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Magnitude 3.8 earthquake strikes near Naalehu, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA

2021-12-25T08:16+0100

Just 10 minutes ago, a 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Naalehu, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA. The tremor was recorded in the evening on Friday, December 24th, 2021, at 8:59 pm local time, at a very shallow depth of 4.4 miles below the surface. The event was filed by the United States Geological....

Loihi submarine volcano (Hawai'i): earthquake M 4.9 today

2021-12-24T22:44+0100

Seismic instruments of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) detected a volcano-tectonic earthquake with magnitude M 4.9 at 12 km depth centered about 42 km southeast of Nā'ālehu at 01:32 local time today. The volcano observatory reported: "Light shaking, with maximum Intensity of IV, has been reported across parts of the Island of Hawai'i.

Small magnitude 3.1 earthquake 28 miles southeast of Naalehu, Hawaii, United States

2021-12-24T22:14+0100

An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 occurred in the morning on Friday, December 24th, 2021, at 10:32 am local time near Naalehu, Hawaii County, Hawaii, 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.

Earthquake at deep-sea Loihi volcano overnight shakes Big Island

2021-12-24T19:20+0100

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the south shore of the Big Island overnight but did not generate a tsunami. A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the south shore of the Big Island overnight but did not generate a tsunami. The temblor struck at 1:31 a.m. at the deep-sea volcano Loihi, 26.

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes near Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA

2021-12-24T13:11+0100

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA, was reported only 14 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.

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Southcentral Alaska

2021-12-22T10:56+0100

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 rattled south central Alaska on Tuesday with no immediate loss of life or damage reported. The quake, which occurred 1.42pm Alaska Standard Time, occurred across the Cook Inlet from the Kenai Peninsula. It was centred near Iliamna volcano 220 kilometres southwest of....

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles southcentral Alaska

2021-12-22T09:48+0100

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake felt through much of Alaska, but no immediate damage reported

2021-12-22T04:00+0100

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook south-central Alaska Tuesday afternoon, although no immediate damage was reported. The earthquake, which occurred at 1:42 p.m. Alaska Standard Time, took place across the Cook Inlet from the Kenai Peninsula and 38 miles east of Port Alworth, which has a population of 186, according to 2020 estimates .

Small magnitude 3.1 quake hits 42 miles southwest of Hilo, Hawaii, United States in the afternoon

2021-12-18T04:39+0100

A moderately shallow magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported in the afternoon near Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Friday, December 17th, 2021, at 4:43 pm local time at a moderately shallow depth of 22 miles.

Small magnitude 3.3 earthquake 40 miles southwest of Hilo, Hawaii, United States

2021-12-17T19:44+0100

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake near Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA, was reported only 12 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 moderately shallow depth of 19 miles....

Small magnitude 3.2 earthquake 42 miles southwest of Hilo, Hawaii, United States

2021-12-17T15:47+0100

Just 9 minutes ago, a 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA. The tremor was recorded early morning on Friday, December 17th, 2021, at 4:17 am local time, at a moderately shallow depth of 21 miles below the surface. The event was filed by the United States Geological....

Magnitude 3.0 earthquake strikes near Pāhala, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA

2021-12-16T22:15+0100

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 occurred in the morning on Thursday, December 16th, 2021, at 10:48 am local time near Pāhala, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a shallow depth of 6.2 miles.

Small tremor of magnitude 3.1 just reported 27 miles southeast of Naalehu, Hawaii, United States

2021-12-16T10:10+0100

An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 occurred only 9 minutes ago 27 miles southeast of Naalehu, Hawaii, United States, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a very shallow depth of 5.2 miles beneath the epicenter near Naalehu, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA, late at night on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021, at 10:54 pm local time.

Small 3.0 quake hits near Naalehu, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA

2021-12-15T16:32+0100

Just 7 minutes ago, a 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Naalehu, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA. The tremor was recorded early morning on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021, at 4:55 am local time, at a very shallow depth of 5.7 miles below the surface. The event was filed by the United States Geological....

7.3 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia: images of people fleeing after tsunami warning | Maumere | Flores Island | USGS | VIDEO | WORLD

2021-12-14T19:28+0100

The intense shaking, which took place at 11.20 local time (03.20 GMT) and more than 110 kilometers north of the Flores island , led the local authorities to activate an alert for tsunami when determining that risk existed in coastal areas. In a video posted by witnesses on social media, a group of....

Indonesians flee homes after magnitude 7.3 quake triggers tsunami warnings 1 hour ago

2021-12-14T14:00+0100

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, which sent startled residents out into the streets, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. Local television showed crowds of people walking....

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shakes the shores of central Indonesia and triggers a tsunami warning

2021-12-14T12:06+0100

December 14, 2021. One earthquake 7.3 magnitude shook this Tuesday the waters of the central region of Indonesia and triggered a tsunami alert on the island of Flores, which was ultimately deactivated without serious damage. The telluric movement, located at a shallow depth of the seabed, felt....

News24.com | Indonesians flee homes after 7.3 quake prompts tsunami warning

2021-12-14T11:38+0100

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, with monitors briefly warning of the possibility of hazardous tsunami waves before lifting the threat. The epicentre was north of the island of Flores in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province,....

Indonesia lifts tsunami warning after strong submarine earthquake

2021-12-14T10:57+0100

People are waiting outside after evacuating from government buildings after an earthquake in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. A strong submarine earthquake struck Flores, Indonesia on Tuesday, and the National Meteorological Agency warned that a tsunami could occur.

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shakes the shores of central Indonesia and triggers a tsunami warning

2021-12-14T10:23+0100

The telluric movement, located at a shallow depth of the seabed, felt strongly in various locations Indonesians, where hundreds of residents rushed from their homes and jobs to seek refuge in the highlands of the island. The United States Geological Survey (USGS), which records global seismic....

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T08:59+0100

The quake struck at 4.20pm (NZT) in the Flores Sea, about 112km northwest of the town of Larantuka, in the eastern part of Flores island, at a depth of 12km. "Everyone ran out into the street," Agustinus Florianus, a resident of Maumere town on Flores, told Reuters. Maumere was badly damaged by a quake of a similar magnitude in 1992.

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T08:55+0100

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia, residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T08:42+0100

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage The quake struck at 0320 GMT in the Flores Sea, about 112 km (70 miles) northwest of the town of....

Powerful quake strikes East Nusa Tenggara; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T08:07+0100

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. The quake struck at 0320 GMT in the Flores Sea, about 112 km (70 miles) northwest of the town of....

Powerful 7.4 Quake Strikes Indonesia, Residents Flee Buildings

2021-12-14T07:22+0100

JAKARTA—A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami early warning alert, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. The quake struck at 0320 GMT in the Flores Sea, about 112 km (70 miles) northwest....

Indonesian authorities activated tsunami alert for the country after earthquake 7.3 | International

2021-12-14T07:21+0100

The Indonesian authorities activated the tsunami alert on the island of Flores on Tuesday after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake located in the Flores Sea. about 112 kilometers north of the island. The Indonesian Department of Meteorology (BMKG), which estimates the magnitude of the earthquake at 7.

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T07:21+0100

JAKARTA — A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. The quake struck at 0320 GMT in the Flores Sea, about 112 km (70 miles) northwest of the....

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T07:17+0100

A still image from a social media video shows dust disturbances on side of hill after an earthquake in Nagekeo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia December 14, 2021 Reuters. A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological....

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T07:13+0100

Tsunami warnings were issued for the areas of Maluku, East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara and Southeast and South Sulawesi. The U.S. Geological Survey later said the quake had a magnitude of 7.3. An aftershock of 5.6 magnitude hit Larantuka after the first quake, the Indonesian agency said.

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T07:05+0100

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. "Everyone ran out into the street," Agustinus Florianus, a resident of Maumere town on Flores island, told Reuters.

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

2021-12-14T07:00+0100

Residents inspecting earthquake-damaged buildings in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, on January 15, 2021 ( AP. A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday, which triggered a tsunami warning, according to the meteorological department.

World Powerful 7.4-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggerin...

2021-12-14T07:00+0100

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. The quake struck at 0320 GMT in the Flores Sea, about 112 km (70 miles) northwest of the town of....

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T06:47+0100

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. The quake struck at 0320 GMT in the Flores Sea, about 112 km (70 miles) northwest....

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia, triggers tsunami warning

2021-12-14T06:47+0100

Jakarta: A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. The quake struck at 0320 GMT in the Flores Sea, about 112 km (70 miles) northwest of the....

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T06:45+0100

JAKARTA: A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. The quake struck at 0320 GMT in the Flores Sea, about 112 km (70 miles) northwest of the....

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T06:43+0100

A still image from a social media video shows dust disturbances on side of hill after an earthquake in Nagekeo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia December 14, 2021. Alldo Van Robby/via REUTERS. December 14, 2021. JAKARTA (Reuters) – A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on....

Indonesians flee homes after powerful quake prompts tsunami warning

2021-12-14T06:35+0100

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey later said the quake had a magnitude of 7.3.

Powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 strikes Indonesia

2021-12-14T06:32+0100

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. “Everyone ran out into the street,” Agustinus Florianus, a resident of Maumere town on Flores island, told Reuters.

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T06:30+0100

Tsunami warnings were issued for the areas of Maluku, East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara and Southeast and South Sulawesi, after the quake hit 112 km northwest of Larantuka, in the eastern part of Flores, at a depth of 12 km. The U.S. Geological Survey later said the quake, which struck at 0320 GMT, had a magnitude of 7.

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes Indonesia

2021-12-14T06:24+0100

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake struck 112 kilometers north of Maumere, off Indonesia's Flores Island at a depth of 12km. The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning, which was issued for the areas of Maluku,....

Indonesians flee homes after powerful quake prompts tsunami warning

2021-12-14T06:23+0100

Alfons Hada Betan, head of East Flores Disaster Mitigation agency in Larantuka said there were no immediate reports of damage and the quake was felt for several minutes as people fled from their homes. People said on social media the earthquake was also felt strongly in Makassar, South Sulawesi. The U.

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T06:19+0100

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre estimated the magnitude at 7.7, placing it at a depth of 5 km. — AFP pic. JAKARTA, Dec 14 — A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia today triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage.

'Powerful' 7.6 earthquake hits Indonesia with tsunami alert as hospitals evacuate

2021-12-14T06:19+0100

One clip shows people running inside a hospital in an evacuation to ensure people remain safe after vibrations were felt. The 7.6 quake struck off the coast of Indonesia, 71 miles north of Maumere at a depth of 10km, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre has said.

Indonesians flee homes after 7.3 quake prompts tsunami warning

2021-12-14T06:18+0100

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T06:17+0100

Indonesians flee homes after powerful quake prompts tsunami warning

2021-12-14T06:14+0100

People wait outside after evacuating an Indonesian government building following an earthquake in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Dec 14, 2021. (DAENG MANSUR / AP) JAKARTA - A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological....

Indonesians flee homes after powerful quake prompts tsunami warning

2021-12-14T05:58+0100

JAKARTA - A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday (Dec 14) triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. The US Geological Survey later said the quake had a magnitude of 7.3.

Indonesians flee homes after powerful quake prompts tsunami warning

2021-12-14T05:50+0100

JAKARTA (Reuters) -A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. "Everyone ran out into the street," Agustinus Florianus, a resident of Maumere town on Flores island, told Reuters.

Indonesia issues tsunami warning after quake of magnitude 7.5

2021-12-14T05:49+0100

The US Geological Survey later said the quake had a magnitude of 7.3. "Everyone ran out into the street," Agustinus Florianus, a resident of Maumere town on Flores island, told Reuters. Tsunami warnings were issued for the areas of Maluku, East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara and Southeast and South Sulawesi, after the quake hit 112 km (69.

Powerful quake strikes Indonesia; residents flee into streets

2021-12-14T05:46+0100

JAKARTA (Reuters) - A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey later said the quake had a magnitude of 7.3.

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage

2021-12-14T05:39+0100

FILE - A local walks along a bridge, with Mount Semeru volcano in the background, in Candipuro district in Lumajang, East Java province, Indonesia, December 9, 2021. Photo: Reuters. JAKARTA, DECEMBER 14. A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday triggering a tsunami....

Indonesians flee homes after powerful quake prompts tsunami warning

2021-12-14T05:23+0100

JAKARTA (Reuters) -A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Friday triggering a tsunami warning, the meteorological department said, but there was no immediate word on any casualties or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey later said the quake had a magnitude of 7.3.

Mt Ruapehu crater lake temperature rising, underground quakes recorded

2021-12-14T02:43+0100

The temperature of Mt Ruapehu's crater lake is once again rising, with underground earthquakes recorded and hot water from the crater lake spilling into a nearby river. The volcano, which is currently at Volcanic Alert Level 1, has been undergoing a number of heating and cooling cycles over the last year.

Was bright light and loud boom over Vancouver Island caused by a meteor?

2021-12-14T00:30+0100

Constance Leverton was making dinner in her Maple Bay home on Vancouver Island Sunday night (Dec. 12) at approximately 5 p.m., when she heard a big boom. “It was loud with all the windows closed,” she said. Reports quickly started hitting social media from people between Victoria and Campbell River who either heard a boom or saw a bright light.

Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Batangas

2021-12-13T12:49+0100

Watch more on iWantTFC MANILA (UPDATE) A 5.5-magnitude quake hit Batangas province on Monday afternoon, according to Phivolcs. The agency earlier pegged the tremor at 5.3-magnitude. The tectonic quake occurred at 5:12 p.m. approximately 24 kilometers southwest of Calatagan town, with a depth of 99 km.

Earthquake swarm under Davidof volcano, U.S.

2021-12-11T16:50+0100

A swarm of earthquakes occurred in the vicinity of Davidof volcano during the latter part of the week and was still ongoing as of 23:02 UTC on December 10, when AVO released its latest weekly update. 1. The largest earthquake to date happened at about 19:45 UTC on December 10 and had a magnitude of 4.

Deadly Indonesia Eruption Was Triggered by Heavy Rains

2021-12-09T22:57+0100

, an online publication covering the latest research. The eruption of Mount Semeru in Indonesia on Saturday tragically claimed the lives of 22 people , with another 22 still missing and 56 injured. More than 5,000 people have been affected by the eruption, and more than 2,000 people have taken refuge at 19 evacuation points.

Photo of the Day: Plate tectonics of lava crust pieces.

2021-12-09T10:19+0100

Greece has a lot of earthquake activity, but most of them occur around the margin of the Aegean microplate. The Cycladic islands are located in its center and therefore seismically comparably quiet. What is the level of global earthquake activity today compared to the past? Find out with our graph....

More than 50 earthquakes rumble off Oregon coast over 24-hour period

2021-12-08T22:13+0100

Over 50 earthquakes, ranging from 3.5 to 5.8 in magnitude, were reported off the Oregon coast in a 24-hour period. The cluster of quakes began Tuesday and continued through Wednesday, about 200 to 250 miles off the Oregon coast, according to a tweet from the As of Wednesday afternoon, there have....

Over 50 earthquakes reported off of Oregon coast…

2021-12-08T22:11+0100

"We've seen this before, and there's history in this region," Snider said. "It's an active area and not necessarily unusual." He said at this time there is no information pointing to a larger event on the horizon and there are currently no tsunami warnings.

Semeru's eruption was triggered by rain and storms, making it much harder to predict

2021-12-08T09:54+0100

The eruption of Mount Semeru in Indonesia on Saturday tragically claimed the lives of 22 people, with another 22 still missing and 56 injured. More than 5,000 people have been affected by the eruption, and more than 2,000 people have taken refuge at 19 evacuation points.

Mount Semeru's deadly eruption was triggered by rain and storms, making it much harder to predict

2021-12-07T15:40+0100

Saturday's eruption produced an ash plume that reached 15km into the atmosphere, along with hot pyroclastic flows —dense, fast-moving clouds of solidified lava, ash and gas. Volcanic mudflows called lahars also tumbled down the volcano's steep slopes. Heavy ash blanketed nearby villages and plunged some areas into temporary darkness.

Mount Semeru’s deadly eruption was triggered…

2021-12-07T15:29+0100

The eruption of Mount Semeru in Indonesia on Saturday tragically claimed the lives of 22 people , with another 22 still missing and 56 injured. More than 5,000 people have been affected by the eruption, and more than 2,000 people have taken refuge at 19 evacuation points.

Grímsvötn volcano Aviation Color Code raised to Orange, Iceland

2021-12-07T12:46+0100

The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) has raised to Aviation Color Code for Grímsvötn volcano from Yellow to Orange on December 6, one day after the glacial flood from Grímsvötn reached its peak discharge. By definition, the Aviation Color Code is updated to Orange when a volcano shows increased activity....

Mount Semeru's deadly eruption was triggered by rain and storms, making it much harder to predict

2021-12-07T06:29+0100

- The Conversation) The eruption of Mount Semeru in Indonesia on Saturday tragically claimed the lives of 22 people , with another 22 still missing and 56 injured. More than 5,000 people have been affected by the eruption, and more than 2,000 people have taken refuge at 19 evacuation points.

East Java's Semeru volcano erupts killing 14 people

2021-12-06T11:26+0100

The Civil Defence Department reports that 98 people were injured and about a thousand displaced, but the toll is likely to rise. Rescue operations have been hampered by smoke, ash and lapilli. The bridge connecting Lumajang and Malang collapsed, isolating many villages. Caritas on the ground to bring aid.

Island Of Java

2021-12-05T11:07+0100

Go to the source via the article link to view the video say a magnitude earthquake off Java 's southern coast damaged buildings and left six dead, shaking the tourist hotspot of A strong underwater earthquake rattled 's main island of Java on Saturday, but no tsunami warnings have been posted and....

Over dozen people dead following eruption of Semeru volcano in Indonesia

2021-12-05T08:39+0100

Jakarta [Indonesia], December 5 (ANI/Sputnik): The death toll from the eruption of Indonesia's Semeru volcano has gone up to 13, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Sunday. Semeru, located in Indonesia's East Java province, erupted on Saturday, emitting large amounts of....

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.2 just reported 2 miles south of Pāhala, Hawaii, United States

2021-12-05T08:24+0100

The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.2 quake in the United States near Pāhala, Hawaii County, Hawaii, only 14 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the evening on Saturday, December 4th, 2021, at 8:43 pm local time at a moderately shallow depth of 22 miles.

Small magnitude 3.2 earthquake 2 miles south of Pāhala, Hawaii, United States

2021-12-05T08:24+0100

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 occurred in the evening on Saturday, December 4th, 2021, at 8:43 pm local time near Pāhala, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a moderately shallow depth of 22 miles.

Over dozen people dead following eruption of Semeru volcano in Indonesia

2021-12-05T07:53+0100

Jakarta : The death toll from the eruption of Indonesia's Semeru volcano has gone up to 13, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Sunday. Semeru, located in Indonesia's East Java province, erupted on Saturday, emitting large amounts of volcanic ash into the atmosphere, wrecking homes and damaging a local strategic bridge.

Over dozen people dead following eruption of Semeru volcano in Indon

2021-12-05T07:45+0100

esia. ANI | Updated: Dec 05, 2021 11:18 IST. Jakarta [ Indonesia ], December 5 (ANI/Sputnik): The death toll from the eruption of 's Semeru has gone up to 13, the country's (BNPB) said on Sunday. Semeru, located in Indonesia 's East Java province, erupted on Saturday, emitting large amounts of....

Over Dozen People Dead Following Eruption of Semeru Volcano in Indonesia - BNPB

2021-12-05T05:44+0100

the eruption of Indonesia 's Semeru volcano has gone up to 13, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Semeru, located in Indonesia 's East Java province, erupted on Saturday, emitting large amounts of volcanic ash into the atmosphere, wrecking homes and damaging a local strategic bridge.

Two Earthquakes Strike Off Indonesia's Coast After Semeru Volcano Erupts - USGS

2021-12-05T05:44+0100

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 05th December, 2021) A 6-magnitude earthquake has occurred north of Tobelo, a town located on Indonesia 's eastern island of Halmahera, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports. The earthquake struck at a depth of 174 kilometers (108 miles) at 23:47 GMT on Saturday.

Iceland’s most active volcano under surveillance

2021-12-05T02:00+0100

Recent eruptions of Grimsvötn have occurred approximately every 5 to 10 years. The last dates back to 2011 (archives). ATS. Grimsvötn, Iceland’s most active volcano, is under surveillance this weekend due to a massive ice flood underway that could trigger an eruption, authorities said. Its last eruption dates back to 2011.

Will the earthquakes in central Idaho cause the Yellowstone volcano to erupt?

2021-12-04T18:01+0100

A common question seen after many earthquakes in the Western U.S. is: “Will this earthquake trigger an eruption at Yellowstone?” Or, “is this seismicity related to Yellowstone?” The simple answer is “no,” but let’s take a closer look at what is happening in central Idaho and whether it has any connection to volcanic activity in Yellowstone.

Indonesia's Mount Semeru Erupts Sending Citizens Into a Panic

2021-12-04T13:33+0100

The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center has also issued a warning stating that the volcanic eruption has created a volcanic ash plume of an estimated 40,000ft (12,192 meters). The Twitter post shows terrified residents fleeing from the scene but no further news has been announced yet. The eruption took place at around 2.

Environmental scientist suggests lessons can be learned from unexpected eruption of Cumbre Vieja

2021-12-03T14:50+0100

Environmental scientist Marc-Antoine Longpré with City University of New York is suggesting in a Perspective piece published in the journal Science that lessons can be learned from the unexpected eruption of Cumbre Vieja last fall. In his paper, he notes that the timing, explosive power and....

In Pics | From forest fires to angry street protests, a world ablaze in 2021

2021-12-03T12:15+0100

A voodoo pilgrim bathes in a waterfall believed to have purifying powers during an annual celebration in Saut d' Eau, Haiti, on July 16. (Image: AP/Matias Delacroix) Firefighters battle the Sugar Fire, part of the Beckwourth Complex Fire, in Doyle, California, on July 9.

Ice sheet in Grímsvötn subsided 17 m (55.8 feet) in 9 days, Iceland

2021-12-03T11:31+0100

The Meteorological Office's hydrologists measured the flow in Gígjukvísl at about 11:00 UTC on December 2 which was then almost 930 m 3 /s (32 850 ft 3 /s) and the flow has almost tripled in about three days, the Icelandic Met Office said in an update released at 16:00 UTC on December 2, 2021. 1.

Reactivation Of Cumbre Vieja Volcano Reveals Need To Rethink Forecasting And Hazards

2021-12-03T00:30+0100

The event at Cumbre Vieja requires rethinking about forecasting and hazards, writes Marc-Antoine Longpré in a Perspective. He outlines findings from a preliminary analysis from Spain’s seismic monitoring network on Cumbre Vieja that suggest that the eruption had been preparing for 4 years, starting with an earthquake swarm in October 2017.

The awakening of the La Palma volcano began years ago

2021-12-02T21:27+0100

Although not with much time, most weather phenomena can usually be predicted with some time in advance, so that in the event of a disaster the population can protect itself as much as possible. However, with the geological ones, things change. Predicting a major earthquake is tricky, since not all seismic swarms they carry one behind.

2-Dec-2021 Reactivation of Cumbre Vieja volcano reveals a need to rethink forecasting and hazards American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Reports and Proceedings In September 2021, after 50 years of relative rest, the Cumbre Vieja volcano in the Canary Islands erupted explosively....

2021-12-02T20:41+0100

In September 2021, after 50 years of relative rest, the Cumbre Vieja volcano in the Canary Islands erupted explosively and caused 400 million euros of infrastructure damage, demonstrating behavior at odds with that for basaltic volcanoes. The event at Cumbre Vieja requires rethinking about....

Philippines: Taal Volcano Eruption - Final Report (n° MDRPH043)

2021-12-01T08:37+0100

A. SITUATION ANALYSIS. Description of the disaster. After a year from the previous eruption of Taal Volcano, its main crater generated a short-lived phreatomagmatic plume one kilometre high with no accompanying volcanic earthquake on 1 July 2021. The Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine....

PHIVOLCS: Mt. Pinatubo activities may continue but major eruption unlikely

2021-12-01T03:17+0100

PHIVOLCS is not seeing an imminent major eruption of Mt. Pinatubo similar to what happened in the early Nineties amid Tuesday's phreatic eruption, according to its director, Renato Solidum, on Wednesday. "Nung 1991 at 1992 may umakyat talagang magma na umabot sa ibabaw at nung 1991, isinabog ng masyadong malakas.

Small tremor of magnitude 3.3 just reported 28 miles southeast of Naalehu, Hawaii, United States

2021-11-30T17:14+0100

The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.3 quake in the United States near Naalehu, Hawaii County, Hawaii, only 12 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021, at 5:03 am local time at a shallow depth of 6.9 miles.

The Palm

2021-11-30T15:36+0100

Lavas fall on La Palma Due to the presence of large amounts of volcanic ash in the air, all flights to the island of La … The Spanish Atlantic island of La Palma, where the Cumbre Vieja volcano has been erupting since September 19, registered an earthquake of 4.

Sudden phreatic eruption at Pinatubo volcano, Philippines

2021-11-30T14:07+0100

A sudden phreatic eruption took place at Pinatubo volcano, Philippines between 04:09 and 04:13 UTC (12:09 - 12:13 PHT) on November 30, 2021. The Tokyo VAAC reported a possible eruption at the volcano with ash observed rising up to 13.4 km (44 000 feet) above sea level at 05:30 UTC.

Phreatic explosion monitored over Mt. Pinatubo

2021-11-30T14:05+0100

A phreatic explosion was recorded at Mt. Pinatubo in Zambales on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. A phreatic eruption or explosion occurs when magma heats groundwater or surface water, Phivolcs said. "Based on visual reports of an eruption plume and....

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2021-11-30T10:58+0100

Videos of continuous eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma have gone viral. The eruption has been taking place for over two months now. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has published a tsunami warning when an earthquake occurs with a magnitude over 7.5.

‘Weak explosion’ seen at Mount Pinatubo but source still unclear

2021-11-30T10:43+0100

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said a “weak explosion” was detected at Mount Pinatubo in Central Luzon on Tuesday, November 30, but the source of this explosion is still being determined. “The Pinatubo Volcano Network recorded seismic and infrasound signals of a....

Weak explosion signal recorded at Mt. Pinatubo -- PHIVOLCS

2021-11-30T10:42+0100

A weak explosion signal was reported at Mount Pinatubo on Tuesday afternoon, "which is not a typical known volcanic process," according to PHIVOLCS. In an advisory, PHIVOLCS said the recent volcanic activity is still being evaluated. "The Pinatubo Volcano Network recorded seismic and infrasound signals of a weak explosion at Mt.

Latest42 mins ago Phivolcs records weak explosion at Mt. Pinatubo

2021-11-30T10:38+0100

The Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Tuesday reported a weak explosion at Mt. Pinatubo between 12:09 p.m. and 12:13 p.m. “The Pinatubo Volcano Network recorded seismic and infrasound signals of a weak explosion at Mt. Pinatubo between 12:09 PM and 12:13PM.

Vanuatu Volcano Alert Bulletin n°11 - Ambrym Activity (November 25th 2021)

2021-11-30T01:54+0100

AMBRYM VOLCANO 1615’00”S 16807’00”E Summit Elevation 4377ft (1334m) Current Vanuatu Volcano Alert Level: Level 1. Ambrym volcano is continuing in the minor unrest state. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 1. The volcano activity at Ambrym is continuing at the low unrest level, consistent with the Volcanic Alert Level 1.

EDM Monday Briefing: Injuries and Damage after Peru Earthquake

2021-11-29T21:12+0100

Emergency and disaster management briefing for November 29, 2021: The eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma intensified over the weekend; humans caused at least one-quarter of all wildfires from 2000 to 2018 in the San Juan National Forest; P&G has recalled several lots of its Old Spice....

Tsunami warnings as the La Palma volcano continues to erupt after more than 70 days.

2021-11-29T18:49+0100

Tsunami warnings are being issued as the La Palma volcano continues to erupt after more than 70 days. After more than ten weeks, a VOLCANIC eruption in La Palma is still raging, raising fears of a tsunami. According to EuroWeekly, the eruption began on September 19 and has lasted more than 70 days,....

Tsunami fears as La Palma volcano eruption rages on after more than 70 days

2021-11-29T18:49+0100

The eruption began on September 19 and has continued for more than 70 days. This means it has become the longest seen volcanic eruption on the island, according to EuroWeekly. Before this, the record belonged to a 66-day eruption which began in late 1677 and ended in early 1678. Volcanodiscovery.

Tsunami fears as La Palma volcano eruption rages on after more than 70 days

2021-11-29T18:06+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 The eruption began on September 19 and has continued for more than 70 days.

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.3 just reported 11 miles southeast of Naalehu, Hawaii, United States

2021-11-29T07:59+0100

A shallow magnitude 3.3 earthquake was reported in the evening near Naalehu, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Sunday, November 28th, 2021, at 8:47 pm local time at a shallow depth of 9.9 miles. Shallow earthquakes are felt more strongly than deeper ones as they are closer to the surface.

Séisme en Crète : une île grecque secouée par un « fort » séisme en Méditerranée | Monde | Des nouvelles

2021-12-26T18:50+0100

Un fort séisme, de 5,2 sur l’échelle de Richter, a été enregistré au large de la Crète dimanche après-midi. Selon l’Institut géodynamique du pays, le séisme s’est produit à 46 km au sud de Kassos, alors que la profondeur focale était de 8,9 km. Selon le site Volcano Discovery, le séisme a été localisé à une faible profondeur de 10 km.

L'océan Pacifique

2021-12-26T01:21+0100

Des quantités massives de cailloux de pierre ponce volcanique vomis par un volcan sous-marin dans l’océan Pacifique se sont accumulées sur les côtes du sud du Japon. Points clés: Les responsables affirment que les dommages causés par les cailloux de pierre ponce ont affecté 11 ports à Okinawa et 19....

En un jour, le volcan de La Palma sera officiellement déclaré éteint

2021-12-25T00:41+0100

24/12/2021 à 15h39 CET. Europe Presse. Trois mois et cinq jours après l’éruption volcanique de la Cumbre Vieja, le volcan La Palma dans moins de 24 heures sera enfin à l’arrêt. Les observables, à la fois directs en surface et provenant des systèmes de surveillance, continuent de corroborer les....

Tonga : un tremblement de terre de magnitude 5.1 a frappé le royaume

2021-12-22T01:37+0100

Le phénomène géologique a provoqué la colère du volcan sous-marin, Hunga Tonga- Hunga Ha'apai, situé à 65 km de la capitale Nuku’alofa. Ce dernier est entré en éruption aux alentours de 20h30 ce lundi 20 décembre. L’explosion a été entendue à plus de 170 km.

Tonga : un tremblement de terre de magnitude 5.1 a frappé le royaume

2021-12-22T00:53+0100

Éruption volcanique à La Palma - Des images en drone dévoilent le nouveau paysage de l'île ce 14 décembre après plus de trois mois d'activité

2021-12-14T18:12+0100

Après une augmentation de son activité lundi, le volcan est à nouveau plus calme ce mardi comme en témoignent les images prises par le Centre national de volcanologie des îles Canaries (INVOLCAN). , rappelle-t-il. Des images en drone publiées ce mardi matin montrent l'étendue de lave qui recouvre désormais l'île de La Palma.

Des personnes horrifiées courent pour sauver leur vie alors que le volcan Semeru éclate en Indonésie

2021-12-08T15:32+0100

Une vidéo tragique montrant des personnes courant pour sauver leur vie après une éruption volcanique en Indonésie a fait surface en ligne et devient maintenant virale. La vidéo horrible montre l’éruption du volcan Semeru en Indonésie, entraînant la mort de 34 personnes jusqu’à présent.

Grimsvotn : le volcan le plus actif d’Islande en alerte d’éruption « orange » après plusieurs séismes | Monde | Nouvelles

2021-12-08T08:58+0100

Grimsvotn a éclaté pour la dernière fois en mai 2011, qui a annulé plus de 900 vols lorsqu’il a créé un important nuage de cendres à sept milles (12 km) dans les airs. L’éruption a été la plus importante d’Islande depuis 50 ans. L’Office météorologique islandais a modifié l’alerte d’éruption de «....

ERUPTION Le volcan le plus actif d'Islande est sous étroite surveillance Une immense crue glaciaire sur le Grimsvötn pourrait entraîner une forte éruption

2021-12-04T19:30+0100

Le Grimsvötn, le volcan le plus actif d’Islande, est sous surveillance ce week-end du fait d’une immense crue glaciaire en cours susceptible de déclencher une éruption, selon les autorités. Phénomène naturel brutal connu sous le nom de jökulhlaup , cette tumultueuse coulée d’eau en cours depuis dix....

L’Islande renforce la surveillance de Grimsvötn, son volcan le plus actif

2021-12-04T18:20+0100

Au-dessus du feu, la glace. Un immense glacier recouvre Grimsvötn, le volcan le plus actif d’Islande, situé au centre de l’île. Cette masse d’eau gelée prend parfois le rôle de paravent, retardant les soufflantes du géant, qui crache tous les 5 à 10 ans sa fumée et sa lave.

Bradisismo, terremoto di magnitudo 1.7 nell'area flegrea Campania L'epicentro è stato localizzato nel'area circostante il vulcano Solfatara. Il fenomeno è stato avvertito dalla popolazione di Pozzuoli alta e dei quartieri di Agnano Pisciarelli... 25 dic - 14:48

2021-12-25T15:09+0100

L'epicentro è stato localizzato nel'area circostante il vulcano Solfatara. Il fenomeno è stato avvertito dalla popolazione di Pozzuoli alta e dei quartieri di Agnano Pisciarelli e Bagnoli. Una scossa di magnitudo 1,7 della scala Richter, con ipocentro a un chilometro di profondità, è stata registrata oggi alle 12.

Spagna ‘sotto attacco’ dei terremoti: sciame sismico a Gibilterra e scossa in Galizia [MAPPE]

2021-12-21T23:28+0100

Uno sciame sismico è in corso a Gibiliterra, mentre una una scossa di terremoto si è verificata questa sera in Galizia. ad essere assediata dai terremoti , seppur di modesta magnitudo, causati dal vulcano Cumbre Vieja. Uno sciame sismico è in corso infatti a Gibiliterra , mentre una una scossa di....

Spagna, diverse scosse di terremoto a La Palma: il Cumbre Vieja non lascia tregua

2021-12-21T22:58+0100

Secondo gli ultimi rilevamenti dei sismografi, sull’isola di La Palma si sono verificati 9 terremoti. Le magnitudini variano tra 1,9 e 2,3 (mbLg). La localizzazione degli ipocentri prosegue sotto l’area centrale del vulcano Cumbre Vieja nelle stesse aree dei giorni precedenti.

Il vulcano delle Canarie riposa dopo tre mesi di eruzioni, è la fine di un incubo?

2021-12-16T13:27+0100

Foto di @efadi_LP Via: Twitter. Dopo due giorni di inattività la speranza degli abitanti di sperano sia davvero la fine di un incubo. Dopo circa tre mesi di eruzioni, di esplosioni giornaliere, scosse di terremoto, chilometri di lava che hanno raso al suolo case e campi di coltivazione, oltre ad....

Canarie. Il vulcano Cumbre Vieja batte il record: 85 giorni di eruzione. Le immagini

2021-12-13T12:37+0100

Le immagini più drammatiche, spettacolari e suggestive di questi tre mesi dall'isola di La Palma. 13 dicembre 2021. Il Cumbre Vieja si è superato. Domenica, dopo 85 giorni, quella in corso è diventata l'eruzione più lunga dell'isola di La Palma mai registrata. Il vulcano si è risvegliato il 19 settembre scorso e da allora ha distrutto quasi 3.

Islanda, allerta eruzione per il vulcano Grimsvotn dopo uno sciame sismico

2021-12-08T10:25+0100

L’Islanda, isola vulcanica dell’Atlantico settentrionale, è una delle regioni vulcaniche più attive del mondo e convive con una costante attività sismica perché si trova al confine tra le placche tettoniche eurasiatiche e nordamericane. Questo confine è noto come il Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) e le sue....

Vulcano Canarie: le foto dall'alto mostrano lo scenario infernale sull'isola di La Palma

2021-12-07T14:23+0100

07 dicembre 2021. Ieri mattina sull'isola di La Palma sono state registrate 14 scosse di terremoto, la più potente di magnitudo 3.5. Si tratta di una attività sismica, fa sapere l'Istituto geografico nazionale spagnolo, collegata alla perdurante eruzione del vulcano Cumbre Vieja.

Indonesia, eruzione vulcano Semeru: almeno 13 morti, decine i feriti

2021-12-05T18:20+0100

(Di domenica 5 dicembre 2021) Sono almeno 13 i morti e decine i feriti nella violenta eruzione del vulcano Semeru in Indonesia . E' questo il bilancio delle vittime accertate ma, secondo i media locali, altri corpi sono stati trovati dai soccorritori, che hanno lavorato per tutta la notte, e hanno liberato una decina di persone dalle macerie.

TERREMOTO OGGI MESSINA M2.0/ Ultime notizie Ingv: Indonesia, eruzione vulcano e sisma

2021-12-05T17:01+0100

Giornata a due “facce” per la : se in Italia infatti si conferma periodo decisamente tranquillo, è dall’Indonesia che giungono notizie terribili dopo l’eruzione del vulcano Semeru che ha devastato parte dell’Isola di Giava. Nelle ultime 24 ore si segnala un’unica scossa di terremoto proveniente....

Terremoto e Vulcano attivo, è allarme alle Eolie

2021-12-05T11:58+0100

Nuova scossa di terremoto al largo delle Eolie L'evento sismico è stato registrato dall'Ingv di Catania. Preoccupazione anche per quanto sta accadendo a Vulcano. Continuano le verifiche dei tecnici dell'Arpa e dell'Ingv sulle emissioni di gas. The post Terremoto e Vulcano attivo, è allarme alle....

Terremoto e Vulcano attivo, è allarme alle Eolie

2021-12-05T11:42+0100

di terremoto al largo delle Eolie L’evento sismico è stato registrato dall’Ingv di Catania. Preoccupazione anche per quanto sta accadendo a Vulcano. Nei pressi di Alicudi Porto, magnitudo 2.8. La scossa è stata di magnitudo 2.8 ed è avvenuta ad una profondità di 16.1 km ed a 8.7 km da Alicudi Porto.

Indonesia: almeno 13 morti per eruzione vulcano Semeru

2021-12-05T09:25+0100

Giacarta, 05 dic 09:23 - (Agenzia Nova) - Almeno 13 persone sono morte a seguito dell'eruzione del vulcano Semeru, cima più alta dell'isola di Java, in Indonesia. Lo riferisce la protezione civile locale segnalando che altre 97 persone riportano ferite, 41 delle quali da ustioni.

Vulcano, espansione del campo fumarolico. Parametri gas nocivi stabiliti, alti

2021-12-04T11:38+0100

di Luana Spanò – Secondo Giuseppe Salerno , Responsabile dell’Unità Funzionale Vulcanologia e Geochimica dell’INGV, bisogna prepararsi ad una nuova condizione del Vulcano che potrebbe durare anni, gestendola per molto tempo. Secondo l’esperto, al momento non sono state rilevate informazioni che....

Napoli, seconda scossa di terremoto con boato nei Campi Flegrei in 30 ore: magnitudo 2

2021-12-04T00:20+0100

É stata avvertita poco dopo le ore 13 dai residenti: epicentro a 2 chilometri di profondità. L'altra registrata ieri alle 7.30 sempre nel vulcano Solfatara Napoli, 3 dicembre 2021 - Secondo evento sismico nel capoluogo partenopeo in 30 ore, con boato.

Pozzuoli, la terra si muove ancora a causa del brandisismo

2021-12-03T20:16+0100

POZZUOLI – Nuova scossa di terremoto legata ai fenomeni del bradisismo flegreo è stata registrata oggi alle ore 13,11 di magnitudo 2.0, a profondità di 2,1 km con epicentro sull’asse vulcano Solfatara Pisciarelli. L’evento è stato avvertito dalla popolazione residenti e nei quartieri occidentali di Napoli.

Nuova scossa di terremoto a Pozzuoli dovuta al bradisismo flegreo L’evento è stato preceduto da un forte boato ed è stato avvertito anche in quartieri occidentali di Napoli. È il secondo in due giorni Campania Napoli Cronache Territorio e Ambiente

2021-12-03T20:09+0100

Tempo di lettura < 1 minuto. POZZUOLI (NAPOLI) – Una nuova scossa di terremoto legata ai fenomeni del bradisismo flegreo è stata registrata oggi alle ore 13,11 di magnitudo 2.0, a profondità di 2,1 km con epicentro sull’asse vulcano Solfatara Pisciarelli.

Ancora una scossa di terremoto nel Napoletano: avvertita dai residenti, ora è sciame sismico

2021-12-03T18:46+0100

Una nuova scossa di terremoto legata ai fenomeni del bradisismo flegreo registrata oggi alle ore 13,11 di magnitudo 2.0. A profondità di 2,1 km con epicentro sull’asse vulcano Solfatara Pisciarelli. L’evento preceduto da un forte boato avvertito dalla popolazione residenti e nei quartieri occidentali di Napoli.

Evento avvertito anche nei quartieri occidentali di Napoli

2021-12-03T17:22+0100

Una nuova scossa di terremoto legata ai fenomeni del bradisismo flegreo è stata registrata oggi alle ore 13,11 di magnitudo 2.0, a profondità di 2,1 km con epicentro sull'asse vulcano Solfatara Pisciarelli. L'evento preceduto da un forte boato è stato avvertito dalla popolazione residenti e nei quartieri occidentali di Napoli.

Pozzuoli, terremoto magnitudo 2.0 alla Solfatara: nessun danno ma allerta emissioni fanghi ad alta temperatura

2021-12-03T16:18+0100

Scossa di terremoto magnitudo 2.0 a Pozzuoli. L’Osservatorio Vesuviano ha comunicato all’amministrazione comunale la lieve scossa che ha come epicentro l’asse vulcano Solfatara Pisciarelli. Il sisma è avvenuto alle 13:11 di oggi, venerdì 3 dicembre, ad una profondità di 2,1 km.

Terremoto a Pozzuoli, prima il boato e poi la scossa: è il secondo in due giorni legato al bradisismo

2021-12-03T16:14+0100

Terremoto di magnitudo 2.0 oggi a . Una nuova scossa legata ai fenomeni del bradisismo flegreo è stata registrata oggi alle ore 13,11, a profondità di 2,1 km, con epicentro sull'asse vulcano Solfatara Pisciarelli. L'evento preceduto da un forte boato è stato avvertito dalla popolazione residente e nei quartieri occidentali di Napoli.

Terremoto a Pozzuoli, prima il boato e poi la scossa: è il secondo in due giorni legato al bradisismo

2021-12-03T16:08+0100

Terremoti: nuova scossa a Pozzuoli dovuta al bradisismo

2021-12-03T15:47+0100

(ANSA) - POZZUOLI (NAPOLI), 03 DIC - Una nuova scossa di terremoto legata ai fenomeni del bradisismo flegreo è stata registrata oggi alle ore 13,11 di magnitudo 2.0, a profondità di 2,1 km con epicentro sull'asse vulcano Solfatara Pisciarelli. L'evento preceduto da un forte boato è stato avvertito....

CRONACA DIRETTA - Vulcano, fumarole e zona rossa: INGV:...

2021-12-02T11:40+0100

CRONACA , le immagini delle fumarole del Gran Cratere della Fossa sull'isola di Vulcano, dove il livello dei flussi di gas nocivi sta creando preoccupazione tra gli abitanti e gli esperti. In vigore una zona rossa dal perimetro di 6km intorno al porto.

Terremoto alle pendici del Vesuvio, scossa di magnitudo 2.3

2021-12-01T09:09+0100

(Di mercoledì 1 dicembre 2021) Una scossa di Terremoto di magnitudo 2.3 si è verificata nella serata di ieri 30 novembre alle pendici del Vesuvio . Con precisione l’epicentro è stato individuato nei pressi di Ercolano, popoloso comune a ridosso del vulcano partenopeo.

Messina, stamani una scossa di terremoto nello Stretto

2021-11-29T09:16+0100

È avvenuta all'alba, a pochi chilometri dalla costa e dalla Zona Falcata, con una magnitudo di 2.5 della scala Richter. Sciame sismico in corso alle Eolie, dove prosegue l'allerta per Vulcano e Stromboli. MESSINA. Scossa sismica all’alba di stamani nello Stretto di Messina, a pochi chilometri dalla costa e dalla Zona Falcata.

Terremoto di magnitudo 4.3 al largo delle Isole Eolie, nell’arcipelago preoccupa anche l'attività vulcanica

2021-11-28T13:07+0100

La scossa registrata dall'Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia alle 3.52. Negli ultimi giorni a preoccupare la popolazione delle Lipari anche l'attività di Stromboli e Vulcano. Leggi la notizia integrale su: Il post dal titolo: «Terremoto di magnitudo 4.

Terremoto di 4.2 gradi richter al largo delle isole Eolie

2021-11-28T11:56+0100

Nessun danno a persone o cose. L'arcipelago in questi giorni è piuttosto attivo: lo Stromboli in Eruzione, a Vulcano esalazioni di gas che hanno richiesto l'allontanamento notturno della popolazione dalle loro abitazioni. MESSINA. Un terremoto di magnitudo 4.2 è avvenuto alle 3.52 al largo delle isole Eolie, nel Tirreno Meridionale.

Terremoto alle isole Eolie di magnitudo 4.3, eruzione a Stromboli e zona rossa a Vulcano: cosa succede alle Lipari?

2021-11-28T09:45+0100

di magnitudo 4.3 al largo delle isole Eolie, nel Tirreno Meridionale. Lo riferisce l'Ingv, precisando che il sisma è avvenuto a una profondità di 5 chilometri . Nessun danno è stato segnalato alle persone o alle cose. Il sisma è stato localizzato dalla Rete sismica nazionale a circa 25 chilometri a nord-ovest di Alicudi.

Terremoto di magnitudo 4.3 alle Eolie, che succede alle Lipari: eruzioni a Stromboli, zona rossa a Vulcano

2021-11-28T09:12+0100

Terremoto di magnitudo 4 3 alle Eolie | che succede alle Lipari | eruzioni a Stromboli | zona rossa a Vulcano Scossa di Terremoto al largo delle Eolie , per fortuna nessun danno e nessun ferito. Un Terremoto di ... Terremoto di magnitudo 4.3 alle Eolie, che succede alle Lipari: eruzioni a....

Terremoto alle isole Eolie di magnitudo 4.3, eruzione a Stromboli e zona rossa a Vulcano: cosa succede alle Lipari?

2021-11-28T08:53+0100

Tremano le Eolie . Stanotte alle 3.52 è stata registrata una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo di magnitudo 4.3 al largo delle isole Eolie, nel Tirreno Meridionale. Lo riferisce l'Ingv, precisando che il sisma è avvenuto a una profondità di 5 chilometri . Nessun danno è stato segnalato alle persone o alle cose.

Terremoto di magnitudo 4.3 alle Eolie, che succede alle Lipari: eruzioni a Stromboli, zona rossa a Vulcano

2021-11-28T08:42+0100

Scossa di terremoto al largo delle Eolie , per fortuna nessun danno e nessun ferito. Un terremoto di magnitudo 4.3 è avvenuto alle 3.52 di questa mattina al largo delle isole Eolie, nel Tirreno Meridionale. Lo riferisce l'Ingv, precisando che il sisma è avvenuto a una profondità di 5 chilometri.

Terremoto alle isole Eolie di magnitudo 4.3, eruzione a Stromboli e zona rossa a Vulcano: cosa succede alle Lipari?

2021-11-28T08:42+0100

Terremoto alle isole Eolie di magnitudo 4 3 | eruzione a Stromboli e zona rossa a Vulcano | cosa succede alle Lipari? Tremano le Eolie. Stanotte alle 3.52 è stata registrata una scossa di Terremoto di magnitudo di ...

Terremoto alle isole Eolie di magnitudo 4.3, eruzione a Stromboli e zona rossa a Vulcano: cosa succede alle Lipari?

2021-11-28T08:21+0100

Terremoto alle isole Eolie di magnitudo 4.3, eruzione a Stromboli e zona rossa a Vulcano: cosa succede alle Lipari?

2021-11-28T07:25+0100

Surface deformation near Fagradalsfjall volcano resembles pre-eruption state, Iceland

2021-12-27T13:12+0100

Latest InSAR images near the Fagradalsfjall eruption site in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland show clear signs of deformation over the period from December 20 to 26, 2021. The deformation seen now is very similar to the deformation observed at the end of February 2021 when a dike intrusion was starting near Fagradalsfjall.

BRIN urges people not to believe quake hoaxes

2021-12-27T15:35+0100

A research professor of earthquake and disaster geology at BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency), Danny Hilman Natawidjaja, joining a webinar on 'Year-end Reflection: Scientifically Reading Disasters in Indonesia in 2021' from Jakarta on Monday (December 27, 2021).

“The only way to live is to run away unconditionally”… Earthquake every 3 hours, Mt. Fuji eruption

2021-12-28T04:27+0100

Recent earthquakes have occurred in the central part of the Japanese archipelago, and experts are predicting that Mt. Fuji may explode. Weekly Hyundai, a Japanese weekly magazine, reported on the 25th that earthquakes were occurring every three hours in Yamanashi and Wakayama prefectures earlier this month.

Victims of huge volcanic eruption from 1600 B.C.E. finally uncovered

2021-12-28T19:12+0100

About 3,600 years ago, Thera erupted. The blast was a monster, causing earthquakes, raining volcanic ash around the Mediterranean and, as is the custom of coastal volcanoes, triggering massive tsunamis. Since eruptions couldn’t be predicted in the Bronze Age, and given the population density in the....

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude off Sri Lanka coast

2021-12-29T15:37+0100

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 has struck 300 kilometers off the north-eastern coast of Sri Lanka this evening (December 29). The chairman of Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) Anura Walpola confirmed this speaking to Ada Derana. He noted that there are no Tsunami threats to Sri Lanka due to the earthquake.

Victims of a 3,600-year-old volcanic eruption found in Turkey

2021-12-29T17:01+0100

Around 3,600 years ago, a volcanic eruption on the Island of Thera, present-day Santorini, triggered a massive earthquake and several Tsunamis, shaking the Mediterranean at the time for weeks. Tens of thousands from the Minoan civilisation were thought to have perished in this Bronze Age....

Disastrous year-end

2021-12-29T19:09+0100

As we remember those who perished in the Boxing Day tsunami that devastated Aceh and affected neighboring countries near and far 17 years ago, Southeast Asia once again is marking the year-end in grief. Super Typhoon Rai, locally known as Odette, has claimed nearly 400 lives and displaced close to 1....

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude off Sri Lanka coast

2021-12-29T17:49+0100

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 occurred at a Depth of 10 Km this evening in the Bay of Bengal 302 Km north east of Batticaloa, Geological Survey and Mines Bureau said. A spokesman for the GSMB said there was no tsunami threat due to the earthquake which occurred at 6.46 pm.

Earthquake off the north-eastern coast: No tsunami threat: DMC 59 minute ago - 0 - 85 The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said there was no threat to Sri Lanka due to the 4.3 magnitude earthquake which struck 300 kilometers off the north-eastern coast last evening.

2021-12-29T16:14+0100

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said there was no threat to Sri Lanka due to the 4.3 magnitude earthquake which struck 300 kilometers off the north-eastern coast last evening. Accordingly, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 21 kilometers. The DMC noted that there is no tsunami threat to the country.

Skeleton of young man killed by ancient tsunami found on Turkish coast

2021-12-29T14:47+0100

An international team of researchers has found and excavated the remains of a young man killed approximately 3,600 years ago by a tsunami created by the eruption of Thera—a volcano located on what is now the island of Santorini. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of....

A Cop Went on a Shooting Spree and Killed 4 Officers on Christmas Eve

2021-12-29T13:31+0100

For reasons still unclear to investigators, a police sergeant opened fire at his police station, killing four and injuring another three of his coworkers in the eastern Sri Lankan town of Thirukkovil. At 10:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the accused, Vinesh Kumar, grabbed the service firearm of a fellow police officer and began firing at his coworkers.

3,600-year-old tsunami ‘time capsule’ sheds light on Santorini volcanic eruption

2021-12-29T13:21+0100

A remarkable “time capsule” from the volcanic eruption of Santorini has been unearthed on the Turkish coast, providing compelling new evidence of the cataclysmic event and perhaps even the very first physical remains from one of the tens of thousands of people who likely perished.

Alaska earthquake: Magnitude 5.0 quake detected northwest of Attu Station as officials issue tsunami data

2021-12-29T11:45+0100

A MAGNITUDE 5.0 earthquake was detected around 200 miles northwest of Attu Station in Alaska. The 10km deep tremor was recorded near the Aleutian Islands in the Pacific Ocean. A 5.0 magnitude earthquake was detected around 200 miles northwest of Alaska Credit: Earthquake Track.

Tsunami on Boxing Day: Terrifying warning that millions are still at risk

2021-12-29T10:56+0100

THE BOXING DAY TSUNAMI was one of the worst natural disasters in recent memory, with experts warning that millions of people in Indonesia, India, Thailand, and Sri Lanka were still at risk. The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami is being commemorated today for the 17th time. A tsunami triggered by a massive 9.

Crete earthquake sparks tsunami warning for holiday hotspot as tremors felt in EGYPT

2021-12-29T10:17+0100

AN EARTHQUAKE struck off the coast of Crete this morning, sparking a tsunami warning as tremors were felt as far as Egypt.

A strong earthquake hit Greece, it was felt all over Egypt: "It lasted long" PHOTO

2021-12-29T10:02+0100

The quake was at a depth of 80 kilometers. According to the world media, the earthquake was so strong that it was felt all over Egypt. The mayor of Vianos Minas Stavrakakis said that the earthquake was very strong and lasted for a long time. For now, there is no information about possible victims and material damage.

Greece: Magnitude-5.7 offshore earthquake occurs near Crete, Greece at around 07:08 Dec. 29

2021-12-29T08:13+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.7 earthquake occurred near Crete, Greece at around 07:08 Dec. 29. The epicenter was about 50 km (31 miles) south of Iraklion. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 71 km (44 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout Crete and southern South Aegean regions.

Powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Crete, Greece

2021-12-29T07:21+0100

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – A 6.1-magnitude tremor was registered at 5:08 GMT on Wednesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported. According to the EMSC, the epicentre of the quake was located 89 kilometres from the city of Heraklion, at a depth of 80 kilometres, Sputnik reported.

Reports of light shaking in Salina Cruz

2021-12-29T06:33+0100

It is reported light seismic activity –4.3 degrees on the Richter scale– in Salina Cruz . The episode took place at 23:14 local time (05:14 UTC), with an epicenter 104 km southeast of said town and a depth of 16 kilometers. Still there is no news regarding the victims and material damage that has caused this earthquake.

Lessons learned from Dec 18 floods

2021-12-29T03:32+0100

KUALA LUMPUR : Exactly a week after the sudden and massive flooding on Dec 18, Taman Sri Nanding in Hulu Langat district – located about 20 kilometres from here – looked like it had been battered by a tsunami. In front of each house, garbage and household items and furniture ruined by the floodwaters were piled up – some as high as a car.

Japan Maps out Action Plan for Disposal of Fukushima Water

2021-12-29T02:45+0100

TOKYO—Japan’s government on Tuesday mapped out a plan for releasing contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, including compensation standards for local industry and the compilation of a safety assessment report. Japan said in April it would discharge more than 1....

'Pakistan to guide Asian countries about forestry, green initiatives'

2021-12-29T02:18+0100

Islamabad: Pakistan will have the honour to guide the Asian countries about forestry and green initiatives to cope with the negative impacts of the climate change. According to the details, Pakistan was one of the three countries—two others included Costa Rica and Congo---that were selected as....

Japan maps out plan to release Fukushima water

2021-12-29T02:13+0100

JAPAN’S government yesterday mapped out a plan for releasing contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, including compensation standards for local industry and the compilation of a safety assessment report. Japan said in April it would discharge more than 1 million....

Vanuatu: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs north-northeast of Sola at around 06:53 VUT Dec. 29. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.

2021-12-28T23:01+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurred near Vanuatu at 06:53 VUT Dec. 29. The epicenter was about 83 km (51 miles) from Sola, Vanuatu. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout northern Vanuatu.

“Recycling in Japan” or “Reasons to get it right and avoid eternal shame”

2021-12-28T18:35+0100

Is Japan’s recycling system the most complicated in the world? It sure feels like it sometimes. Household waste must of course be separated into burnable and non-burnable, but after that there’s a dizzying array of recycling categories to break your non-burnables into.

17 years pass since Indian Ocean earthquake causes tsunami

2021-12-28T17:03+0100

The earthquake in the Indian Ocean was recorded as one of the worst disasters in modern history 28.12.2021.

DILG eyes task force to evict, relocate residents from coastal easements

2021-12-28T15:30+0100

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 28) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government wants President Rodrigo Duterte to create an inter-agency task force that will evict and relocate residents living on coastal easements, as ordered by the chief executive. “Not a single agency can do this on its own.

Today in history: Dec. 28

2021-12-28T15:12+0100

In 2014, the war in Afghanistan came to a formal end with a quiet flag-lowering ceremony in Kabul that marked the transition of the fighting from U.S.-led combat troops to the country’s own security forces, and more events that happened on this day in history.

Today in history: Dec. 28

2021-12-28T14:22+0100

Today in history: Dec. 28

2021-12-28T14:00+0100

Japan maps out action plan for disposal of Fukushima water

2021-12-28T11:25+0100

TOKYO – Japan’s government on Tuesday mapped out a plan for releasing contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, including compensation standards for local industry and the compilation of a safety assessment report. Japan said in April it would discharge more than 1....

Japan maps out action plan for disposal of Fukushima water

2021-12-28T11:00+0100

TOKYO - Japan's government on Tuesday (Dec 28) mapped out a plan for releasing contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, including compensation standards for local industry and the compilation of a safety assessment report.

Japan maps out action plan for disposal of Fukushima water

2021-12-28T09:38+0100

Japan's government on Tuesday mapped out a plan for releasing contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, including compensation standards for local industry and the compilation of a safety assessment report. Japan said in April it would discharge more than 1 million....

National Japan maps out plan for disposing of treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant The government said in April it would discharge more than 1 million metric tons of contaminated water in stages after treatment and dilution, starting around spring 2023. 18 mins ago

2021-12-28T09:28+0100

The government on Tuesday mapped out a plan for releasing treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, including compensation standards for local industry and the compilation of a safety assessment report. Japan said in April it would discharge more than 1....

Japan maps out action plan for disposal of Fukushima water December 28, 2021 NEW

2021-12-28T09:18+0100

Japan maps out action plan for disposal of Fukushima water

2021-12-28T09:17+0100

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government on Tuesday mapped out a plan for releasing contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, including compensation standards for local industry and the compilation of a safety assessment report.

Japan maps out action plan for disposal of Fukushima water

2021-12-28T09:12+0100

in stages after treatment and dilution, starting around spring 2023. The announcement provoked concerns from local fishermen and objections from neighbouring China and South Korea. Earlier this month, the plant's operator Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) outlined detailed plans for the disposal,....

Japan maps out action plan for disposal of Fukushima water

2021-12-28T09:01+0100

Japan maps out action plan for disposal of Fukushima water

2021-12-28T08:56+0100

Japan maps out action plan for disposal of Fukushima water TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government on Tuesday mapped out a plan for releasing contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the ... 52m ago

2021-12-28T08:06+0100

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government on Tuesday mapped out a plan for releasing contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, including compensation standards for local industry and the compilation of a safety assessment report.

Japan maps out action plan for disposal of Fukushima water TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government on Tuesday mapped out a plan for releasing contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the ... 38m ago

2021-12-28T07:50+0100

Japan maps out action plan for disposal of Fukushima water

2021-12-28T07:37+0100

2.5 magnitude earthquake off Whangārei, but no reports of damage

2021-12-28T05:41+0100

Few people are believed to have felt it, but a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck off Whangārei on Monday. GeoNet, which monitors seismic activity and other geological information, said it had not received any reports of people feeling the quake, which happened at 7.10pm on Monday, about 73km east of the city and 5km deep.

How Android Wireless Emergency Alerts Work

2021-12-27T21:38+0100

How they are activated. We can manage these alarms in the settings of our mobile phone very easily. The safest thing is to keep all of them activated to have good coverage in dangerous situations, but you can always modify them to your liking. To do this, you just have to follow the following steps:....

Death-causing “brain tsunami” was observed in humans

2021-12-27T21:21+0100

In 2018, researchers were able to study the moment when brain death became irreversible for the first time in the human body, observing several phenomena. Do not resuscitate Patients when they died in the hospital. Scientists have been studying for years , But nevertheless Everything we found....

HT THIS DAY: December 28, 2004 — Tsunami toll 25,000; 7,000 in India

2021-12-27T19:51+0100

New Delhi/Colombo – RESCUERS PILED up bodies along southern Asian coastlines devastated by tidal waves that obliterated seaside towns and killed about 25,000 people in nine countries, and officials indicated on Monday that the death toll could climb far higher.

Tonga: Magnitude-5.6 offshore earthquake east of Nuku'alofa, early Dec. 28

2021-12-27T13:55+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.6 offshore earthquake occurred in Tonga at 00:34 Dec. 28. The epicenter was about 94 km (58 miles) east southeast of Nuku'alofa. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 100 km (60 miles), and light shaking was probably felt in some nearby areas.

In Japan’s Fukushima, boar-pig hybrids rule

2021-12-27T13:54+0100

March 11, 2011: A trio of disasters hit Japan like dominoes falling in Hell. The nation’s largest recorded earthquake (magnitude of 9.0) triggered a devastating tsunami, which in turn triggered an accident at a nuclear reactor in Fukushima. The accident led 164,000 residents within a 20-kilometer....

After Arwen: how to think positive about the UK’s storm-devastated trees

2021-12-27T09:42+0100

S torm Arwen came hurtling down from the north at the end of November, causing a tsunami of trees to crash to the ground across Scotland, northern England and parts of Wales. Winds of 100mph flattened conifer plantations like dominoes; large country houses lost 250-year-old oaks; and gardeners grieved for uprooted magnolias and rhododendrons.

They Haven't Forgotten The 2004 Tsunami

2021-12-27T06:32+0100

Seventeen years have passed since a tsunami devastated large swathes of southern India and destroyed thousands of lives. Please click on the images for glimpses of Indians paying homage to those killed in the December 26, 2004 tsunami on its 17th anniversary at Pattinapakkam beach in Chennai, December 26, 2021.

17th year Tsunami commemoration held yesterday

2021-12-27T04:54+0100

Pic by D G Sugathapala. By D. G. Sugathapala and Hemantha De Silva - Unawatuna The state ceremony to commemorate the victims of the Tsunami disaster was held yesterday for the 17th year at the Tsunami Memorial in Peraliya in Hikkaduwa with the participation of relatives of the victims. They paid floral tributes at the Tsunami Memorial.

Experts says Thailand still not prepared for another tsunami, public unaware of danger

2021-12-27T04:31+0100

17 years after the Boxing Day tsunami devastated Thailand’s south-west coast, the country remains unprepared for a repeat performance. That is the view of a number of public disaster experts, who warn that the general public is unaware of the risks posed by another tsunami.

December 26, 2021 | Resolving a Dangerous Conundrum: Earthquake Depth Impacts Potential Tsunami Threat

2021-12-27T02:42+0100

Earthquakes of similar magnitude can cause tsunamis of greatly varying sizes. This commonly observed, but not well-understood phenomenon has hindered reliable warnings of local tsunamis. Research led by University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Manoa scientists provides new insight that connects the....

A Shore Thing: The north Auckland retirees living life on the cliff edge

2021-12-27T02:04+0100

Auckland has 3200km of coastline, and as sea levels rise and cliffs erode, some 17,600 of the region’s homes lie in harm's way. No Shore Thing is a Stuff series that talks to the people whose properties are threatened, the scientists trying to warn us, and the engineers trying to hold back the ocean.

Scientists have found a way to predict a tsunami. Discovering their magnetic field could save thousands of lives

2021-12-27T00:36+0100

To confirm their hypothesis, scientists from Kyoto University decided to consider two such disasters – It’s about the 2009 tsunami in Samoa (a small country in Oceania) and the element that hit Chile in 2010 . The study used data from seafloor pressure and magnetic field measurements that were recorded during the formation of large waves.

Earthquake depth affects potential tsunami threats

2021-12-26T22:16+0100

Earthquakes of similar magnitude can cause tsunamis of varying magnitudes. This commonly observed but poorly understood phenomenon has hampered reliable warnings of local tsunamis. A scientist-led study at the University of Hawaii at Manoa provides new insights that link seismic features (magnitude,....

Re-visiting the tsunami waves

2021-12-26T19:53+0100

It was a sunny afternoon when the tipper truck loaded with decomposed corpses pulled up at the tiny cemetery in Watugedera, Ambalangoda. None of the dead could be identified since the corpses were in a highly decomposed condition and the gender of the victims could be traced by the clothing while children by the size.

Greece: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs off Kasos island Dec. 26

2021-12-26T17:53+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred in the Mediterranean Sea at approximately 17:15 Dec. 26. The epicenter was about 31 km (19 miles) south of Fry on Kasos island and 173 km (107 miles) east of Iraklion on the island of Crete. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles) and....

Tsunami anniversary observed

2021-12-26T16:58+0100

Collector A. Arun Thamburaj lays a wreath at the Tsumani Memorial Park on the Nagapattinam Collectorate premises on Sunday. | Photo Credit: HAND OUT The 17th anniversary of Tsunami that struck the coastal region was observed by the Nagapattinam administration on Sunday in memory of those who had perished in the natural disaster.

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurs in the Molucca Sea off Gorontalo Province Dec. 26

2021-12-26T16:54+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurred in the Molucca Sea off Gorontalo Province at around 23:01 Dec. 26. The epicenter was about 78 km (48 miles) southeast of Gorontalo, in the namesake province. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 108 km (67 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was....

X Factor's Wagner's dramatic transformation to fitness enthusiast

2021-12-26T16:24+0100

X Factor star Wagner looks a far cry away from 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.

Tsunami: Magnetic fields can form a catastrophic early warning system for waves

2021-12-26T16:11+0100

Tsunami: Magnetic fields can form a catastrophic early warning system for waves. The movement of seawater in a tsunami creates a magnetic field that moves ahead of changes in sea level.This can help us anticipate and prepare for it December 24, 2021 Along Aftermath of the 2010 tsunami in Chile analyzed in a new study.

Turkey marks 17th anniversary of Indonesia tsunami

2021-12-26T15:39+0100

ISTANBUL. Turkey’s president on Sunday marked the 17th anniversary of the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami which hit the Aceh region of Indonesia in 2004. “We mobilized every means available for Indonesia whenever they needed it. We showed this stance once again in concrete terms, especially....

Penang continues to help flood victims in Pahang, Selangor — Chow

2021-12-26T14:04+0100

GEORGE TOWN : Penang has sent out its medical Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and ‘Save City Volunteers’ on a special humanitarian mission to assist the flood victims in Pahang and Selangor. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow ( pix ) said the state government had also sent 75 per cent of its....

Fishermen observe tsunami anniversary

2021-12-26T13:58+0100

Fishermen pay homage to tsunami victims at Threspuram beach in Thoothukudi on Sunday. | Photo Credit: N. RAJESH Marking the 17th anniversary of the tsunami, which claimed the lives of hundreds of people, local residents and fishermen lit candles along Threspuram beach on Sunday.

Boxing Day Tsunami: Terrifying warning millions 'still being left at risk'

2021-12-26T13:26+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 Today marks the 17th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.

Penang continues to help flood victims in Pahang, Selangor, says CM

2021-12-26T13:16+0100

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government sent out its medical Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and ‘Save City Volunteers’ to assist the flood victims in Pahang and Selangor. — Picture via Facebook/Chow Kon Yeow. GEORGE TOWN, Dec 26 — Penang has sent out its medical....

MPR lauds Aceh's post-tsunami infrastructure development

2021-12-26T13:01+0100

Banda Aceh, Aceh (ANTARA) - People's Consultative Assembly (MPR RI) Deputy Speaker Ahmad Muzani lauded the infrastructure development in Aceh in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the province on December 26, 2004. “I am quite amazed, and surprised that various types of....

Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Island in Southwestern Japan - Meteorological Agency

2021-12-26T12:35+0100

TOKYO (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 26th December, 2021) A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the island of Miyakojima in southwestern on , according to the Meteorological Agency. According to the agency, the tremors were felt at around 5:26 pm local time (8:26 GMT). The earthquake 's depth was at about 40 km (24.

Experts warn of lack of preparedness for a tsunami in Southeast Asia

2021-12-26T12:28+0100

ASIA TSUNAMI. Bangkok, Dec 26 (EFE) .- A group of experts in the prevention of natural disasters warned this Sunday of the lack of preparation for a tsunami in some Southeast Asian countries, where hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives 17 years ago by a tsunami.

Penang continues to help flood victims in Pahang, Selangor, says CM

2021-12-26T12:06+0100

Deadliest tsunami in history when hero elephant saved Brit girl’s life on Boxing Day

2021-12-26T12:04+0100

The Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 shocked the world with death and destruction on a scale never before seen as 13 countries were hit by crushing earthquakes and tidal waves. A 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, triggered the devastating tsunami that killed more than 230,000 people.

Prediction of Baba Venga, there will be severe starvation in India in...

2021-12-26T11:55+0100

Sofia The year 2021 is passing and after a few days the new year will start. Meanwhile, Bulgarian prophet Baba Venga, who has accurately predicted from the 9/11 attack of Al Qaeda to the tsunami in America, has warned that in the year 2022, a deadly virus will come from Corona.

Turkey marks 17th anniversary of Indonesia tsunami

2021-12-26T11:10+0100

ISTANBUL Turkey’s president on Sunday marked the 17th anniversary of the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami which hit the Aceh region of Indonesia in 2004. “We mobilized every means available for Indonesia whenever they needed it. We showed this stance once again in concrete terms, especially right....

2004 tsunami victims remembered, 17 years on...

2021-12-26T10:54+0100

- NewsIn.Asia) Colombo, Dec 26 (AdaDerana) – The Disaster Management Center (DMC) says that two minutes silence will be observed across the island at 9.25 a.m. today (26) to commemorate all those who lost their lives in the 2004 tsunami. Today marks the 17th anniversary of the 2004 Boxing Day....

Turkey mobilized every means available for Indonesia: Erdoğan

2021-12-26T10:53+0100

Turkey mobilized every means available for Indonesia whenever they needed it, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Sunday. Erdoğan marked the 17th anniversary of the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that hit the Aceh region of Indonesia in 2004. "We mobilized every means available for Indonesia whenever they needed it.

Japan: Magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake occurs off Okinawa Prefecture Dec. 26

2021-12-26T10:53+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake occurred in southern Japan at 17:26 Dec. 26. The epicenter was about 55 km (34 miles) north-northeast of Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles) and light shaking was probably felt on southern islands in Okinawa Prefecture.

Thailand remains unprepared for another tsunami 17 years after last one – Thai experts

2021-12-26T10:17+0100

Public disaster experts admitted today (Sunday) that the Thai public is generally unaware of the danger posed by a repeat of a devastating tsunami, like that which struck many countries in Southeast Asia and around the Indian ocean, including the west coast of southern Thailand 17 years ago, and....

Turkey marks 17th anniversary of Indonesia tsunami

2021-12-26T10:01+0100

Turkey’s president on Sunday marked the 17th anniversary of the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami which hit the Aceh region of Indonesia in 2004. “We mobilized every means available for Indonesia whenever they needed it. We showed this stance once again in concrete terms, especially right after....

On This Day, Dec. 26: Jack Johnson is first Black man to win heavyweight title

2021-12-26T09:44+0100

Dec. 26 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1776, American forces under Gen. George Washington, having crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night, defeated Hessian mercenary troops fighting for the British at the Battle of Trenton, N.J. In 1908, Jack Johnson, with a 14th-round KO of Tommy Burns....

10:42 2 earthquakes hit coasts of Kamchatka Peninsula in one hour

2021-12-26T09:03+0100

Two earthquakes hit the coasts of Kamchatka Peninsula in one hour, Interax reports. The first earthquake hit the coasts at 4:45 a.m. on Sunday with a 4.0-magnitude. The hotbed was in Sea of Okhotsk, near the west wing of the peninsula, at a depth of 421 km, and the epicenter was 70 km northwest from Ust-Bolsheretsk.

Tsunami catastrophe 17th anniversary commemorated; Silence observed at 9.25!

2021-12-26T07:18+0100

Today (26) marks the 17th anniversary of the catastrophic tsunami that claimed many lives. Also, National Safety Day falls today (26) to commemorate the people who lost their lives in the tsunami disaster and various disasters in the country. The main commemoration ceremony was held at the Paraliya....

Bulgarian Psychic Baba Vanga 'Predicted' Virus, Tsunami, Alien Attack in 2022

2021-12-26T06:04+0100

Vangelia Gushterova lost her vision at the age of 12 after a storm, which is when she said God gifted her with the ability to look into the future. (Photo: Kannada News18) The 'Nostradamus of the Balkans' is said to have predicted the 9/11 terror attacks and Brexit, among many others.

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurs in the Molucca Sea off North Maluku Province 11:22 WIT Dec. 26

2021-12-26T05:53+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurred in the Molucca Sea of North Maluku Province at around 11:22 WIT Dec. 26. The epicenter was about 168 km (104 miles) north-northwest of Ternate. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 51 km (32 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt in....

Two-minute silence in remembrance of 2004 Tsunami victims

2021-12-26T05:15+0100

Posted in Local News A two minute silence will be observed from 9.25 a.m. to 9.27 a.m. today islandwide, as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives in the tsunami disaster that hit the coastal belt of Sri Lanka on December 26, 2004, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Sri Lanka marks 17th tsunami anniversary today

2021-12-26T04:44+0100

Today marks the 17th anniversary since Sri Lanka faced the devastating Tsunami disaster that hit the island in 2004 killing over 35,000 people. On December 26, 2004, an undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1 struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra generating tsunami waves which....

Two minute silence for 2004 tsunami victims 21 minute ago - 0 - 37 A two minute silence will be observed from 9.25 a.m. to 9.27 a.m. today islandwide, as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives in the tsunami disaster that hit the coastal belt of Sri Lanka on December 26, 2004, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

2021-12-26T04:37+0100

A two minute silence will be observed from 9.25 a.m. to 9.27 a.m. today islandwide, as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives in the tsunami disaster that hit the coastal belt of Sri Lanka on December 26, 2004, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Two-minute silence in remembrance of 2004 Tsunami victims

2021-12-26T04:08+0100

The Disaster Management Center (DMC) says that two minutes silence will be observed across the island at 9.25 a.m. today (26) to commemorate all those who lost their lives in the 2004 tsunami. Today marks the 17th anniversary of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, one of the world’s deadliest and most....

4.1 magnitude earthquake recorded off Grand Cayman

2021-12-26T02:56+0100

Saturday night's earthquake was recorded more than six miles underwater, 88.4 miles south of George Town, Grand Cayman, indicated by the yellow star. - Image: United States Geological Society. The United States Geological Survey has reported that a 4.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 7:45pm Christmas Eve, about 87 miles off Grand Cayman.

2004 tsunami: 17 years on, a look back at one of the deadliest disasters ever

2021-12-26T02:07+0100

December 26, 2021, marks 17 years since the devastating Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami of 2004 which struck the coasts of multiple countries in south and southeast Asia and took a fatal toll on the population there. Listed among the worst calamities in this part of the world, more than 230,000....

Baba Vanga predictions for 2022: Water scarcity, tsunami, lethal virus and much more

2021-12-25T16:50+0100

Bhubaneswar: Vangeliya Pandeva Gushterova also known as Baba Vanga, a blind mystic from Bulgaria, who made several predictions of which reportedly many have come true in the past. She had predicted the dissolution of the Soviet Union, death of Princess Diana, the Thailand tsunami in 2004 and Barack Obama’s Presidency, which were true.

Tonga: Magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake occurs off Hihifo Dec. 26

2021-12-25T16:20+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.9 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific at approximately 01:39 Dec. 26. The epicenter was about 121 km (75 miles) south-southeast of Hihifo, Tonga. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout much of northern Tonga.

Rismaharini reviews social granary readiness in 2 East Java districts

2021-12-25T15:56+0100

Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini (second from left) reviewed the readiness of social granaries in Keboireng village, Trenggalek district, East Java province, on Saturday (December 25, 2021). (ANTARA FOTO/Destyan Sujarwoko/uyu) Thus, if the additional assistance comes late, the community can use the aid stored in the granaries.

From global warming to new virus: Baba Vanga's shocking predictions for 2022

2021-12-25T07:20+0100

The year 2022 is just around the corner and we are all looking forward to welcoming the new year with open arms. However, we are also apprehensive about what the new year hold for all of us and the world at large. Now, the visually impaired psychic Vangelia Pandava Gusterova popularly known as Baba....

Russia's Strategic Nuclear Weapons are Complete Duds

2021-12-25T03:15+0100

Although economic sanctions have all but neutered much of the nation’s military modernization efforts, Russia has managed to keep itself relevant in the 21st century by fielding headline-grabbing exotic weapons, including massive nukes far greater in scale than anything Uncle Sam has to offer.

Magnetic Tides – The Poetry of Science

2021-12-24T19:21+0100

Debris of every kind is spread across a beach following the 2009 Samoa tsunami (Image Credit: Casey Deshong). This poem is inspired by recent research, which has found that the magnetic field generated by a tsunami can be detected before changes in sea level.

Gulf of Aden: Magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurs in the Gulf of Aden Dec. 24

2021-12-24T13:49+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Aden at 13:57 Dec. 24. The epicenter was about 152 km (94 miles) south of Al-Ghayzah, Yemen. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout southeastern Yemen.

Kelantan ready to face bigger floods, says MB

2021-12-24T09:34+0100

File picture of men shovelling mud from and cleaning the entrance of a shop in Kota Baru as flood levels begin to subside in Kelantan, December 30, 2014. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa. KOTA BARU, Dec 24 — The Kelantan government is prepared to face the eventuality of a bigger flood in the state, said Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob.

Kelantan ready to face bigger floods, says MB

2021-12-24T09:22+0100

Kelantan ready to face bigger floods — MB

2021-12-24T09:15+0100

KOTA BHARU : The Kelantan government is prepared to face the eventuality of a bigger flood in the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob ( pix. He said Kelantan would use its experience in handling the ‘land tsunami’ which hit the state in 2014 to deal with the situation if the state were to....

WHO warns of a ‘tsunami’ of Delta and Omicron cases as US officials stress Omicron’s ‘milder’ effects The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that the ongoing circulation of the Delta variant and the rapid spread of Omicron could create a “tsunami” of infections that could overwhelm health care systems.

2021-12-29T20:45+0100

But along with the warnings, U.S. officials and the leading scientists at the U.N. agency said that the early data from places where omicron was spreading offered some cautiously positive signs. Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, said at a White House....

30 December 2021 -Strong Earthquake in Banda Sea at 2.25am

2021-12-29T20:43+0100

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Faced with “tsunami” of cases, WHO warns of “collapse” of health systems

2021-12-29T21:03+0100

Not very reassuring the latest messages from the World Health Organization. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press conference on Wednesday that he was “very concerned that the more transmissible Omicron circulating at the same time as Delta is causing a tsunami of cases” .

Urgent: 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Indonesia's Maluku

2021-12-29T21:16+0100

JAKARTA, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake jolted off the southern coast of east Indonesia's Maluku province early Thursday morning, the Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency said. No casualties or damage have been reported so far. The agency said there was no potential to generate a tsunami.

Timor-Leste: 7.3-magnitude offshore earthquake strikes 121 km north-northeast of Lospalos

2021-12-29T21:10+0100

Event. A magnitude-7.3 offshore earthquake occurred near Timor-Leste at around 03:25 TLT Dec. 30. The epicenter was about 121 km (75 miles) north-northeast from Lospalos, Timor-Leste. The temblor has not triggered a tsunami warning. This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

WHO warns of ‘tsunami of cases’

2021-12-29T21:19+0100

The World Health Organisation has warned the circulation of the Delta and Omicron variants are creating a “tsunami of cases”. The bloc’s director-general warned the strains are posing a twin threats driving up cases to record numbers leading to spikes in hospitalisations and deaths.

WHO warns of ‘tsunami of cases’

2021-12-29T21:39+0100

1st LD: 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Indonesia's Maluku

2021-12-29T21:46+0100

JAKARTA, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake jolted off the southern coast of east Indonesia's Maluku province early Thursday morning, the Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency said. No casualties or damage have been reported from Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency so far.

On Boxing Day, a hero elephant saved a young British girl from the deadliest tsunami in history.

2021-12-29T21:57+0100

On Boxing Day, a hero elephant saved the life of a British girl during the deadliest tsunami in history. On Boxing Day, 18 years ago, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake triggered the world’s worst tsunami, causing massive destruction and killing over 230,000 people in 13 countries.

Magnitude-7.3 quake strikes off Indonesian coast

2021-12-29T22:29+0100

There were no immediate reports of tsunami warnings, nor casualties or damage caused by the quake that struck off the coast of Maluku province on Thursday. USGS screenshot. A powerful magnitude-7.3 quake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Maluku province in the early hours of Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said in a statement.

Global Health is “concerned” and warns of a “tsunami”

2021-12-29T22:35+0100

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, expressed his “great concern” over the occurrence of a “tsunami of injuries” in Corona, due to the “Delta” and “Omicron” mutants. “It is time to transcend national interests and 70 percent of the world ’s population....

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude strikes north-eastern coast of Sri Lanka

2021-12-29T22:21+0100

A n earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred at a depth of 10 Km yesterday evening in the Bay of Bengal 302 Km north east of Batticaloa, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) said. A spokesman for the GSMB said there was no tsunami threat due to the earthquake which occurred at 6.46 pm.

Darwin shaken by magnitude-7.3 earthquake in Indonesia's Banda Sea

2021-12-29T22:49+0100

Key points: Residents felt the ground shaking for around a minute just before 4:00AM CST; Geoscience Australia says the magnitude- 7.3 quake hit hundreds of kilometres away in the Banda Sea; There have been no reports of damage, GA says indications are of "moderate to light" impact. Geoscience Australia (GA) said the magnitude-7.

7.3 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesian coast: USGS

2021-12-29T23:49+0100

A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia's Maluku province on Thursday. File photo. JAKARTA: A powerful 7.3 magnitude quake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Maluku province in the early hours of Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said in a statement. There were no immediate reports of tsunami warnings, nor casualties or damage.

7.4-magnitude quake hits off Indonesia's Maluku A 7.4-magnitude earthquake jolted off the southern coast of east Indonesia's Maluku province early Thursday morning, the Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency said, reported Xinhua.

2021-12-29T23:59+0100

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake jolted off the southern coast of east Indonesia's Maluku province early Thursday morning, the Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency said, reported Xinhua. No casualties or damage have been reported from Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency so far.

3,600-Year-Old Remains of Man Killed by Bronze Age Tsunami Discovered, Researchers Say

2021-12-30T00:09+0100

, the discovery was made at a dig site called Çesme-Bağlararası, which is located in western Turkey. "The dig site has been yielding Late Bronze Age artifacts for several years but it was only recently that the digging uncovered evidence of a tsunamilayers of ash and debris that were prevented from....

3,600-Year-Old Remains of Man Killed by Bronze Age Tsunami Discovered

2021-12-30T01:17+0100

7.3 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesian coast

2021-12-30T01:33+0100

The police K9 unit searches for victims among the ruins of a building following a 6.2 magnitude earthquake, in Mamuju, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, on January 18, 2021. Indonesia experiences frequent quakes due to its position on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’, an arc of intense seismic activity where tectonic plates collide.

North Australia jolted by Indonesian earthquake, no injuries, damages reported

2021-12-30T02:31+0100

Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. CANBERRA, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Parts of northern Australia was jolted by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit off the coast of Indonesia early Thursday morning, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The tremor was felt at about 3:55 a.m.

'Sindh-Makran coast vulnerable to earthquake, tsunami and cyclones'

2021-12-30T02:32+0100

KARACHI: People living along the Sindh-Makran coast should be prepared for earthquakes and the eventuality of tsunami and cyclones in the Arabian Sea. An earthquake of more than 8 magnitude can generate waves that can cause unprecedented damage in Karachi, Gwadar and other coastal cities and towns,....

North Australia jolted by Indonesian earthquake, no injuries, damages reported

2021-12-30T02:47+0100

CANBERRA, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Parts of northern Australia was jolted by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit off the coast of Indonesia early Thursday morning, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The tremor was felt at about 3:55 a.m. local time (0625 GMT) in Darwin, capital of Australia's Northern Territory, local media reported.

North Australia jolted by Indonesian earthquake, no injuries, damages reported

2021-12-30T03:22+0100

Canberra, Dec 30 (UNI/Xinhua) Parts of northern Australia was jolted by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit off the coast of Indonesia early Thursday morning, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The tremor was felt at about 3:55 am local time (0625 GMT) in Darwin, capital of Australia's Northern Territory, local media reported.

WHO warns of a ‘tsunami’ of Delta and Omicron cases as US officials stress Omicron’s ‘milder’ effects

2021-12-30T05:59+0100

The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that the ongoing circulation of the delta variant and the emergence and rapid spread of omicron could create a “tsunami” of infections that could overwhelm health care systems, even as top American health officials emphasized that early data showed omicron infections producing milder illness.

Karachi, Makran Subduction Zone may cause tsunami any time: PMD chief

2021-12-30T06:10+0100

KARACHI: The coastline extending from Karachi to the Makran region of Balochistan face threat of earthquakes and tsunamis, said Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Director General Muhammad Riaz on Monday. Sesimic activity in Karachi and Makran Subduction Zone could cause tsunami at any time,....

High tsunami risk poses dual challenge to Pakistan: experts

2021-12-30T06:25+0100

KARACHI: Pakistan faces potentially high tsunami risk with dual challenge; the natural disaster has high probability and, second, allows little response time as the triple junction known as the Makran subduction zone is located just 50 kilometres away from Balochistan’s coast, warned experts at a workshop on Wednesday.

7.3-magnitude quake hits off eastern Indonesia, minor damages reported

2021-12-30T06:57+0100

JAKARTA - A earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude hit the Banda Sea in the eastern part of Indonesia on Thursday with minor damages reported, according to the country's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The BMKG said that two houses collapsed and some other minor damages were....

WHO Warns of 'Tsunami of Cases' From Omicron and Delta Variants

2021-12-30T07:00+0100

World ⚡WHO Warns of 'Tsunami of Cases' From Omicron and Delta Variants. By IANS The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned that the more transmissible Omicron together with the currently circulating Delta variants might lead to "a tsunami of cases," putting immense pressure on national health systems.

7.3 magnitude quake hits off eastern Indonesia

2021-12-30T07:32+0100

ANI | Updated: Dec 30, 2021 11:04 IST. Jakarta [ ], December 30 (ANI/Xinhua): An measuring 7.3 magnitude hit the in the eastern part of Indonesia on Thursday with minor damages reported, according to the country's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

7.4-magnitude quake hits Indonesia; No tsunami warning issued

2021-12-30T07:31+0100

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the southern coast of Indonesia's Maluku province on Thursday morning, the country's Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency said. No casualties or damage have been reported so far, reports said. The quake struck at 1.25 a.m.

7.4-magnitude quake hits Indonesia ...

2021-12-30T07:27+0100

Jakarta, Dec 30 (IANS) A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the southern coast of Indonesia's Maluku province on Thursday morning, the country's Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency said. No casualties or damage have been reported so far, reports Xinhua news agency. The quake struck at 1.

7.3-magnitude quake hits off Indonesia's east, minor damages reported

2021-12-30T07:54+0100

A resident sits near houses at the scene of a landslide triggered by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake at Trunyan village in Bangli, Indonesia's Bali island, on Oct 16, 2021. (DIMAS DHANI / AFP) JAKARTA - An earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude hit the Banda Sea in the eastern part of Indonesia on Thursday....

Taiwan, Japan: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs east of Taiwan at around 14:47 CST Dec. 30

2021-12-30T08:43+0100

Event. A magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurred east of Hualien County, Taiwan at around 14:47 CST Dec. 30. The epicenter was about 85 km (53 miles) east of Hualien. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 15 km (9 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout Taiwan and far western Ryukyu Islands, Japan.

7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off Banda Sea in eastern Indonesia

2021-12-30T09:05+0100

An earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude hit the Banda Sea in the eastern part of Indonesia on Thursday with minor damages reported, according to the country's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The BMKG said that two houses collapsed and some other minor damages were reported in....

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Indonesia | G-Business

2021-12-30T09:58+0100

According to the Indonesian Meteorology, Climate and Geophysical Agency, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the south coast of Maluku, Indonesia. No casualties or damages have been reported so far, according to the Xinhua News Agency. The quake occurred at 1.

7.4-magnitude quake hits Indonesia

2021-12-30T11:51+0100

Jakarta No casualties or damage have been reported so far, reports Xinhua news agency. The quake struck at 1.25 a.m. and the epicentre was 45 km northwest of Southwest Maluku Regency, with a depth of 210 km under the sea. The Agency reported strong tremors in islands and towns closer to the epicentre and also recorded a 5.

Water Resources Department to bridge gaps in waterways draining into Pallikaranai marshland

2021-12-30T13:29+0100

Every monsoon, areas around the Pallikaranai marshland are prone to flooding owing to numerous inadequacies in surplus courses and water channels. In a bid to bring respite in the next few years, the Water Resources Department (WRD) has chalked out detailed projects to connect missing links.

First Victim Of Bronze Age Supereruption Unearthed In Turkey

2021-12-30T14:54+0100

The island of Santorini is essentially what remains after an enormous volcanic explosion in the southern Aegean Sea. NASA/GSFC/METI/ERSDAC/JAROS/ASTER Science Team. The skeletal remains of a victim of the prehistoric Thera eruption were discovered on a shoreline of Çesme Bay in western Turkey.

Skeletons of Victims of Santorini Volcano Eruption Found in Turkey

2021-12-30T16:28+0100

A skeleton of a man who was a victim of the Santorini volcano eruption was found along the coast of Ionia, in what is now Turkey, this week. The man and his dog had been killed by the tsunami that resulted from the cataclysmic eruption of the volcano almost 3,600 years ago. Credit: Vasif Sahoglu/Phys.

Skeletons of Victims of Santorini Volcano Eruption Found in Turkey

2021-12-30T17:10+0100

7.4 earthquake rattles Indonesia, Australia

2021-12-30T17:42+0100

CANBERRA: Parts of northern Australia were jolted by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit off the coast of Indonesia early Thursday morning, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The tremor was felt at about 3:55 a.m. local time (5:55 a.m. in Manila) in Darwin, capital of Australia's Northern Territory, local media reported.

First Victim Of Bronze Age Supereruption Unearthed In Turkey

2021-12-30T18:06+0100

The island of Santorini is essentially what remains after an enormous volcanic explosion in the southern Aegean Sea. NASA/GSFC/METI/ERSDAC/JAROS/ASTER Science Team The skeletal remains of a victim of the prehistoric Thera eruption were discovered on a shoreline of Çesme Bay in western Turkey.