the mountain.

Centre, provinces to equally share cost of green projects

2021-08-19T03:13+0200

Islamabad:The federal government would provide half of the total funds in current fiscal year that are required to implement green initiatives, launched by Prime Minister Imran Khan, in the provinces along with Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).

Tsunami warning lifted after quake off Vanuatu

2021-08-19T03:13+0200

PORT VILA, Vanuatu: A tsunami alert has been lifted after a 6.8-magnitude quake which struck on Wednesday off the coast of the Pacific island nation Vanuatu. The earthquake was detected at a depth of 94 kilometres (56 miles) and was about 340 kilometres northwest of Port Vila, according to the US Geological Survey.

In Kedah district, residents describe rush of upstream water flow as ‘mini- tsunami’

2021-08-19T01:43+0200

Several locations around the Gunung Jerai area in Yan were hit by flash floods in Alor Setar August 18, 2021. — Bernama pic. YAN, Aug 19 — The upstream water rush phenomenon at the waterfall area near Gunung Jerai yesterday evening has been described as a “mini-tsunami” due to the strong waves that....

In Kedah district, residents describe rush of upstream water flow as ‘mini- tsunami’

2021-08-19T01:41+0200

USS Curtis Wilbur departs Yokosuka, Japan after 25 years in U.S. 7th Fleet years in U.S. 7th Fleet

2021-08-19T00:22+0200

YOKOSUKA, Japan -- USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) departed Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Aug. 18, following 25 years of service as a forward-deployed ship to U.S. 7th Fleet. Curtis Wilbur arrived in Yokosuka, Japan in September 1996 and operated in the Indo-Pacific while assigned to Task....

Vanuatu hit by 6.8 magnitude earthquake sparking 600km-wide tsunami warning

2021-08-18T23:37+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 US Geological Survey (USGS) has said the....

Earthquake in Alaska was the strongest in the US in half a century

2021-08-18T21:55+0200

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, USA – The strongest earthquake in the United States in the last half century produced an intense shaking, but did not cause major damage in the sparsely populated region of Alaska where it occurred, authorities said. It was an 8.2 magnitude earthquake that struck around 10:15 p.m.

Being Chased, Losing Your Teeth or Falling Down? What Science Says About Recurring Dreams

2021-08-18T20:40+0200

Having the same dream again and again is a well-known phenomenon—nearly two-thirds of the population report having recurring dreams. Being chased, finding yourself in the middle of a natural disaster, losing your teeth, or forgetting to go to class for an entire semester are typical recurring scenarios in these dreams.

Spain holidays: Locations popular with Irish holidaymakers among those deemed at risk from tsunamis

2021-08-18T19:28+0200

Several regions on the Spanish coast that are hotspot destinations for Irish holidaymakers are among those deemed at risk from a tidal wave. A State Plan for Civil Protection against Tsunami Risk was approved in May which contains an analysis of the danger of tsunamis on the Spanish coast.

Tsunami warning lifted after quake off Vanuatu

2021-08-18T18:32+0200

A tsunami alert has been lifted after a 6.8-magnitude quake which struck Wednesday off the coast of the Pacific island nation Vanuatu. Port Vila (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Aug, 2021 ) :A has been lifted after a 6.8-magnitude quake which struck Wednesday off the coast of the....

M6.9 quake strikes off Vanuatu, local tsunami warning triggered

2021-08-18T16:15+0200

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami warning for local areas. The quake occurred at 9:10 p.m. some 20 kilometers north of the village of Port-Olry on the island of Espiritu Santo in the Sanma Province, at a depth of 89.

Tsunami Warning Lifted After Quake Off Vanuatu

2021-08-18T15:33+0200

Sydney, Australia: A tsunami alert has been lifted after a 6.8-magnitude quake which struck Wednesday off the coast of the Pacific island nation Vanuatu. The earthquake was detected at a depth of 94 kilometres (56 miles) and was about 340 kilometres northwest of Port Vila, according to the US Geological Survey.

High-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu

2021-08-18T15:25+0200

A high-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Wednesday. An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit the coast of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, the US Geological Survey said in a brief statement. The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning, but it was later canceled, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

Tsunami warning lifted after earthquake in Vanuatu

2021-08-18T15:05+0200

Sydney, Australia: A tsunami warning has been lifted after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake was detected at a depth of 94 kilometers (56 mi) and was about 340 kilometers northwest of Port Vila.

Vanuatu: Officials lift tsunami warning that was issued following magnitude 6.9 earthquake that occurred late Aug. 18 /update 1

2021-08-18T14:59+0200

Event. Authorities have lifted the tsunami warning that was issued for the Vanuatu coasts following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck in the South Pacific Ocean off Vanuatu late Aug. 18. The earthquake occurred about 19 km (12 miles) northwest of Port-Olry at about 21:10 VUT.

High-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu

2021-08-18T14:59+0200

Tsunami alert after 6.8-magnitude quake off Vanuatu

2021-08-18T14:42+0200

A 6.8-magnitude quake struck off the coast of the Pacific island nation Vanuatu on Wednesday, prompting a warning of potentially dangerous tsunami waves, US monitors said. An AFP correspondent said residents in the Vanuatu capital Port Vila could not feel the temblor.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 strikes near Port-Olry, Vanuatu- USGS (Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck near the coast of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, triggering a tsunami warning for nearby areas, authorities said... 1h ago

2021-08-18T14:24+0200

(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck near the coast of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, triggering a tsunami warning for nearby areas, authorities said. The quake was at a depth of 91 km (56 miles) and was about 19 km north-west of Port-Olry, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS had initially put the magnitude at 7.

Earthquake strikes near Port-Olry, Vanuatu

2021-08-18T14:09+0200

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake has been recorded near the coast of Port-Olry on Vanuatu's largest island, triggering a tsunami warning for nearby areas. The quake was at a depth of 91km and was about 19km northwest of Port-Olry, which is located on the northeast of Espiritu Santo, according to the US Geological Survey.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 strikes near Port-Olry, Vanuatu --USGS

2021-08-18T14:05+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck near the coast of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, triggering a tsunami warning for nearby areas, authorities said. The quake was at a depth of 91 km (56 miles) and was about 19 km north-west of Port-Olry, according to the US Geological Survey. The USGS had initially put the magnitude at 7.

Tsunami Alert Issued After 6.8-Magnitude Quake By Vanuatu: Report

2021-08-18T14:03+0200

Hazardous tsunami waves were possible for coasts within 300 kilometres of epicentre (Representational) Sydney, Australia: A US monitor issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after a large 6.8-magnitude quake struck off the coast of Vanuatu. The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 91 kilometres and was....

Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 strikes near Port-Olry, Vanuatu- USGS (Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck near the coast of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, triggering a tsunami warning for nearby areas, authorities said... 1h ago

2021-08-18T14:03+0200

Earthquake strikes near Port-Olry, Vanuatu

2021-08-18T13:51+0200

Tsunami alert issued after 6.8-magnitude quake by Vanuatu: US monitors

2021-08-18T13:40+0200

The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 91 kilometres and was about 340 kilometres (210 miles) northwest of the capital Port Vila A US monitor issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after a large 6.8-magnitude quake struck off the coast of Vanuatu. The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 91....

Walang banta ng tsunami matapos ang M7.1 na lindol sa Vanuatu – Phivolcs

2021-08-18T13:29+0200

Tiniyak ng Phivolcs na walang banta ng tsunami sa Pilipinas matapos tumama ang magnitude 7.1 na lindol sa Vanuatu, Miyerkules ng gabi. Sinabi ng ahensya na yumanig ang malakas na lindol sa nasabing lugar dakong 6:10 ng gabi. May lalim ang lindol na 84 kilometers.

Tsunami warning issued after the earthquake struck Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean

2021-08-18T13:27+0200

Tsunami warning issued in the South Pacific (Photo: Getty) A tsunami warning was issued after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Vanuatu, southwestern Pacific. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, dangerous waves could occur on the coast within 185 miles of the epicenter of the quake.

Tsunami alert issued after 6.8-magnitude quake by Vanuatu: US monitors

2021-08-18T13:26+0200

The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 91 kilometres and was about 340 kilometres (210 miles) northwest of the capital Port Vila, the US Geological Survey said. A US monitor issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after a large 6.8-magnitude quake struck off the coast of Vanuatu.

Earthquake strikes near Port-Olry, Vanuatu

2021-08-18T13:12+0200

Strong M6.8 earthquake hits near the coast of Vanuatu, hazardous tsunami waves possible

2021-08-18T13:11+0200

A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.8 hit near the coast of Vanuatu at 10:10 UTC on August 18, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 91 km (56 miles. EMSC is reporting M6.8 at a depth of 100 km (62 miles). The epicenter was located 16.7 km (10.4 miles) N of Port-Olry (population 1 951) and 70.

Tsunami warning after 6.8 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean

2021-08-18T13:11+0200

The tsunami alert was issued in the South Pacific (Picture: Getty) A tsunami warning has been issued after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Hazardous waves were possible for coasts within 185 miles of the earthquake’s epicentre, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

18 August 2021 - Strong Earthquake in Vanuatu Islands at 6.10pm

2021-08-18T13:09+0200

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Earthquake strikes near Port-Olry, Vanuatu

2021-08-18T13:08+0200

Earthquake strikes near Port-Olry, Vanuatu

2021-08-18T13:08+0200

Tsunami Alert Issued After 6.8-magnitude Quake By Vanuatu: US Monitors

2021-08-18T13:07+0200

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Vanuatu earthquake: Tsunami warning after 6.8 magnitude shake strikes island

2021-08-18T13:00+0200

A tsunami warning has been issued after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the islands of Vanuatu. The major quake hit near the coast of Port-Orly, a village on the island of Espiritu Santo in the Sanma Province, part of the cluster of roughly 80 islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

No tsunami threat to Guam from 7.1 Vanuatu earthquake

2021-08-18T12:58+0200

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 that occurred at Vanuatu at 8:10 p.m. (ChST), with a depth of 84.0 km. As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is NO tsunami threat to Guam or the Marianas at this time.

Asia Pacific Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu's Port-Olry

2021-08-18T12:57+0200

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near the coast of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, triggering a tsunami warning for nearby areas, authorities said. The quake occurred at a depth of 91 km and was about 19 km northwest of Port-Olry, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS had initially put the magnitude at 7.

Vanuatu: Magnitude-6.8 offshore earthquake occurs in Vanuatu at around 21:10 Aug. 18

2021-08-18T12:57+0200

Event. A magnitude-6.8 offshore earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean off Vanuatu at around 21:10 Aug. 18. The epicenter was about 19 km (12 miles) northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 84 km (52 miles), and strong to moderate shaking was probably felt throughout Vanuatu.

Vanuatu hit by magnitude-6.8 earthquake - tsunami warning

2021-08-18T12:49+0200

Vanuatu earthquake: Tsunami threat after 7.1-magntiude tremor

2021-08-18T12:44+0200

A tsunami could threaten Vanuatu after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off its coast, the US Geological Survey (USGS) has said. The quake took place at a depth of 91 km around 19 km north-west of Port-Olry on Wednesday, according to the USGS. The scientific agency initially recorded the magnitude at 7.

Coastal exposure and residents’ mental health in the affected areas by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

2021-08-18T12:11+0200

No previous study has ever explored the association between coastal exposure and the mental health of residents in a post-disaster context. Therefore, we aimed to confirm whether there was an association between sea visibility and coastal proximity and the mental health of coastal residents a devastating tsunami.

Death toll in Haiti from powerful earthquake rises to 1,941

2021-08-18T09:30+0200

At least 1,941 people are dead and more than 9,900 injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, the country’s civil defense agency said Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reported. The epicenter of Saturday’s quake was 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts southern Japan, no tsunami...

2021-08-18T09:25+0200

Jakarta (The Star) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit off the coast of southern Japan on Friday but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) put the magnitude of the quake at 6.

Death toll in Haiti from powerful earthquake rises to 1,941

2021-08-18T08:58+0200

More than 9,900 people injured after 7.2 magnitude quake hit country Saturday, says civil defense agency. ANKARA. At least 1,941 people are dead and more than 9,900 injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, the country’s civil defense agency said Tuesday. The epicenter of Saturday’s quake was 12 kilometers (7.

Education officials, contractor discuss demolition of St. Croix school

2021-08-18T08:29+0200

The V.I. Education Department shared plans for the demolition of the Evelyn M. Williams Elementary School on St. Croix, and the contractor handling the demolition discussed safety measures as it relates to asbestos removal during a virtual community meeting Tuesday evening.

Death toll in Haiti from powerful earthquake earthquake rises to 1,941

2021-08-18T08:24+0200

At least 1,941 people are dead and more than 9,900 injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, the country’s civil defense agency said Tuesday. The epicenter of Saturday’s quake was 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).

Smoke confirmed at Hamaoka nuclear plant; 2nd time within a week

2021-08-18T01:11+0200

Fire alarms went off at the Hamaoka nuclear plant in Shizuoka Prefecture on Tuesday, and the operator confirmed smoke within a building, the second such reporting within a week at the currently suspended plant. No leakage of radioactive material outside the plant has been confirmed, said the....

Smoke confirmed at Hamaoka nuclear plant, 2nd reporting within week

2021-08-17T23:37+0200

Fire alarms went off at the Hamaoka nuclear plant in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Tuesday, and the operator confirmed smoke within a building, the second such reporting within a week at the currently suspended plant. No leakage of radioactive material outside the plant has been confirmed, said the operator, Chubu Electric Power Co.

KPK govt determined to make PM’s tree tsunami project successful: CM KPK

2021-08-17T21:00+0200

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KPK) government, on Tuesday, announced to make the ten billion trees tsunami project of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan successful. Chairing a review meeting on the on-going monsoon tree plantation drive in Peshawar, Chief Minister (CM) Mahmood Khan expressed his determination.

Earthquake alert

2021-08-17T19:26+0200

Day and Time: Aug. 18, 2021, 1:31 a.m. Epicenter: In Shimane Prefecture. N 35.1, E 133.0. Depth: 10 kilometers. Preliminary magnitude: 4.2. Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7. Note: No tsunami warning issued. ==Kyodo. To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox, subscribe here.

Thaksin to assess how Thailand can aid rebuilding

2021-08-17T19:10+0200

– japantimes.co.jp, August 18, 2011 …Thaksin, who is scheduled to arrive in Japan on Monday, cited three areas in which Thailand can play a role, including helping businesses affected by the earthquake and tsunami relocate to Thailand and issuing long-stay visas to allow tsunami victims to recover....

Magnitude 8 tremor, tsunami in Mindanao 45 years ago recalled

2021-08-17T16:24+0200

The aftermath of the magnitude 8 earthquake that hit Mindanao on Aug. 1976. (Photo courtesy of phivolcs.dost.gov.ph) MANILA The powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Haiti and killed over 1,400 people on Sunday immediately sent vivid recollection of the devastating magnitude 8 tremor,....

KP govt determined to make PM’s 10 billion tree tsunami project successful: CM KP

2021-08-17T14:56+0200

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is determined to make the ten billion tree tsunami project of Prime Minister Imran Khan successful. This was stated by Chief Minister Mahmood Khan while chairing a review meeting on ongoing monsoon tree plantation drive in Peshawar on Tuesday.

TOMRA : How marine debris transports species to foreign shores

2021-08-17T14:25+0200

17. August. 2021. 14:11. Europe/Amsterdam. How marine debris transports species to foreign shores. Summary. Marine debris is one of the largest ecological challenges facing the world today and poses a grave threat to underwater and coastal ecosystems, as well as to human health.

Afghanistan: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (10 – 16 August 2021)

2021-08-17T11:57+0200

AFGHANISTAN. Thousands continue to be displaced into Kabul and other urban areas in large numbers. To date, 17,500 newly internally displaced people have been identified in the past month. Most of the IDPs arriving in recent days were reported to have arrived from Ghazni and Logar provinces.

We ought to chart strategies to reduce food insecurity, drought

2021-08-17T10:01+0200

Mycenae, one of the cultural centres of ancient Greece, which had been prosperous for centuries, finally became ruins due to the severe drought and the following famine 1200 BC. The Mycenaean civilization vanished along with the city as well. In modern times, damage caused by drought is more shocking.

Death toll in Haiti from powerful earthquake rises to 1,419

2021-08-17T08:55+0200

At least 1,419 people are dead and more than 6,900 injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, the country’s civil defense agency said late Monday, Anadolu Agency reported. The epicenter of Saturday’s quake was 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).

Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes South Sandwich Islands Region: EMSC

2021-08-17T06:28+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck the South Sandwich Islands region, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Monday. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), EMSC said. The quake occurred in the middle of the south Atlantic ocean, 2,960 km (1,839 miles) east-north-east of Punta Arenas, Chile, EMSC added.

India: Disaster Governance in the Asia-Pacific: Future Pathways for South and Southeast Asia

2021-08-17T05:55+0200

Executive Summary. South Asia is highly exposed and vulnerable to the impacts of natural hazards. It has been affected by several large-scale disasters over the past two decades, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the 2015 Nepal earthquake. Multiple small and medium disasters have also....

Death toll in Haiti from powerful earthquake rises to 1,419

2021-08-17T01:23+0200

More than 6,900 people injured after 7.2 magnitude quake hit Haiti on Saturday, says civil defense agency. ANKARA. At least 1,419 people are dead and more than 6,900 injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, the country’s civil defense agency said late Monday. The epicenter of Saturday’s quake was 12 kilometers (7.

People return home after 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Central...

2021-08-16T21:28+0200

Sulawesi/The Jakarta Post -The situation in Banggai Raya in Central Sulawesi has returned to normal following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the province on Friday evening, as people have started to return to their homes after seeking higher ground in anticipation of a tsunami.

X Factor's Wagner unrecognisable as he unveils dramatic transformation with bushy beard

2021-08-16T21:25+0200

star Wagner looked a far cry from how he looked when he appeared on the singing competition 11 years ago. He was a fan favourite on the show for his dramatic costumes, joyful personality and overall likeability. The 64-year-old Brazilian born singer uploaded a video to his social media account showing off his dramatic transformation.

Lungs of earth: PM’s forests initiative to help create biggest carbon sinks

2021-08-16T16:18+0200

LAHORE: Global Joint efforts to restore the ecosystem through sustainable climate change measures are essential to protect the planet earth and improve the livelihood of its inhabitants directly dependent on its green resources. Unfortunately, as a result of widespread and intensifying....

Lungs of earth: PM’s forests initiative to help create biggest carbon sinks

2021-08-16T16:06+0200

By Dr. Saeed Ahmad Ali. LAHORE, Aug 15 (APP): Global Joint efforts to restore the ecosystem through sustainable climate change measures are essential to protect the planet earth and improve the livelihood of its inhabitants directly dependent on its green resources.

16 August 2021 - Strong Earthquake in South Sandwich Islands Region at 7.10pm

2021-08-16T14:35+0200

Death toll in Haiti from powerful earthquake rises to 1,297

2021-08-16T11:00+0200

Baku, August 16, AZERTAC At least 1,297 people are dead and more than 5,700 injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, the country’s civil defense agency said late Sunday, according to Anadolu Agency. The epicenter of Saturday’s quake was 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).

Haiti Disaster: Powerful Quake Kills 1,297

2021-08-16T09:30+0200

An injured woman is treated at a hospital in Les Cayes on August 15, 2021, after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the southwest peninsula of the country. (Photo by Reginald LOUISSAINT JR / AFP) Haiti's civil defense agency said about 1,297 people lost their lives and over 5,700 were injured after a 7.

Death toll In Massive Haiti Earthquake reaches 1,297 | Death toll rises to 1200 in Haiti earthquake, hurricane warning

2021-08-16T08:45+0200

Port au Prince : Caribbean island nation ( Caribbean nation ) In Haiti ( Haiti (Saturday) earthquake ( Earthquake ) The death toll rose to 1297. The death toll is likely to rise further. 5700 people were reported injured. On the Richter scale ( Judge Scale ) 7.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Haiti Several people are missing in the incident.

Death toll in Haiti from powerful earthquake rises to 1,297

2021-08-16T08:36+0200

At least 1,297 people are dead and more than 5,700 injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, the country’s civil defense agency said late Sunday. The epicenter of Saturday’s quake was 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).

Haiti struck by powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake

2021-08-16T07:57+0200

Malayalam News – Haiti Earthquake | Haiti earthquake death toll rises to 1,200; More than 5700 people were injured News18 Kerala, World Latest Malayalam News

2021-08-16T07:43+0200

The death toll from Saturday’s strong earthquake in the Caribbean nation of Haiti has crossed 1,200. The quake, which measured 7.2 on the Richter scale, injured more than 5,700 people. The quake damaged more than 10,000 buildings. 13,600 buildings were destroyed and more than 13,700 buildings were damaged.

Death toll in Haiti from powerful earthquake rises to 1,297

2021-08-16T05:57+0200

BOGOTA, Colombia. At least 1,297 people are dead and more than 5,700 injured after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, the country’s civil defense agency said late Sunday. The epicenter of Saturday’s quake was 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).

PM’s forests initiative to help create biggest carbon sinks

2021-08-16T05:03+0200

* Biologists and scientists through their various research-based findings have expressed concerns on global irreversible climate changes. Global Joint efforts to restore the ecosystem through sustainable climate change measures are essential to protect the planet earth and improve the livelihood of....

227 People Killed After Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Hits Haiti

2021-08-16T02:53+0200

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday morning, leaving at least 227 people dead, the country's civil defense agency. The earthquake's epicenter was 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud, with a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).

More Than 1,200 Killed, Thousands Injured After 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti

2021-08-16T02:37+0200

Update on Sunday Aug. 15: The death toll from a magnitude 7.2 in Haiti soared to at least 1,297 Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors amid the rubble ahead of a potential deluge from an approaching tropical storm. Saturday’s earthquake also left at least 2,800 people injured in the Caribbean....

Earthquake alert

2021-08-16T00:23+0200

Day and Time: Aug. 16, 2021, 5:03 a.m. Epicenter: In Shiga Prefecture. N 35.5, E 136.3. Depth: 10 kilometers. Preliminary magnitude: 4.6. Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7. Note: No tsunami warning issued. ==Kyodo. To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox, subscribe here.

More Than 700 Killed, Thousands Injured After 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti

2021-08-16T00:21+0200

Update on Sunday Aug. 15: The death toll from a magnitude 7.2 in Haiti soared on Sunday. Saturday’s earthquake left at least 724 dead and 2,800 injured, with thousands more displaced from their destroyed or damaged homes. Survivors in some areas were forced to shelter in streets or soccer fields....

Indonesia laments theft of wildfire warning tools | #...

2021-08-15T21:23+0200

Jakarta (The Jakarta Post) - National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho has lamented the theft of a forest and land fire early warning system in South Sumatra, a province prone to wildfires. On Feb. 28, National Peatland Restoration Agency (BRG) education task group....

Death toll from powerful earthquake in Haiti rises to 724

2021-08-15T20:43+0200

A photo shows damaged buildings as people inspect after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the country on August 14, 2021, in Jeremie, Haiti. The earthquake's epicenter was 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud, with a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles). Photo: Stringer - Anadolu Agency BOGOTA, Colombia.

Underwater, Japan on maximum flood alert

2021-08-15T16:05+0200

The traditional typhoon season has turned into a real deluge this year in Japan. Torrential rains of rare violence have fallen in recent days in southwestern Japan in the regions of Hiroshima and southern Kyushu Island. → ANALYSIS. IPCC report: extreme climatic phenomena are on the increase.

304 People Killed After Magnitude-7.2 Earthquake Hits Haiti

2021-08-15T14:02+0200

At least 304 people are dead and more than 2,000 injured after a magnitude-7.2 earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, according to the country's civil defense agency. The quake's epicenter was 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) northeast of Saint-Louis-du-Sud, at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).

Businessinsider.co.za | 3 volcanoes located along Alaska's Pacific 'Ring of Fire' are erupting at the same time

2021-08-15T13:52+0200

Three volcanoes are erupting at the same time on a remote island chain in Alaska. Two of the volcanoes are spewing low levels of ash and steam. The eruptions have not affected any nearby communities or disrupted air travel, officials said. Three volcanoes on a remote island chain in Alaska have been....

Japan: Magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurs off east coast of Honshu early Aug. 22

2021-08-22T03:48+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurred off the east coast of Honshu at around 07:55 Aug. 22. The epicenter was about 160 km (99 miles) east of Hasaki, Japan. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak shaking may have been felt in locations on the east coast of Honshu.

22 August 2021 - Strong Earthquake in South Sandwich Islands Region at 8.45am

2021-08-22T04:11+0200

Earthquake alert

2021-08-22T04:46+0200

Day and Time: Aug. 22, 2021, 11:24 a.m. Epicenter: Off Fukushima Prefecture. N 37.6, E 141.7. Depth: 60 kilometers. Preliminary magnitude: 5.2. Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7. Note: No tsunami warning issued. ==Kyodo. To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox, subscribe here.

1st LD Writethru: 5.2-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-22T04:55+0200

Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. TOKYO, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 11:24 a.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 37.6 degrees north and a longitude of 141.

5.2-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-22T05:09+0200

TOKYO, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 11:24 a.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 37.6 degrees north and a longitude of 141.7 degrees east, and at depth of 60 km.

5.2-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-22T05:47+0200

TOKYO, Aug 22 -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 11.24 am local time, with its epicentre at a latitude of 37.6 degrees north and a longitude of 141.

5.2-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-08-22T06:11+0200

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 11:24 a.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 37.6 degrees north and a longitude of 141.7 degrees east, and at depth of 60 km.

Earthquake rattles Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture

2021-08-22T06:12+0200

Earthquake rattles Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck off Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 11:24 a.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 37.6 degrees north and a longitude of 141.

Earthquake shakes Atlantic island

2021-08-22T06:28+0200

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the South Sandwich Islands region Sunday, according to reports by the U.S. Geological Survey. No injuries or property damage have been reported. The USGS said the earthquake struck at a depth of 10 km, but no tsunami warning has been announced following the quake.

Japan: Magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurs in the North Pacific Ocean, east of Fukushima Prefecture 11:24 JST Aug. 22

2021-08-22T06:47+0200

Event. A magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean off northern Honshu at around 11:24 JST Aug. 22. The epicenter was about 102 km (63 miles) east-northeast of Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 54 km (34 miles), and weak-to-light shaking....

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes South Sandwich Islands region

2021-08-22T07:18+0200

Sun 22-08-2021 09:14 AM Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes South Sandwich Islands region SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS, 22nd August, 2021 (WAM/Reuters) -- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the South Sandwich Islands region, the US Geological Survey said early on Sunday. The quake had a depth of 10 km (six miles), USGS said.

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes South Sandwich Islands region - USGS

2021-08-22T11:37+0200

-A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the South Sandwich Islands region, the U.S. Geological Survey said early on Sunday. The quake had a depth of 10 km (six miles), USGS said. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami warning after the earthquake.

Case for an India-led Southeast Asian solar alliance

2021-08-22T11:53+0200

The memories of the 2004 tsunami still ring loud in the Indian Ocean region. India must take up the initiative in bringing the ASEAN states to the solar table in order to mitigate the effects of future natural disasters in the region.

5.2-magnitude quake strikes Japan, no tsunami warning

2021-08-22T11:47+0200

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the richter scale struck off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, authorities said, adding that no tsunami warning was issued. Tokyo According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor occurred at 11.24 a.m., with its epicentre at a latitude of 37.6 degrees north and a longitude of 141.