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Remote Sensing, Vol. 13, Pages 4478: Earthquake Magnitude Estimation from High-rate GNSS Data: A Case Study of the 2021 Mw 7.3 Maduo Earthquake

2021-11-08T12:16+0100

Peak ground displacement (PGD) and peak ground velocity (PGV) are critical parameters during earthquake early warning, as they can provide rapid magnitude estimation before rupture end. In this study, we used the high-rate Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data from 55 continuous stations to....

Lomborg: We’re Safer From Climate-Related Disasters Than Ever Before

2021-11-05T22:13+0100

Activists constantly talk about the existential threat climate change poses and the deaths natural disasters inflict—but they never quite manage to total up these deaths. (bold added) One reason is that it’s easier to bend the data about disaster frequency than to bend death statistics.

A Decade On, Fukushima Farmers Fear Nuclear-Tainted Water’s Impact on Business

2021-11-05T19:05+0100

IWAKI, Japan— Fukushima farmers fear the Japanese government’s planned release of water from the crippled power plant could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster.

A decade on, Fukushima farmers fear nuclear-tainted water's impact on business

2021-11-05T17:54+0100

IWAKI, Japan: Fukushima farmers fear the Japanese government's planned release of water from the crippled power plant could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster.

TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY H. A decade on, Fukushima farmers fear nuclear-tainted water's impact on business

2021-11-05T17:04+0100

IWAKI, Japan (Reuters) - Fukushima farmers fear the Japanese government's planned release of water from the crippled power plant could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster. Japan plans to release https://www.

A decade on, Fukushima farmers fear nuclear-tainted water’s impact on business

2021-11-05T14:30+0100

IWAKI, Japan (Reuters) – Fukushima farmers fear the Japanese government’s planned release of water from the crippled power plant could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster. Japan plans to release https://www.

A decade on, Fukushima farmers fear nuclear-tainted water’s impact on business

2021-11-05T14:29+0100

November 5, 2021. By Sakura Murakami. IWAKI, Japan (Reuters) – Fukushima farmers fear the Japanese government’s planned release of water from the crippled power plant could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster.

A decade on, Fukushima farmers fear nuclear-tainted water's impact on business

2021-11-05T14:04+0100

IWAKI, Japan, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Fukushima farmers fear the Japanese government's planned release of water from the crippled power plant could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster.

Magnitude 3.4 earthquake strikes near Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, USA

2021-11-05T13:46+0100

An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 occurred early morning on Friday, November 5th, 2021, at 5:03 am local time near Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a shallow depth of 6.8 miles.

Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business 10 years after nuclear disaster

2021-11-05T11:21+0100

Farmers in Japan's northeastern Fukushima fear the release of water from the crippled power plant there could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster. Japan plans to release more than 1 million tonnes of....

National Decade on from nuclear disaster, Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business by Sakura Murakami

2021-11-05T10:13+0100

Iwaki, Fukushima Pref. – Farmers in Fukushima Prefecture fear the release of water from the crippled power plant there could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster.

Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business 10 years after nuclear disaster

2021-11-05T09:36+0100

Japan plans to release more than 1 million tonnes of contaminated water from the Fukushima plant into the sea from 2023 as part of an effort to clean up the site. Although international authorities support the plan, it has sparked concern from neighbours China and South Korea and worried local fisherman and farmers.

Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business 10 years after nuclear disaster

2021-11-05T09:17+0100

Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business 10 years after nuclear disaster

2021-11-05T08:51+0100

IWAKI, Japan : Farmers in Japan's northeastern Fukushima fear the release of water from the crippled power plant there could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster.

Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business 10 years after nuclear disaster

2021-11-05T08:29+0100

By Sakura Murakami. IWAKI, Japan (Reuters) - Farmers in Japan's northeastern Fukushima fear the release of water from the crippled power plant there could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster.

Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business 10 years after nuclear disaster

2021-11-05T08:26+0100

November 5, 2021. By Sakura Murakami. IWAKI, Japan (Reuters) – Farmers in Japan’s northeastern Fukushima fear the release of water from the crippled power plant there could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster.

Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business 10 years after nuclear disaster By Sakura Murakami IWAKI, Japan (Reuters) - Farmers in Japan's northeastern Fukushima fear the release of water from the crippled power plant there co... 41m ago

2021-11-05T08:18+0100

By Sakura Murakami. IWAKI, Japan (Reuters) – Farmers in Japan’s northeastern Fukushima fear the release of water from the crippled power plant there could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster.

Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business 10 years after nuclear disaster

2021-11-05T08:10+0100

IWAKI, Japan, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Farmers in Japan's northeastern Fukushima fear the release of water from the crippled power plant there could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster.

Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business 10 years after nuclear disaster By Sakura Murakami IWAKI, Japan (Reuters) - Farmers in Japan's northeastern Fukushima fear the release of water from the crippled power plant there co... 21m ago

2021-11-05T08:02+0100

Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business 10 years after nuclear disaster

2021-11-05T07:56+0100

IWAKI, Japan (Reuters) – Farmers in Japan’s northeastern Fukushima fear the release of water from the crippled power plant there could revive concerns about contamination and again hit the price of their produce, undoing a decade of slow recovery from nuclear disaster.

Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business 10 years after nuclear disaster

2021-11-05T07:49+0100

China: Magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurs in southern Tibet at around 09:48 CST Nov. 5

2021-11-05T03:43+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred in the southern Tibet Autonomous Region in China at around 09:48 CST Nov. 5. The epicenter was about 149 km (93 miles) west-southwest of Shigatse. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt....

Moderate magnitude 4.5 quake hits 93 km northeast of Lobujya, China in the morning

2021-11-05T03:28+0100

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred only 21 minutes ago 93 km northeast of Lobujya, China, India's National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported. The quake hit at an intermediate depth of 80 km beneath the epicenter near Lobujya, Solukhumbu, Province 1, Nepal, in the morning on Friday, November 5th, 2021, at 9:48 am local time.

Earthquake in Pakistan: Quake of Magnitude 4.8 Strikes Coastal Areas of Karachi, Sindh

2021-11-04T15:24+0100

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 on the Richter scale struck coastal areas of Karachi, Thatta, Sujawal and Badin districts of Sindh on Thursday morning, local media reported. The tremors were felt at 09:45:40 AM. Islamabad, November 4: An earthquake of magnitude 4.

Tibet to trial run earthquake early warning system

2021-11-04T13:09+0100

Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region will start operation of an earthquake early warning system on a trial basis within this year, the regional earthquake administration said Thursday. LHASA, Nov. 4 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Nov, 2021 ) :Southwest China 's Tibet Autonomous....

Water, Vol. 13, Pages 3111: Hydrochemical Characteristics of Groundwater at the Epicenter of the 2021 Biru M6.1 Earthquake in Central Tibet

2021-11-04T12:24+0100

Groundwater is undoubtedly important for water security and eco-environmental protection, especially in areas that experience earthquakes. Analyzing the characteristics and variation of groundwater after an earthquake is significant to obtain a better understanding of the seismic risk and rational management of groundwater resources.

We’re Safer From Climate Disasters Than Ever Before

2021-11-03T23:47+0100

As this series of articles has covered already, many of the fearful descriptions you hear of souped-up and wildfires aren’t accurate. And estimates of costly but increasingly frequent climate damages are typically designed to mislead. One you see repeated often in the media is the National Centers....

Sensors, Vol. 21, Pages 7327: Study of Building Safety Monitoring by Using Cost-Effective MEMS Accelerometers for Rapid After-Earthquake Assessment with Missing Data

2021-11-03T16:15+0100

Suffering from structural deterioration and natural disasters, the resilience of civil structures in the face of extreme loadings inevitably drops, which may lead to catastrophic structural failure and presents great threats to public safety. Earthquake-induced extreme loading is one of the major reasons behind the structural failure of buildings.

Former Defense Minister Tang Yao-ming passes away at 82

2021-11-03T14:10+0100

Taipei, Nov. 3 (CNA) Taiwan's former Defense Minister Tang Yao-ming (湯曜明) died in a Taipei hospital Wednesday at the age of 82, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced in a statement. Tang, who was born in 1938, passed away at the Tri-Service General Hospital.

Natural disasters sweep through the world

2021-11-02T11:18+0100

Last October, Asian countries suffered heavy damage from downpour and flood. It rained heavily for a few days in Shanxi Province of China, flooding 76 counties of 11 cities. It claimed 15 lives, destroyed 37 700 living rooms and played havoc with crops that had been planted on an area of 3 576 900 hectares.

Urgent: 6.2 magnitude quake strikes western Indonesia, no...

2021-11-01T21:01+0100

Video Player Close JAKARTA, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 6.2 jolted Indonesia's western North Sumatra province early Tuesday, but it was not potential for a tsunami, the meteorology and geophysics agency said. Enditem. SINA English is the English-language destination for news and information about China.

Support for a 'jelly sandwich' model of the Tibetan Plateau

2021-11-01T14:17+0100

With an area of 2.5 million square kilometers and an altitude that can exceed 4,500 meters, the Tibetan Plateau is the largest and highest plateau on Earth. Although its formation over the past 65 million years is broadly attributed to a collision between the tectonic plates of India and Asia, the....

Support for a “Jelly Sandwich” Model of the Tibetan Plateau

2021-11-01T13:06+0100

Source: Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth. With an area of 2.5 million square kilometers and an altitude that can exceed 4,500 meters, the Tibetan Plateau is the largest and highest plateau on Earth. Although its formation over the past 65 million years is broadly attributed to a....

Natural disasters

2021-10-30T02:49+0200

‘We might be pushed out of business’: Ghana’s vegetable sellers see produce dwindle due to climate change. African countries emit less than 3% of the world’s greenhouse gasses, but are feeling some of the biggest impacts from climate change. In West Africa, and across the continent, many citizens....

BeiDou-based monitoring system in operation at world's highest dam

2021-10-29T12:10+0200

A dam deformation monitoring system based on BeiDou Navigation Satellite System has been put into operation in Usoi Dam in Tajikistan, according to China's National Time Service Center (NTSC) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Sarez Lake, located in the Pamir region in eastern Tajikistan, has an altitude of 3,263 meters above sea level.

APSCO Attended the 5th International Workshop of CSES Mission

2021-10-28T08:02+0200

2021-10-28 13:53:07. APSCO delegation, led by Dr. Manop Aorpimai, Director General of Strategic Planning and Program Management Department, participated in the 5th International Workshop of CSES Mission, held on 23 October 2021, co-organized by the National Institute of Natural Hazards (HINH), China....

BeiDou-based monitoring system in operation at world's highest dam

2021-10-27T09:14+0200

China - Taiwan Province: Taiwan - Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, CWB, media)(ECHO Daily Flash of 25 October 2021)

2021-10-25T14:20+0200

An earthquake of 6.2M at a depth of 64 km occurred in north-eastern Taiwan on 24 October at 5.11 UTC (13.11 local time). The epicentre was located inland approximately 5 km south of Su-ao Town (Yilan County) and 50 km south-east of Taipei area. USGS PAGER estimates that up to 434,000 people were exposed to strong shaking.

China's energy crisis - Why is the country on the edge of the abyss

2021-10-25T13:18+0200

China, which in recent years has been among the world's leading powers, is faced with a problem that is more characteristic of third world countries. Power shortages have recently become so severe that factories across China are closing, and the problem is especially acute in industrial centers in the northeast of the country as winter approaches.

6.3-magnitude quake hits eastern Taiwan's Yilan

2021-10-24T09:56+0200

BEIJING, Oct. 24 -- A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Yilan County in eastern Taiwan at 1:11 p.m. Sunday, reported Xinhua. The epicentre, with a depth of 60 km, was monitored at 24.55 degrees north latitude and 121.8 degrees east longitude, the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC) said in its statement.

Taiwan earthquake: Houses 'shake' as intense 6.2 quake sends balcony crashing down

2021-10-24T09:25+0200

was hit with a massive 6.2 magnitude earthquake which shook houses, destroyed balconies, and shut down the tube system. Terrifying images posted to Twitter showed a balcony had fallen to the ground. It's not clear how many casualties there were after the earth-shaking tremors. The 6.

6.3-magnitude quake hits eastern Taiwan's Yilan: CENC

2021-10-24T09:22+0200

BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Yilan County in eastern Taiwan at 1:11 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 60 km, was monitored at 24.55 degrees north latitude and 121.8 degrees east longitude, the center said in its statement.

MIL-OSI China: 6.3-magnitude quake hits eastern Taiwan’s Yilan: CENC

2021-10-24T09:21+0200

Source: China State Council Information Office 2. A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Yilan County in eastern Taiwan at 1:11 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 60 km, was monitored at 24.55 degrees north latitude and 121.8 degrees east longitude, the center said in its statement.

. 6.3-magnitude quake hits eastern Taiwan's Yilan

2021-10-24T08:15+0200

This photo taken on July 21, 2019, from Xiangshan Mountain shows the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan. (Zhu Xiang / Xinhua) BEIJING - A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Yilan county in eastern Taiwan at 1:11 pm Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

6.2-magnitude quake hits eastern Taiwan's Yilan: CENC

2021-10-24T08:11+0200

Photo: CENC A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Yilan County in eastern Taiwan at 1:11 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 24.61 degrees north latitude and 121.73 degrees east longitude, the center said in its preliminary report.

6.3-magnitude quake hits eastern Taiwan's Yilan: CENC

2021-10-24T08:11+0200

. BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Yilan County in eastern Taiwan at 1:11 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 60 km, was monitored at 24.55 degrees north latitude and 121.8 degrees east longitude, the center said in its statement.

6.5-magnitude earthquake hits northeast Taiwan: Weather bureau

2021-10-24T07:55+0200

TAIPEI: A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan on Sunday (Oct 24), with residents reporting strong shaking in the capital Taipei. The central weather bureau traced the epicentre of the quake to northeastern Yilan county, and said it hit at a depth of 67km at 1.11pm.

6.3-magnitude quake hits eastern Taiwan's Yilan: CENC

2021-10-24T07:49+0200

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Yilan County in eastern Taiwan at 1:11 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter, with a depth of 60 km, was monitored at 24.55 degrees north latitude and 121.8 degrees east longitude, the center said in its statement.

6.2-magnitude quake hits eastern Taiwan's Yilan: CENC

2021-10-24T07:49+0200

BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Yilan County in eastern Taiwan at 1:11 p.m. Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 24.61 degrees north latitude and 121.73 degrees east longitude, the center said in its preliminary report.

1st LD-Writethru: 6.3-magnitude quake hits eastern Taiwan's Yilan: CENC

2021-10-24T07:49+0200

6.2-magnitude quake hits eastern Taiwan's Yilan: CENC

2021-10-24T07:35+0200

BEIJING - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Yilan county in eastern Taiwan at 1:11 pm Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The epicenter was monitored at 24.61 degrees north latitude and 121.73 degrees east longitude, the center said in its preliminary report.

Remote Sensing, Vol. 13, Pages 4259: Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Geologic Hazards in Shaanxi Province

2021-10-23T11:00+0200

The spatio-temporal distribution of geological hazards, including collapses, landslides, and debris flows, in Shaanxi province, China was studied based on data from 1951 to 2018. The potential impact factors, including the geomorphologic types, rivers, roads, rainfall, and earthquakes, were analyzed using Random Forests.

BeiDou-based monitoring system in operation at world's highest dam

2021-10-23T08:48+0200

XI'AN, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- A dam deformation monitoring system based on BeiDou Navigation Satellite System has been put into operation in Usoi Dam in Tajikistan, according to China's National Time Service Center (NTSC) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

BeiDou-based monitoring system in operation at world's highest dam

2021-10-23T03:48+0200

BeiDou-based monitoring system in operation at world's highest dam

2021-10-22T15:38+0200

Data-driven modeling reveals the Western dominance of global public interest in earthquakes

2021-10-20T13:29+0200

The nations that experienced the deadliest earthquakes all have low per capita GDPs ranging from the US $3,000 to $12,000 in the 2010 US dollar value (blue dots in Fig. 1 ), highlighting that low economic development can exacerbate the societal consequences of disasters.

Sarez Lake Dam Deformation Monitoring System based on Bei...

2021-10-20T03:24+0200

Researchers from the National Time Service Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences recently completed the dam deformation monitoring system. It marked a substantial step taken by NTSC in the field of “One Belt One Road” international cooperation and international cooperation in disaster reduction and prevention between China and Tajikistan.

Selected Local News | The stagnant water of 226 flooded villages in Shanxi has been drained, Gansu Province fully liberalizes settlement restrictions | Shanxi Province | Gansu Province | Linfen City_Sina Technology_Sina.com

2021-10-18T14:35+0200

[Shanxi]The stagnant water in 226 flooded villages has been drained, and more than 3,000 highways have been cleared. CCTV news client news, On October 18th, Shanxi Province held a press conference on post-disaster recovery and reconstruction.according to According to Yang Zhenzhong, Deputy Director....

News24.com | Deep earthquake shakes northern, eastern Taiwan

2021-10-18T13:54+0200

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck close to Taiwan's east coast city of Hualien on Monday, the island's weather bureau said, with no immediate reports of damage. The quake briefly shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It had a depth of 30.2km, and could be felt across the northern and eastern parts of Taiwan, the weather bureau added.

Deep earthquake shakes northern, eastern Taiwan

2021-10-18T11:27+0200

TAIPEI - A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck close to Taiwan's east coast city of Hualien on Monday (Oct 18), the island's weather bureau said, with no immediate reports of damage. The quake briefly shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It had a depth of 30.

Deep 5.2 magnitude earthquake shakes northern,...

2021-10-18T10:41+0200

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck close to Taiwan’s east coast city of Hualien on Monday, the island’s weather bureau said, with no immediate reports of damage. The quake briefly shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It had a depth of 30.2 km (18.8 miles), and could be felt across the northern and....

5.2 earthquake shakes parts of Taiwan

2021-10-18T09:33+0200

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck close to Taiwan's east coast city of Hualien today, the island's weather bureau said, with no immediate reports of damage. The quake briefly shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It had a depth of 30.2 km (18.8 miles), and could be felt across the northern and eastern parts of Taiwan, the weather bureau added.

Earthquake shakes northern, eastern Taiwan A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck close to Taiwan’s east coast city of Hualien on Monday, the island’s weather bureau said, with no immediate reports

2021-10-18T09:25+0200

Deep earthquake shakes Taiwan

2021-10-18T09:14+0200

Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can’t be delayed

2021-10-18T08:58+0200

’s new prime minister on Oct. 17 said the planned mass disposal of wastewater stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents. class='cf'> Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida said his....

Deep earthquake shakes northern, eastern Taiwan

2021-10-18T08:54+0200

TAIPEI (REUTERS) - A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck close to Taiwan's east coast city of Hualien on Monday (Oct 18), the island's weather bureau said, with no immediate reports of damage. The quake briefly shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It had a depth of 30.

Earthquake felt in Taiwan's capital TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake briefly shook buildings in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Monday though there were no immediate reports of any damage. Ta... 48m ago

2021-10-18T08:51+0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake briefly shook buildings in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Monday though there were no immediate reports of any damage. Ta... TAIPEI (Reuters) – An earthquake briefly shook buildings in Taiwan’s capital Taipei on Monday though there were no immediate reports of any damage.

Earthquake felt in Taiwan's capital TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake briefly shook buildings in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Monday though there were no immediate reports of any damage. Ta... 38m ago

2021-10-18T08:42+0200

Deep earthquake shakes northern, eastern Taiwan

2021-10-18T08:41+0200

This undated file photo shows the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei. (PHOTO / XINHUA) TAIPEI - A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck close to Taiwan 's east coast city of Hualien on Monday, the island's weather bureau said, with no immediate reports of damage. The quake briefly shook buildings in Taipei. It had a depth of 30.

Deep earthquake shakes northern, eastern Taiwan

2021-10-18T08:40+0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) -A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck close to Taiwan's east coast city of Hualien on Monday, the island's weather bureau said, with no immediate reports of damage. The quake briefly shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. It had a depth of 30.2 km (18.

Deep earthquake shakes northern, eastern Taiwan

2021-10-18T08:09+0200

TAIPEI (Reuters) - An earthquake briefly shook buildings in Taiwan’s capital Taipei on Monday though there were no immediate reports of any damage. Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates in the South China Sea and is prone to earthquakes. More than 100 people were killed in a quake in southern Taiwan in 2016, while a 7.

Lajia Ruins in NW China's Qinghai a proof of prehistoric ...

2021-10-18T05:59+0200

Pottery pots are on display at the Lajia Ruins Museum, Minhe County, northwest China's Qinghai, Oct. 17. Lajia Ruins, dubbed "Pompeii of China," was formed by an earthquake and flood dating back 4,000 years. The Lajia site is the largest disaster excavation site found in China so far.

Lajia Ruins in NW China's Qinghai a proof of prehistoric civilization

2021-10-18T04:58+0200

Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can't be delayed

2021-10-18T04:04+0200

Japan's new prime minister on Sunday said the planned mass disposal of wastewater stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents. Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida said his government would....

Kishida says Fukushima wastewater release can’t be delayed October 18, 2021 NEW

2021-10-18T01:56+0200

Japan PM Says Fukushima Wastewater Release Can't Be Delayed

2021-10-18T01:16+0200

Japan PM Says Fukushima Wastewater Release Can't Be Delayed

2021-10-18T00:57+0200

Kishida says Fukushima wastewater release can't be delayed

2021-10-18T00:03+0200

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday said the planned mass disposal of wastewater stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents. Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida said his government would....

Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can’t be delayed

2021-10-17T21:00+0200

Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida said his government would work to reassure residents nearby the plant about the technical safety of the wastewater disposal project. The Fukushima Daiichi plant suffered a triple meltdown in 2011 following a massive earthquake and tsunami.

Japan PM Says Fukushima Wastewater Release Can’t Be Delayed

2021-10-17T20:11+0200

TOKYO— Japan ’s new prime minister on Sunday said the planned mass disposal of wastewater stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents. Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida said his government....

Japan PM Kishida says release of treated Fukushima wastewater can’t be delayed Japan’s new prime minister on Sunday said the planned mass disposal of treated but still radioactive water stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima

2021-10-17T19:46+0200

Japan’s new prime minister on Sunday said the planned mass disposal of treated but still radioactive water stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents. Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida....

Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can't be delayed

2021-10-17T19:44+0200

TOKYO - Japan's new prime minister on Sunday said the planned mass disposal of wastewater stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents. Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida said his government....

Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can't be delayed

2021-10-17T17:30+0200

TOKYO — Japan's new prime minister on Sunday said the planned mass disposal of treated but still radioactive water stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents. Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio....

Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can't be delayed

2021-10-17T17:04+0200

TOKYO: Japan's new prime minister on Sunday (Oct 17) said the planned mass disposal of wastewater stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents. Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida said his....

Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can't be delayed - Yahoo News

2021-10-17T17:03+0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's new prime minister on Sunday said the planned mass disposal of wastewater stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents. Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida said his....

Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can't be delayed - Yahoo News

2021-10-17T17:02+0200

Japan Fukushima release 'can't be delayed'

2021-10-17T16:38+0200

Japan's new prime minister says the planned mass disposal of treated but still radioactive water stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed despite concerns from local residents. Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida said his....

Japan Fukushima release 'can't be delayed'

2021-10-17T16:28+0200

Japan Fukushima release 'can't be delayed'

2021-10-17T16:04+0200

Japan Fukushima release 'can't be delayed'

2021-10-17T16:01+0200

Japan Fukushima release 'can't be delayed'

2021-10-17T15:59+0200

Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can't be delayed

2021-10-17T15:55+0200

Moderate 4.0 quake hits near Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, USA

2021-10-17T15:54+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 occurred early morning on Sunday, October 17th, 2021, at 6:19 am local time near Ridgecrest, Kern 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 2 miles.

Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can't be delayed

2021-10-17T15:44+0200

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s new prime minister on Sunday said the planned mass disposal of wastewater stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents. Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida said his....

World News | Japan PM Says Fukushima Wastewater Release Can't Be Delayed

2021-10-17T15:28+0200

Tokyo, Oct 16 (AP) Japan's new prime minister on Sunday said the planned mass disposal of wastewater stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents. Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida said his....

Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can’t be delayed

2021-10-17T15:07+0200

This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about permissions/licensing, please go to: TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s new prime minister on Sunday said the planned mass....

TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER INCORPORATED : Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can't be delayed

2021-10-17T14:56+0200

TOKYO (AP) Japan's new prime minister on Sunday said the planned mass disposal of wastewater stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents. Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida said his....

Moderate magnitude 4.4 earthquake 82 km southeast of Kucha, China

2021-10-17T00:20+0200

Just 33 minutes ago, a 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Kucha, Xinjiang, China. The tremor was recorded early morning on Sunday, October 17th, 2021, at 5:42 am local time, at a moderately shallow depth of 31 km below the surface. The event was filed by the European-Mediterranean Seismological....

5.1-magnitude earthquake hits SE Iran

2021-10-16T16:26+0200

Video Player Close TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Yazdanshahr region in Iran's southeastern Kerman province at 15:16 local time (1146 GMT) on Saturday, according to Iran's Seismological Center. Enditem. SINA English is the English-language destination for news and information about China.

Taïwan (Chine) : un séisme de magnitude 6,5 frappe le Nord-Est

2021-10-24T10:37+0200

L'agence de météorologie de Taïwan (Chine) a constaté un tremblement de terre de magnitude 6,5, tandis que l'US Geological Survey a donné une force plus faible de 6,2. Il a frappé le comté de Yilan au Nord-Est à 13h11 heure locale (05h11 GMT) à une profondeur de 67 km (42 miles). La secousse a semblé durer une trentaine de secondes.

La Corée du Nord lance un autre projectile

2021-10-19T03:46+0200

(Monde) La pandémie du nouveau coronavirus a fait au moins 4 895 733 morts dans le monde depuis que le bureau de l’OMS en Chine a fait état de l’apparition de la maladie fin décembre 2019, selon un bilan établi par l’AFP à partir de sources officielles lundi à 6 h.

Terremoto in Cina, scossa magnitudo 6.5 a Taiwan

2021-10-24T09:44+0200

Forte terremoto di magnitudo 6.5 ha colpito Taiwan. La scossa, avvertita anche nella capitale, è avvenuta. a una profondità di 66,8 chilometri, ha fatto sapere il Central Weather Bureau dell’isola. Al momento non si hanno notizie di feriti. (Askanews) The post appeared first on &l..

Il terremoto che scuote l'Asia: Cina e India senza carbone ed elettricità

2021-10-10T14:37+0200

Il terremoto che scuote l' Asia | Cina e India senza carbone ed elettricità La crisi energetica sta per lasciare al buio Nuova Delhi, dove cinque centrali elettriche a carbone ... Il terremoto che scuote l'Asia: Cina e India senza carbone ed elettricità (Di domenica 10 ottobre 2021) La crisi....

Massive “Tsunami” of Gravitational Wave Detections Breaks Record

2021-11-10T15:23+0100

A team of international scientists, including researchers from The Australian National University (ANU), have unveiled the largest number of gravitational waves ever detected. The discoveries will help solve some of the most complex mysteries of the Universe, including the building blocks of matter and the workings of space and time.

Opposition afraid of using EVM in elections: Shibli Faraz

2021-11-10T13:14+0100

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Senator Syed Shibli Faraz Wednesday said that the opposition members were afraid of introducing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for conducting elections. “The opposition parties are not ready to accept EVM which is aimed at....

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs south of Banten Province at around 09:50 WIB Nov. 10

2021-11-10T05:09+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean south of Banten Province, Indonesia, at around 09:50 WIB Nov. 10. The epicenter was about 169 km (105 miles) south-southwest of Serang. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 38 km (24 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was....

PPP won’t accept govt’s unilateral decisions

2021-11-10T04:11+0100

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party yesterday warned that it will not accept unilateral decisions by the government on talks with the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and others. Speaking at a joint news conference here, PPP leaders Shazia Marri and Senator Saleem Mandviwalla said the PPP believed in democracy and will never endorse unilateral steps.

Environmental pollution and COP26

2021-11-10T04:11+0100

The entire world is currently facing climate change. Many scenarios predicted to occur in future decades seem to be happening on Earth right nowcloudburst, sea-level rise, tsunamis, flash flooding in Germany and western Europe, intense heat waves in the US-Pacific northwest, Siberia and British....

Moderate Earthquake Shakes Sulawesi's Buton Area

2021-11-09T23:49+0100

TEMPO.CO Jakarta The Meteorology, Geophysics, and Climatology Agency ( ) on Tuesday announced that the Buton Regency in Southeast Sulawesi at 10:19 Central Indonesia Time (WITA) has been struck by a magnitude 4.7 earthquake. The epicenter of the quake is detected at 5.32 South Latitude and 123.16 East Longitude and was on land 0.

Collisions between black holes and stars spark 'tsunami' in space

2021-11-09T22:57+0100

The cosmic waves were largely created by pairs of merging black holes, but several were born of rare collisions between dense neutron stars and black holes. They were detected by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, or LIGO, in the US, and the Virgo gravitational-wave observatory in Italy.

Record-breaking 'tsunami' of gravitational waves detected - CNN

2021-11-09T20:50+0100

Gravitational waves can help scientists better understand the violent life cycle of stars and why they turn into black holes or neutron stars when they die. These ripples in space-time were first predicted by Albert Einstein in 1916 as part of his theory of general relativity.

Record-breaking 'tsunami' of gravitational waves detected - CNN

2021-11-09T20:46+0100

Record-breaking 'tsunami' of gravitational waves detected

2021-11-09T20:25+0100

Urban British Columbians 'overconfident' they can deal with storm fallout: BC Hydro 0 11/9/2021 10:53:58 AM

2021-11-09T19:57+0100

Many British Columbians are “overconfident and underprepared” to cope with storm-triggered power outages, a new BC Hydro report shows. In a survey commissioned by the electric utility last month, more than half of Metro Vancouver residents said their region was the most prepared for storm-related outages in the province.

Urban British Columbians 'overconfident' they can deal with storm fallout: BC Hydro 0 11/9/2021 10:53:58 AM

2021-11-09T19:54+0100

Tagana personnel receive training on analyzing disasters

2021-11-09T16:15+0100

A training session on preparedness for disaster handling was organized for the emergency response unit (Tagana) by the Social Affairs Minister on Monday (November 8, 2021). (ANTARA/HO-Social Affairs Minister/uyu) Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Social Education, Research, and Counseling Center (BP3S) of the....

MPR urges governments to offer assistance to disaster-affected people

2021-11-09T15:29+0100

35 minutes ago People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker Bambang Soesatyo. ANTARA/HO-Dokpri. Jakarta (ANTARA) - People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker Bambang Soesatyo has urged regional governments to immediately provide assistance to people affected by natural disasters, such as floods,....

Desperate migrants trapped between Belarus, Poland amid geopolitical row

2021-11-09T15:27+0100

Neda and her husband Abozar sit under a tree in a remote field in Poland, freezing, starving and losing hope. "I tumbled six days ago and fell down," Neda tells DW. "I bled and now I am no longer pregnant." The Iranian couple left the Belarusian capital of Minsk 10 days ago and say they have now....

BRIN to build four earthquake-resilient composite homes in 2021

2021-11-09T14:43+0100

41 minutes ago Tourists walk around earthquake-resilient buildings at Lembah Indah Resort, Malang, East Java, on June 8, 2021. (ANTARA PHOTO/Ari Bowo Sucipto/nz/FR) Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) will build four earthquake-resilient composite housing units....

Solomon Islands

2021-11-09T14:29+0100

HONIARA - At least five people have been killed in the Solomon Islands after an undersea earthquake triggered a tsunami at 12:12pm local time Wednesday. The 8.0 earthquake struck near the Santa Cruz island and the worst damage was reported on the west coast, with waves measuring 1.5-meter high. A tsunami measuring 0.

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes south of Nicaragua

2021-11-09T11:52+0100

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has struck in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Nicaragua. The quake, at a moderate depth of 35 kilometers (22 miles) occurred at 12:25 a.m. local time Tuesday. The epicenter was 61.4 kilometers (38.

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes south of Nicaragua

2021-11-09T11:26+0100

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes south of Nicaragua

2021-11-09T11:07+0100

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes south of Nicaragua

2021-11-09T11:01+0100

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off Nicaraguan coast

2021-11-09T10:39+0100

ANI | Updated: Nov 09, 2021 14:02 IST. Managua (Nicaragua), November 9 (ANI/Sputnik): A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred on Tuesday off the western coast of Nicaragua, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center said. The earthquake was recorded at 12:25 a.m. local time (06:25 GMT).

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes south of Nicaragua

2021-11-09T10:34+0100

MEXICO CITY -- The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has struck in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Nicaragua. The quake, at a moderate depth of 35 kilometers (22 miles) occurred at 12:25 a.m. local time Tuesday. The epicenter was 61.4 kilometers (38.

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes south of Nicaragua

2021-11-09T10:27+0100

MEXICO CITY — The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has struck in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Nicaragua. The quake, at a moderate depth of 35 kilometers (22 miles) occurred at 12:25 a.m. local time Tuesday. The epicenter was 61.4 kilometers (38.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off Nicaraguan coast

2021-11-09T10:22+0100

MANAGUA: A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred on Tuesday off the western coast of said. The earthquake was recorded at 12:25 a.m. local time (06:25 GMT). The epicenter was located 97 kilometers (60 miles) southwest of the city of Masaya with a population of about 130,000 people. The hearth was located at a depth of 80 kilometers.

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes south of Nicaragua

2021-11-09T10:15+0100

Minor earthquake hits Umm Al Quwain

2021-11-09T09:32+0100

A minor earthquake struck a small town in Umm Al Quwain in the early hours of Tuesday. The 2.3 magnitude quake hit Falaj Al Moalla at 3.21am, according to the National Centre of Meteorology's National Seismic Network. Small earthquakes are fairly common in the UAE. Last month, there were two tremors – in Sharjah, as well as a 1.

6.2-Magnitude earthquake strikes near coast of Nicaragua

2021-11-09T08:46+0100

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has hit 89 kilometres southwest of Managua, Nicaragua, according to the EMSC, Sputnik reported. The quake was at a depth of 35 kilometres. No tsunami alert has been issued following the quake. There have been no reports of casualties or damage caused by the earthquake so far.

Central America: Magnitude-6.2 offshore earthquake occurs southwest of Nicaragua at around 00:25 CST Nov. 9

2021-11-09T08:18+0100

Event. A magnitude-6.2 offshore earthquake occurred off the coast of Rivas Department, Nicaragua, at around 00:25 CST Nov. 9. The epicenter was about 61 km (38 miles) south of Masachapa, Nicaragua. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 35 km (22 miles), and moderate to light shaking was probably....

What is a Scientology Assist and How Does it Help?

2021-11-09T05:45+0100

LOS ANGELES Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On a mat in one of countless tent cities that ringed Kathmandu in 2015 after Nepal's magnitude 7.8 earthquake, an old woman lay unmoving on a mat. She was motionless, she seemed dead—and she very nearly was. Her family said their grandmother had been like....

What is a Scientology Assist and How Does it Help?

2021-11-09T05:10+0100

Central America: Magnitude-5.8 offshore earthquake occurs off the coast of Nicaragua at around 20:53 CST Nov. 8

2021-11-09T04:48+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.8 offshore earthquake occured off the coast of Rivas Department, Nicaragua, at around 20:53 CST Nov. 8. The epicenter was about 76 km (47 miles) south-southwest of Masachapa, Nicaragua. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 35 km (22 miles), and moderate to light shaking was....

Scientists detect a tsunami of gravitational waves

2021-11-09T02:53+0100

Scientists baffled after detecting 'tsunami' of gravitational waves in the universe A TEAM of scientists was left baffled when they discovered the biggest number of gravitational...

2021-11-08T19:34+0100

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 When Albert Einstein revolutionised our....

Scientists Detect “Tsunami” of Gravitational Waves

2021-11-08T18:50+0100

When two black holes — or one black hole and a neutron star — get sucked in to each other, they generate one of the most violent and energetic events in the known universe. These events called gravitational waves were famously first predicted by Albert Einstein, who suggested that the energy....

Scientists detect gravitational wave “tsunami”

2021-11-08T16:51+0100

A team of international scientists, including researchers at the Australian National University (ANU), have revealed the largest number of gravitational waves ever detected. Discovery helps solve some of the most complex mysteries of the universe, such as the components of matter and the workings of space-time.

Scientists detect a 'tsunami' of gravitational waves

2021-11-08T15:57+0100

The discoveries will help solve some of the most complex mysteries of the Universe, including the building blocks of matter and the workings of space and time. The global team's study, published on ArXiv , made 35 new detections of gravitational waves caused by pairs of black holes merging or....

NDRF deploys two teams in Madurai owing to incessant rains

2021-11-08T14:59+0100

ANI | Updated: Nov 08, 2021 18:01 IST. ) [India] November 8, (ANI): Two National Disaster Response Force ( NDRF ) teams consisting of 22 persons each have been deployed in , said Inspector K K Payasi. The two teams had arrived at the Madurai Collector's office on Monday morning.

ANU: Scientists detect a “tsunami” of gravitational waves

2021-11-08T12:34+0100

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs east of Sulawesi, Indonesia at around 13:05 Nov. 8

2021-11-08T07:15+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred east of Central Sulawesi Province at around 13:05 Nov. 8. The epicenter was about 96 km (60 miles) east-northeast of Luwuk, Indonesia. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout eastern Central....

Scientists detect a “tsunami” of gravitational waves

2021-11-08T02:48+0100

Scientists detect a “tsunami” of gravitational waves

2021-11-08T02:39+0100

ANU is one of the key players in the international team making the observations and developing the sophisticated technology to hunt down elusive gravitational waves across the vast expanse of the Universe. Distinguished Professor Susan Scott, from the ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics, said....

Start-ups eye 'aging tsunami'

2021-11-07T21:25+0100

Eunice Lam. Start-ups can promote their latest IT products for the sizable elderly market as Hong Kong prepares for an "aging tsunami" in the coming decades, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong said. Law said the city has 224,000 elderly aged 85 and above, with the number likely to rise to 836,000 in 40 years.

IT solutions wanted for HK's 'ageing tsunami'

2021-11-07T15:24+0100

Start-ups can promote their latest IT products for the sizable elderly market, as Hong Kong prepares for an "ageing tsunami" in the coming decades, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong said. Law said the city has 224,000 elderly citizens aged 85 and above with the number rising to 836,000 in 40 years.

Tonga: Magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurs off Vava'u Island at around 16:39 Nov. 7

2021-11-07T08:11+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean off northern Tonga at around 16:39 Nov. 7. The epicenter was about 87 km (54 miles) southeast of Neiafu on Vava'u Island. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak shaking was probably felt....

07/11/2021 Climate crisis could give nuclear energy a second wind

2021-11-07T03:38+0100

At the COP26 summit underway in Glasgow, however, they have been welcomed with open arms, the UN's top nuclear regulator told AFP. The spectre of Chernobyl and Fukushima, along with the enduring problem of nuclear waste, kept energy generated by splitting atoms on the sidelines, even if that energy was virtually carbon free.

National event to commemorate the World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD)...

2021-11-06T18:31+0100

We are pleased to invite you to join the World Tsunami Awareness Day 2021 Commemoration (national event) which will feature the best practices of international cooperation in building resilience to tsunami, as explained by a renowned panel of local and overseas professionals and academics, who would....

06 November 2021 - Strong Earthquake in Southern Molucca Sea at 10.37pm

2021-11-06T16:26+0100

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 Ref: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake occurs in the Molucca Sea, Nov. 6

2021-11-06T16:16+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake occurred in the Molucca Sea at 22:37 Nov. 6. The epicenter was about 56 km (97 miles) east-southeast of Gorontalo, Indonesia. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 45 km (28 miles), and light shaking was probably felt in coastal territories near the....

Tonga: Magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurs east of Nuku'alofa Nov. 7.

2021-11-06T15:15+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.3 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean east of Nuku'alofa, Tonga at approximately 02:03 Nov. 7. The epicenter was about 136 km (85 miles) east of 'Ohonua, Tonga. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout most of Tonga, excluding Vava'u and Lifuka islands.

Jamaica now has a tsunami response plan

2021-11-06T12:57+0100

THE Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has developed a National Tsunami Response Plan and Standing Order Procedure for Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Desmond McKenzie, who indicated that the plan is awaiting the National Disaster Risk Management Council's approval.

BNPB conducts mangrove planting for tsunami mitigation in East Java

2021-11-06T11:21+0100

National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Chief Secretary Lilik Kurniawan (middle) and other officials hitting bamboo slit drums marking the start of World Tsunami Awareness Day commemoration event in Mbah Drajid Beach, Lumajang, East Java. (ANTARA/HO-Humas BNPB).

UN chief calls for raising awareness about tsunami threats

2021-11-06T05:38+0100

Ahead of the World Tsunami Awareness Day, the UN chief said it is critical to boost support to developing countries and improve detection and early warning. In the face of increasing complex global crises, Guterres stated, we must be better prepared and together build resilience against all disasters.

Mutations, DNA damage seen in Fukushima forests: Greenpeace

2021-11-06T04:21+0100

Mutation in vegetation around Fukushima. Photo courtesy of thefukushimaradiationtreereports.wordpress.com Conservation group Greenpeace warned on Friday that the environmental impact of the Fukushima nuclear crisis five years ago on nearby forests is just beginning to be seen and will remain a source of contamination for years to come, reports.

UN chief calls for raising awareness about tsunami threat

2021-11-06T04:16+0100

UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on the international community to raise awareness about tsunami threats and share innovative approaches to decreasing risks. "We can build on progress achieved -- ranging from better outreach to....

Peru: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs off Piura Region at around 18:19 Nov. 5

2021-11-06T02:44+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean off northwestern Peru at approximately 18:19 Nov. 5. The epicenter was about 92 km (57 miles) southwest of Sechura in the Piura Region. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (7 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was....

Unleashing Tsunami of price hike: Murad questions PTI govt's competence

2021-11-06T02:09+0100

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the PTI government in the Centre has proved to be one of the most inefficient, ineffective, and incompetent governments in the history of the country and to hide their weaknesses, its representatives add fuel to the fire.

Half world’s population will be exposed to flooding, storms, tsunamis by 2030 – UN Chief

2021-11-06T00:05+0100

Cecilia Ologunagba. UN Secretary-General António Guterres says by the year 2030 an estimated 50 per cent of the world’s population will live in coastal areas which are exposed to flooding, storms and tsunamis. Guterres, in a message marking the 2021 World Tsunami Awareness Day, called on all....

50pc global population to be exposed to natural disasters by 2030: UN Japan eases border rules for business travellers, students Secret documents on Bangabandhu to be excellent resource for researchers: PM see more

2021-11-05T19:52+0100

An estimated 50 percent of the world's population living in coastal areas will be exposed to flooding, storms and tsunamis by 2030. That is why the United Nations has chosen enhancing international cooperation for developing countries, as the theme of this year’s World Tsunami Awareness Day.

Half of world’s population will be exposed to flooding, storms, tsunamis by 2030: UN Chief warns

2021-11-05T19:45+0100

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 05 (APP):Warning that by 2030, half of world’s population will be exposed to flooding, storms and tsunamis, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the international community to raise awareness about these threats and share measures for decreasing risks.

World Tsunami Awareness Day

2021-11-05T18:06+0100

is observed on November 5 annually to raise the public’s understanding of this natural phenomenon. ‘Tsunami’ is a Japanese word with the English translation, “harbour wave”. These waves can destroy infrastructure, animals and lives. Though rare, Jamaica has experienced tsunamis – one in 1692 and....

Wear Blue To Mark Tsunami Awareness Day – November 5

2021-11-05T17:39+0100

Residents across Barbados are encouraged to wear blue to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day tomorrow, Friday, November 5. This forms part of a social media campaign being conducted by the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) to create awareness about the coastal hazard, which has claimed the lives of millions of people worldwide.

UN: Half of world population will be exposed to flooding, tsunamis by 2030

2021-11-05T17:31+0100

By the year 2030, an estimated 50 per cent of the world's population will live in coastal areas which are exposed to flooding, storms and tsunamis. That is why the United Nations has chosen enhancing international cooperation for developing countries, as the theme of this year’s World Tsunami Awareness Day on November 5.

Jamaica now has a National Tsunami Response Plan

2021-11-05T17:20+0100

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has developed a National Tsunami Response Plan and Standing Order Procedure for Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie who indicated that the plan is awaiting the National Disaster Risk Management Council's approval.

Jamaica now has a National Tsunami Response Plan

2021-11-05T17:12+0100

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has developed a National Tsunami Response Plan and Standing Order Procedure for Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie, who indicated that the plan is awaiting the National Disaster Risk Management Council's approval.

50% of world population to be exposed to flood, storm, tsunami by 2050: UN

2021-11-05T16:33+0100

ISTANBUL: An estimated 50% of the world’s population that live in coastal areas will be exposed to flooding, storms and tsunamis by 2030, the UN said Thursday. Marking the World Tsunami Awareness Day, the UN and WHO compiled a list of tsunamis that took place in the last 100 years, their causes,....

Chile: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs west of Chile at around 11:15 Nov. 5

2021-11-05T16:09+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurred near central Chile at approximately 11:15 Nov. 5. The epicenter was about 54 km (33 miles) west-southwest of Vallenar. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 44 km (27 miles), and moderate-to-light shaking was probably felt throughout the Atacama and Coquimbo regions.

By 2030, half world’s population will be exposed to flooding, storms, tsunamis: warns UN

2021-11-05T15:57+0100

NEW YORK, 5th November, 2021 (WAM) -- By the year 2030, an estimated 50 percent of the world's population will live in coastal areas which are exposed to flooding, storms and tsunamis. That is why the United Nations has chosen enhancing international cooperation for developing countries, as the....

Jamaica now has a National Tsunami Response Plan - McKenzie

2021-11-05T15:08+0100

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has developed a National Tsunami Response Plan and Standing Order Procedure for Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie on Thursday, with him indicating that the plan is....

Jamaica now has a National Tsunami Response Plan

2021-11-05T15:02+0100

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has developed a National Tsunami Response Plan and Standing Order Procedure for Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who indicated that the plan is awaiting the....

WATCH: People evacuated from Marsaxlokk in tsunami drill – www.tvm.com.mt

2021-11-05T11:58+0100

Posted On November 5, 2021 Updated 5 November, 2021 11:32am. This morning the Department of Civil Protection began an emergency drill in Marsaxlokk as a practice run in case the country is hit by a tsunami. This drill was held for the first time in Malta on the day dedicated to more awarenesses....

WATCH: People evacuated from Marsaxlokk in tsunami drill

2021-11-05T11:48+0100

This morning the Department of Civil Protection began an emergency drill in Marsaxlokk as a practice run in case the country is hit by a tsunami. This drill was held for the first time in Malta on the day dedicated to more awarenesses about tsunamis, It began at around 10am when the CPD received a....

UN chief calls for raising awareness about tsunami threat

2021-11-05T11:34+0100

NEW YORK, Nov 5 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on the international community to raise awareness about tsunami threats and share innovative approaches to decreasing risks. "We can build on the progress achieved -- ranging from better outreach to tsunami-exposed....

By 2030, half world’s population will be exposed to flooding, storms, tsunamis

2021-11-05T10:39+0100

05/11/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/11/2021 08:33 By 2030, half world’s population will be exposed to flooding, storms, tsunamis. That is why the United Nations has chosen enhancing international cooperation for developing countries, as the theme of this year's In a message....

UN chief calls for raising awareness about tsunami threat

2021-11-05T10:28+0100

Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on the international community to raise awareness about tsunami threats and share innovative approaches to decreasing risks.

UN chief calls for raising awareness about tsunami threat

2021-11-05T10:27+0100

Learning the signs of a Tsunami could save your life

2021-11-05T08:51+0100

Although Guam is surrounded by a reef and has the Marianas Trench, a big misconception is thinking a tsunami won't happen here. Today is World Tsunami Day and Jenna Blas, public information officer with Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense urges people to learn the signs of the catastrophic waves.

By 2030, half world’s population will be exposed to flooding, storms, tsunamis

2021-11-05T08:21+0100

“Rising sea levels caused by the climate emergency will further exacerbate the destructive power of tsunamis”, he said. “We must limit warming to 1.5 degrees over pre-industrial averages and invest at scale in the resilience of coastal communities.” Rapid urbanization and growing tourism in regions....

World Tsunami Awareness Day being observed today Top Stories

2021-11-05T08:02+0100

World Tsunami Awareness Day is being observed on Friday aimed to raise awareness and enhance international cooperation to effectively counter the tsunamis. It is highlighted here that in the past 100 years, Tsunamis have claimed more than 260,000 lives. The highest number of deaths in that period was in the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004.

By 2030 50% of world population to be exposed to flood, storm, tsunami: UN

2021-11-05T07:45+0100

ISTANBUL. An estimated 50% of the world’s population that live in coastal areas will be exposed to flooding, storms and tsunamis by 2030, the UN said Thursday. Marking the World Tsunami Awareness Day, the UN and WHO compiled a list of tsunamis that took place in the last 100 years, their causes,....

Civil Defence

2021-11-05T06:57+0100

A clean up will get underway in Tairawhiti today after the region was drenched by rain yesterday. Three months of rain fell in 36 hours. Roads turned into lakes and there were widespread power… Audio. There's a massive fire at a Christchurch waste water treatment plant that has sent a huge plume of smoke into the air.

Japan: Magnitude-6.6 offshore earthquake occurs in southern Japan, early Nov. 11

2021-11-10T17:15+0100

Event. A magnitude-6.6 offshore earthquake occurred in southern Japan at 00:45 Nov. 11. The epicenter was about 313 km (195 miles) south of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles) and light shaking was probably felt in the southern Ryukyu Islands.

No tsunami threat to Hawaii following 6.6-magnitude earthquake off Okinawa

2021-11-10T17:30+0100

A strong earthquake was recorded off Okinawa this morning but does not pose a tsunami threat to Hawaii. The magnitude 6.6 quake struck 114.6 miles northeast of Hirara, Okinawa, at 5:45 a.m. Hawaii time at a depth of 6.2 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

M6.6 quake hits off Japan's Okinawa, no threat of tsunami

2021-11-10T17:41+0100

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 hit off Japan's Okinawa early Thursday but there is no threat of a tsunami, the weather agency said. The quake occurred at 12:45 a.m., registering 3 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 on Miyako Island in the southern Japanese prefecture of....

10 November 2021 - Strong Earthquake in Southeast of Ryukyu Islands at 11.45pm

2021-11-10T17:54+0100

Strong and shallow M6.6 earthquake hits southeast of the Ryukyu Islands, Japan

2021-11-10T18:13+0100

The epicenter was located 184 km (114 miles) SE of Hirara and 252 km (156 miles) ESE of Ishigaki, Japan. There are no people living within 100 km (62 miles). 89 000 people are estimated to have felt light shaking. Based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake, said.

1st LD Writethru: 6.1-magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

2021-11-10T19:50+0100

JAKARTA, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Indonesia's eastern province of Papua Barat early Thursday, but there was no potential for a tsunami, the meteorology and geophysics agency said here. The quake jolted at 00:46 a.m.

6.1 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia

2021-11-10T20:55+0100

Jakarta [ Indonesia ], November 11 (ANI/Xinhua): An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Indonesia 's eastern province of Papua Barat early Thursday, but there was no potential for a tsunami, the meteorology and geophysics agency said here. The quake jolted at 00:46 am (local time) Thursday....

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Japan

2021-11-10T22:43+0100

Photo: thestatesman.com Japan. The outbreak occurred at a depth of 10 km. No data on casualties, destruction or the threat of a tsunami has been reported. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale was recorded off the coast of the Japanese island of Miyako. This was reported by the US Geological Survey.

M6.6 quake hits off Okinawa; no threat of tsunami

2021-11-10T22:51+0100

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 hit off Okinawa early Thursday, but there is no threat of damage from a tsunami despite possible sea-level fluctuations, the weather agency said. The quake occurred at 12:45 a.m., registering 3 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 on Miyako....

6.1-magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia

2021-11-11T00:18+0100

JAKARTA — An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Indonesia’s eastern province of Papua Barat early Thursday, but there was no potential for a tsunami, the meteorology and geophysics agency said here. The quake jolted at 00:46 a.m. Jakarta time Thursday (1746 GMT Wednesday), with the epicenter....

Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes off Indonesia

2021-11-11T01:08+0100

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Indonesia's eastern province of Papua Barat early Thursday, but there was no potential for a tsunami, the meteorology and geophysics agency said here. The quake jolted at 00:46 am (local time) Thursday (1746 GMT Wednesday), with the epicenter at 115 km....

6.1 magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no cas...

2021-11-11T01:40+0100

JAKARTA, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia's eastern province of West Papua early Thursday, but no preliminary report on damages or casualties was issued, the meteorology agency said. The tremors did not potentially trigger a tsunami, according to the country's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency.

Quakes jolt Japan, Indonesia

2021-11-11T01:38+0100

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 jolted 163 km southeast of Hirara, Japan at 15:45:13 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, reported Xinhua. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 23.739 degrees north latitude and 126.424 degrees east. Meanwhile, another earthquake with a magnitude of 6.

2nd LD Writethru: 6.1 magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no casualties reported

2021-11-11T01:50+0100

Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. JAKARTA, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia's eastern province of West Papua early Thursday, but no preliminary report on damages or casualties was issued, the meteorology agency said. The tremors did not potentially trigger a tsunami,....

6.1-magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia

2021-11-11T02:54+0100

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY (Russia), Nov. 11 -- A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East on Thursday, reported Sputnik. [ read more ]

2021-11-11T05:19+0100

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY (Russia), Nov. 11 -- A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East on Thursday, reported Sputnik. According to the regional branch of the Geophysical Survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences (GS RAS), the....

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 hits near Russia's...

2021-11-11T07:27+0100

Moscow [ Russia ], November 11 (ANI/Sputnik): A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of the in the Russia n Far East on Thursday, the regional branch of the Geophysical Survey of the Russia n Academy of Sciences (GS RAS) said. The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 40 kilometers (24.

BRIN researchers win UNESCO for Women in Science 2021 Award

2021-11-11T07:34+0100

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Three researchers from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) won L’Oreal-UNESCO for Women in Science 2021 Award, BRIN's Biotechnology Research Center Head Ratih Asmana Ningrum stated. The trio awardees are Peni Ahmadi from the Biotechnology Research Center for the....

Earthquake in Russia: Quake of Magnitude 5.2 Hits Near Kamchatka Peninsula

2021-11-11T07:46+0100

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East on Thursday, the regional branch of the Geophysical Survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences (GS RAS) said. Moscow, November 11: A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of the....

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake registered near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula

2021-11-11T08:07+0100

KAMCHATSKY : A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East on Thursday, reported Sputnik. According to the regional branch of the Geophysical Survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences (GS RAS), the epicentre of the earthquake was located at a depth of 40 kilometres (24.

M6.6 quake hits off Japan's Okinawa, no threat of tsunami

2021-11-11T08:29+0100

Baku, November 11, AZERTAC An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 hit off Japan's Okinawa early Thursday, but there is no threat of damage from a tsunami despite possible sea-level fluctuations, the weather agency said, according to Kyodo News. The quake occurred at 12:45 a.m.

Brownstown man proud of Marine Corps service

2021-11-11T09:37+0100

This is a big November for Ronnie Hedrick. On Nov. 6, he got married. Nov. 10 was the U.S. Marine Corps’ 246th birthday. Today is Veterans Day. Nov. 13 is his 31st birthday and the opening day of firearms hunting season. And on Nov. 18, he and his wife expect their baby boy to arrive.

Tsunami of packages for delivery guys in the coming weeks

2021-11-11T09:44+0100

A late package is the biggest frustration of the online shopper around the holidays. But because more than half of the Dutch do not take the upcoming peak crowds into account, a parcel tsunami will hit the deliverers from today. How can an emergency scenario like in Belgium be prevented? The Belgian....

M6.6 quake hits off Japan's Okinawa, no threat of tsunami

2021-11-11T09:41+0100

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 hit off Japan's Okinawa early Thursday, but there is no threat of damage from a tsunami despite possible sea-level fluctuations, the weather agency said, reports citing Kyodo News. The quake occurred at 12:45 a.m.

Japan's outspoken nun and author Jakucho Setouchi dies at 99

2021-11-11T12:25+0100

TOKYO (AP) — Jakucho Setouchi, a Buddhist nun and one of Japan's best-known authors known for novels depicting passionate women and her translation of “The Tale of Genji,” a 1,000-year-old classic, into modern language, has died. She was 99. Setouchi was already an established novelist before she shaved her head and became a nun at age 51.

Japan's outspoken nun and author Jakucho Setouchi dies at 99

2021-11-11T12:25+0100

Jakucho Setouchi, a Buddhist nun and one of Japan s best-known authors known for novels depicting passionate women and her translation of “The Tale of Genji,” a 1,000-year-old classic, into modern language, has died. She was 99. Setouchi was already an established novelist before she shaved her head and became a nun at age 51.

Japan's outspoken nun and author Jakucho Setouchi dies at 99

2021-11-11T12:41+0100

TOKYO (AP) — Jakucho Setouchi, a Buddhist nun and one of Japan’s best-known authors known for novels depicting passionate women and her translation of “The Tale of Genji,” a 1,000-year-old classic, into modern language, has died. She was 99. Setouchi was already an established novelist before she shaved her head and became a nun at age 51.

Japan’s outspoken nun and author Jakucho Setouchi dies at 99

2021-11-11T12:39+0100

Japanese Buddhist nun and author Jakucho Setouchi speaks during an interview in Kyoto, Japan, June 1, 2017. Setouchi, one of Japan’s best-known authors known for novels depicting passionate women and her translation of “The Tale of Genji” into modern language, has died. She was 99.

6.1 magnitude quake strikes off eastern Indonesia, no casualties reported

2021-11-11T12:51+0100

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia's eastern province of West Papua early Thursday, but no preliminary report on damages or casualties was issued, the meteorology agency said. JAKARTA, Nov. 11 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Nov, 2021 ) :A 6.

Japan's outspoken nun and author Jakucho Setouchi dies at 99

2021-11-11T13:05+0100

Obit Japan Setouchi Japanese Buddhist nun and author Jakucho Setouchi speaks during an interview in Kyoto, Japan, June 1, 2017. Setouchi, one of Japan’s best-known authors known for novels depicting passionate women and her translation of “The Tale of Genji” into modern language, has died. She was 99.

Japan's outspoken nun and author Jakucho Setouchi dies at 99

2021-11-11T13:50+0100

Japan’s vocal nun and author Jakucho Setochi 99. died at the age of

2021-11-11T16:40+0100

Jakuch Setochi, a Buddhist nun and one of Japan’s best-known writers known for her novels depicting sentimental women and her translation of the 1,000-year-old classic “The Tale of Genji” into modern language, has died It is done. She was 99 years old.

Japan’s outspoken nun and author Jakucho Setouchi dies at 99

2021-11-11T17:55+0100

Jakucho Setouchi, a Buddhist nun and one of Japan’s best-known authors known for novels depicting passionate women and her translation of “The Tale of Genji,” a 1,000-year-old classic, into modern language, has died. She was 99. Setouchi was already an established novelist before she shaved her head and became a nun at age 51.

Govt departments directed to make plantation campaign successful

2021-11-11T20:42+0100

Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Syed Gulzar Hussain Shah on Thursday directed the authorities concerned of all the government departments to make the ongoing plantation campaign a success and set up nurseries in their respective office premises. RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th....

Japan’s outspoken nun and author Jakucho Setouchi dies at 99 November 12, 2021 NEW

2021-11-12T00:36+0100

Jakucho Setouchi, a Buddhist nun and one of Japan's best-known authors known for novels depicting passionate women and her translation of “The Tale of Genji,” a 1,000-year-old classic, into modern language, has died. She was 99. Setouchi was already an established novelist before she shaved her head and became a nun at age 51.

newsinfo 13 towns endangered, gov’t geo survey shows

2021-11-12T00:53+0100

MANILA, Philippines — The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) warned of a “potential creeping crisis” in southeastern Luzon following its latest geological survey showing 13 municipalities in the area as highly vulnerable to coastal erosion, storm surge and tsunami.

Rice names its first Black, first immigrant, first engineer...

2021-11-12T02:06+0100

Robert Ladd, chairman of the Board of Trustees, welcomed DesRoches as Rice’s new leader Thursday afternoon at an event in Rice’s Cohen House — noting that trustees sought to choose a leader who would “build upon what (Leebron) has accomplished these last 18 years.

Moderate magnitude 4.7 earthquake 65 km southeast of Xunchang, China

2021-11-12T03:38+0100

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 4.7 quake in China near Xunchang, Sichuan, only 18 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the morning on Friday, November 12th, 2021, at 9:50 am local time at a shallow depth of 10 km. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the....

How do the changes linked to climate change affect mental health?

2021-11-13T11:08+0100

On the occasion of the COP26 which takes place from October 31 to November 12, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland, we take stock of the impact of climate change and ecological disasters on our well-being. Science has proven that the environment has an impact on our health, as it does on our ways and places of life.

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes WA

2021-11-13T15:53+0100

According to Geoscience Australia , the earthquake happened at 9.05pm local time. Its epicentre was located in the Pilbara, about 125km southeast of Port Hedland, at a depth of 10km. Within an hour, the government agency had received more than a thousand reports from people saying they’d felt the seismic event.

Heidi Hautala, Vice-President of European Parliament

2021-11-13T16:06+0100

EU considers Pakistan as a strong development partner; lauds Ten Billions Trees Tsunami initiative of the government to mitigate environmental impacts; appreciates adoption of business and human rights in Pakistan The European Union deems it very important to deepen partnership with Pakistan in diverse areas.

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes WA

2021-11-13T16:23+0100

New images show just how much our world has changed

2021-11-13T18:14+0100

Perseverance continues to check out Mars years before humans plan to arrive, and Heinz announced this week its first ketchup produced under Mars-like conditions -- evidence that we can maybe grow tomatoes on the red planet one day. The excitement surrounding these other worlds often overshadows....