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Earthquake in Halkidiki - Strong vibration from the North Aegean moat

2022-06-06T23:41+0200

The earthquake was of magnitude 5.4 Richter at a distance of 137 km southeast of Thessaloniki, in the sea area south of Halkidiki. In one of the largest faults in Greece, the Trench of the North Aegean, the powerful earthquake which took place, at noon on Sunday, off Halkidiki. The quake measured 5.

"Minna no Hata" It's not just vegetables that grow

2022-06-06T10:59+0200

There is a strange field in the center of Ibaraki City, Osaka. The name "Minna no Hata" is not only growing vegetables. We are also trying to foster local connections to prepare for disasters and the energy of children who were about to be lost due to the Korona-ka.

A 3400-Year-Old City Near The Tigris River Has Been Unearthed – Thanks To A Huge Drought

2022-06-05T18:56+0200

Among other countries, Iraq has also been suffering from the consequences of drought. This drought has brought up something from ancient times. The drought that has afflicted Iraq in recent months caused the Mosul reservoir – the most important water storage in Iraq- to shrink, which led to the....

Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake - 80 km southeast of Massawa, Mitsiwa, Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea, on Sunday, Jun 5, 2022 at 3:38 pm (GMT +3)

2022-06-05T15:08+0200

Moderate magnitude 4.6 quake hits 75 km southeast of asamara, Eritrea early afternoon Just 13 minutes ago, a 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck near asamara, Central, Eritrea. The tremor was recorded early afternoon on Sunday, June 5th, 2022, at 3:38 pm local time, at a shallow depth of 10 km below the surface.

Iraq's extreme drought reveals a 3,400-year-old city

2022-06-05T01:21+0200

A severe drought brought on by climate change revealed an ancient Bronze Age city in Iraq , and gave archaeologists a chance to map it, Monday. The drought hit the region in December, prompting locals to draw large amounts of water from a reservoir on the Tigris River, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to prevent crops from drying out.

3.6-magnitude quake shakes San Diego County, geologists say. ‘Just felt an earthquake’

2022-06-03T19:23+0200

A 3.6-magnitude earthquake shook the northern San Diego County area early Friday, June 3, the U.S. Geological Survey reports. The 7-mile deep quake hit near Warner Springs, about 22 miles from Valley Center, at 3:40 a.m. Pacific time, according to the USGS. “Just felt an earthquake ,” one person wrote on Twitter at 3:41 a.

Map: Another earthquake in northern San Diego County

2022-06-03T14:40+0200

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded Friday in a part of San Diego County that has seen more intense seismic activity lately. The quake, at 3:40 a.m., was centered near Lake Henshaw and about 11 miles northwest of Julian, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Map: Another earthquake in northern San Diego County

2022-06-03T13:55+0200

Map: Another earthquake in northern San Diego County

2022-06-03T13:51+0200

Can Climate Change Cause More Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions?

2022-06-03T02:47+0200

Does sea level rise increase the frequency of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? Or does the melting of glaciers due to temperature rise lead to more volcanic eruptions? Scientists have long offered this hypothesis, and now they have a chance to test this theory.

Iraq's extreme drought reveals a 3,400-year-old city

2022-06-02T23:24+0200

Iraq is the fifth most vulnerable country to climate change in the world, according to the United Nations . Warming temperatures have made the country drier and prone to drought, threatening agriculture and the livelihoods of those who live there. "Water reserves are far lower than what we had last....

Iraq's extreme drought reveals a 3,400-year-old city

2022-06-02T23:09+0200

Monday. The drought hit the region in December, prompting locals to draw large amounts of water from a reservoir on the Tigris River, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to prevent crops from drying out. The lower water levels resurfaced ancient structures from a 3,400-year-old city along the river.

Iraq's extreme drought reveals a 3,400-year-old city

2022-06-02T22:58+0200

World Earthquake Report for June 2022

2022-06-02T20:20+0200

Summary: 10 quakes 5.0+, 78 quakes 4.0+, 216 quakes 3.0+, 392 quakes 2.0+ (696 total) This report is being updated every day. Magnitude 9 +: none Magnitude 8 +: none Magnitude 7 +: none Magnitude 6 +: none Magnitude 5 +: 10 earthquakes Magnitude 4 +: 78 earthquakes Magnitude 3 +: 216 earthquakes....

4.1 magnitude earthquake rattles San Francisco Bay Area; no immediate reports of damage, injuries

2022-06-02T17:34+0200

The USGS said the quake hit at 5:07 a.m. PT and was centered near Bay Point, California (orange star), which is about 21 miles northeast of Berkeley. A magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area awake early Thursday morning, the said. The USGS said the quake hit at 5:07 a.m.

4.1 earthquake rattles San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday morning Nation

2022-06-02T17:30+0200

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area awake early Thursday morning, the said. The USGS said the quake hit at 5:07 a.m. and was centered several miles northwest of Bay Point, California, which is about 21 miles northeast of Berkeley and about 30 miles northeast of downtown San Francisco.

4.1 magnitude earthquake rattles San Francisco Bay Area; no immediate reports of damage, injuries

2022-06-02T17:26+0200

Sichuan Lushan earthquake-stricken area: Thousand-year-old buildings "calm"

2022-06-02T14:09+0200

At 17:00 on June 1, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in Lushan County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province. On June 2, the reporter saw at Pingxiang Building, located in Lushan County, that this ancient building built in the Northern Song Dynasty was "comfortable". It is understood that the Pingxiang Building faces the north and faces the south.

At the bottom of the shallow Tigris River, an ancient city appeared and drowned again

2022-06-02T08:03+0200

Dr. Petar Gramatikov is the Editor in Chief and Director of The European Times. He is a member of the Union of Bulgarian Reporters. Dr. Gramatikov has more than 20 years of Academic experience in different institutions for higher education in Bulgaria.

A 3400-year-old city emerges from the Tigris River —…

2022-06-02T02:49+0200

A team of German and Kurdish archaeologists have uncovered a 3400-year-old Mittani Empire-era city once located on the Tigris River. The settlement emerged from the waters of the Mosul reservoir early this year as water levels fell rapidly due to extreme drought in Iraq.

A 3400-year-old city emerges from the Tigris River

2022-06-02T02:43+0200

Bronze Age city resurfaced due to drought. Iraq is one of the countries in the world most affected by climate change. The south of the country in particular has been suffering from extreme drought for months. To prevent crops from drying out, large amounts of water have been drawn down from the....

Ancient Bronze Age city reemerges from Iraq river after…

2022-06-01T21:41+0200

When an extreme drought caused a 3,400-year-old city to reemerge from a reservoir on the Tigris River in northern Iraq, archaeologists raced to excavate it before the water returned. The Bronze Age city, at an archaeological site called Kemune, is a relic of the Mittani Empire (also spelled Mitanni....

Ancient Bronze Age city reemerges from Iraq river after extreme drought

2022-06-01T19:49+0200

New Zealand

2022-06-01T18:07+0200

Waveform inversion of regional earthquakes reveals velocity anomalies interpreted as subducting seamounts that control an enigmatic segmentation in plate coupling along the Hikurangi margin. A new study shows smoke from fires set by the first inhabitants of Aotearoa from around 1300 left a mark in....

NSW mayor wants flood-prone homes moved

2022-06-01T06:43+0200

Emergency services should be merged and residents at risk of inundation moved, a northern NSW mayor has told an inquiry examining the state's flood response. Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry has told a hearing in Murwillumbah people in flood-prone areas should be re-housed elsewhere and the number of agencies that respond to emergencies consolidated.

3,400-year-old ‘lost’ city re-emerges from Tigris River in Iraq

2022-06-01T02:44+0200

An international group of archaeologists have unearthed a 3,400-year-old city under the Tigris River in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Universities of Freiburg and Tübingen. The “Lost City of Atlantis” isn’t real, but this one was. An international group of archaeologists has unearthed a....

2022 flood cost continues to rise

2022-06-01T01:31+0200

The cost of the record-breaking flood that hit South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales earlier this year continues to rise and is now Australia’s fourth costliest disaster, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) said today. As of Tuesday 31 May, insured losses are estimated at $4.3 billion from 216,465 claims across both states.

Archaeologists Investigate 3,400-Year-Old City Emerging From Tigris River

2022-05-31T22:30+0200

A team of archaeologists had to scramble to investigate a 3,400-year-old city before it disappeared again after it emerged from the Tigris River in Iraq due to drought. Their fast reaction allowed them to discover over 100 ancient clay tablets, with one researcher labeling the discovery and the fact....

Archaeologists Rush to Investigate 3,400-Year-Old City Emerging From Tigris River

2022-05-31T22:26+0200

Drought reveals ruins of 3,400-year-old city at bottom of reservoir

2022-05-31T19:42+0200

Much of has seen devastating drought conditions over the past year, leaving searching for water. As a result the reservoir behind the Mosul dam, the country’s largest, has shrunk considerably and revealed areas of the lake-bed usually underwater. In one location, the drought revealed the....

A major drought reveals a 3,400-year-old city near the Tigris River

2022-05-31T18:55+0200

With the northern hemisphere switching to summer, we started to come across more drought news from different countries such as India, Pakistan, Mexico, and the United States. Iraq is also one of these countries that have been suffering from the consequences of drought. A new consequence, however, has stood archeologists in good stead.

Japan court: Nuclear plant’s tsunami safeguards inadequate

2022-05-31T17:55+0200

TOKYO — A Japanese courtroom on Tuesday ordered a utility to not restart a nuclear energy plant due to insufficient tsunami safeguards, backing the protection issues of residents at a time the federal government is pushing for extra reactors to renew energy technology after pledging to ban imports of Russian fossil fuels.

Ruins of a 3,400-year-old submerged city in Iraq reappear above river surface as dam dries up

2022-05-31T16:48+0200

The extensive ancient metropolis is located in Kemune in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and once sat on the River Tigris. Construction of the Mosul dam took place between 1981 and 1984, and the following spring it began to inundate the Tigris river and fill the reservoir. This submerged many archeological sites in the region, including Kemune.

Suwanose-jima Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTED AT 20220531/1252Z FL060 EXTD SE OBS VA DTG: 31/1240Z

2022-05-31T15:31+0200

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: FVFE01 at 13:07 UTC, 31/05/22 from RJTD VA ADVISORY DTG: 20220531/1307Z VAAC: TOKYO VOLCANO: SUWANOSEJIMA 282030 PSN: N2938 E12943 AREA: JAPAN SUMMIT ELEV: 796M ADVISORY NR: 2022/501 INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8 JMA AVIATION COLOUR....

A 3,400-year-old city emerges from the Tigris River

2022-05-31T13:58+0200

A team of German and Kurdish archaeologists have uncovered a 3,400-year-old Mittani Empire-era city once located on the Tigris River . The settlement emerged from the waters of the Mosul reservoir early this year as water levels fell rapidly due to extreme drought in Iraq.

University of Freiburg: A 3400-year-old city emerges from…

2022-05-31T13:20+0200

Small earthquake strikes north of Brisbane

2022-05-31T07:24+0200

Parts of northern Brisbane and Moreton Bay have been rattled by a small earthquake. The 2.9 magnitude quake occurred about 1.25pm AEST on Tuesday at Samsonvale, about 30km north of Brisbane, according to Geoscience Australia. The quake, about 10km deep, has so far caused no visible damage, but....

Small earthquake strikes north of Brisbane

2022-05-31T07:14+0200

Small earthquake strikes north of Brisbane

2022-05-31T07:13+0200

Small earthquake strikes north of Brisbane

2022-05-31T07:01+0200

Small earthquake strikes north of Brisbane

2022-05-31T06:55+0200

Small earthquake strikes north of Brisbane

2022-05-31T06:54+0200

Small earthquake strikes north of Brisbane

2022-05-31T06:54+0200

Scofield Reservoir

2022-05-31T01:47+0200

The pair of pelicans were found on May 13 on the shore of Scofield in , according to the release of Environmental Quality confirmed the drinking water from Scofield Reservoir would not be impacted by avian flu, since the water is treated,” the said in the release ... ....

WEEKLY DISASTER UPDATE 23 – 29 May 2022

2022-05-30T22:24+0200

REGIONAL SUMMARY: For the twenty-first week of 2022, a total of 30 disasters (24 floods, 2 landslides, 2 storms, and 2 wind-related) affected the region. Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Viet Nam have reportedly been affected. Heavy rainfall, strong wind, high tide in the coastal area, and....

ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week 21 (23 – 29 May 2022) – Indonesia

2022-05-30T13:09+0200

For the twenty-first week of 2022, a total of 30 disasters (24 floods, 2 landslides, 2 storms, and 2 wind-related) affected the region. Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Viet Nam have reportedly been affected. Heavy rainfall, strong wind, high tide in the coastal area, and overflowing of rivers....

Light mag. 4.8 earthquake - NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA, on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 09:49 GMT

2022-05-30T12:20+0200

Moderate magnitude 4.8 earthquake 37 km northeast of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia An intermediate to deep magnitude 4.8 earthquake was reported in the afternoon near Padangsidempuan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake hit on Monday,....

ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week 21 (23 – 29 May 2022)

2022-05-30T12:15+0200

A 3400-year-old city emerges from the Tigris River

2022-05-30T12:09+0200

Drought reveals urban center of the Mittani Empire. A team of German and Kurdish archaeologists have uncovered a 3400-year-old Mittani Empire-era city once located on the Tigris River. The settlement emerged from the waters of the Mosul reservoir early this year as water levels fell rapidly due to extreme drought in Iraq.

A 3400-year-old city emerges from the Tigris River

2022-05-30T11:25+0200

Ready for ‘the big one’?

2022-05-30T09:56+0200

Lisa Grant Ludwig, professor and graduate director of public health at UC Irvine, local earthquake researcher and president of the Seismological Society of America, helped develop the original Great Southern California ShakeOut in 2008. Now an annual global event , it will next take place Thursday, Oct.

Peru - Strong earthquake 7.5 Richter - Shocking video

2022-05-30T06:31+0200

An earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale shook Peru on Sunday. According to the Euro-Mediterranean Institute (EMSC), the quake struck in northern Peru, 45 kilometers from the city of Barranca. The focal depth of the earthquake was 80 kilometers, while according to testimonies it was quite long.

Moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake 59 km northwest of Dededo Village, Northern Mariana Islands

2022-05-27T18:34+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred early morning on Saturday, May 28th, 2022, at 1:47 am local time near Dededo Village, Dededo, Guam, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at an intermediate to considerable depth of 186.6 km.

"O2 Initiative" alerts: Cross-engine trail is being built at the Aqueduct

2022-05-27T13:21+0200

Environmental Protection Organization O2 Initiative called on the authorities to react because at the Skopje one Aquaduct t, which is a monument declared a cultural heritage of special importance, is made cross - track for motorcycles. One year ago The government , at the proposal of the Office for....

Darwin shaken by Timor-Leste earthquake

2022-05-27T12:12+0200

The Northern Territory has been shaken by a tremor after an earthquake off the coast of Timor-Leste. The 6.4-magnitude quake hit at a depth of 65km about 12.06pm ACST on Friday, according to Geoscience Australia. "I was in my office in Darwin three stories up and monitors shook and door frames creaked," Ben Tuffnell told AAP.

Darwin shaken by Timor-Leste earthquake

2022-05-27T11:27+0200

Darwin shaken by Timor-Leste earthquake

2022-05-27T11:23+0200

Darwin shaken by Timor-Leste earthquake

2022-05-27T11:17+0200

Darwin shaken by Timor-Leste earthquake

2022-05-27T10:49+0200

Darwin shaken by Timor-Leste earthquake

2022-05-27T10:48+0200

Darwin shaken by Timor-Leste earthquake

2022-05-27T10:45+0200

Timor-Leste hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake that was felt in Darwin

2022-05-27T10:28+0200

Quake struck off to the east of Timor-Leste, with residents in the Northern Territory capital reporting strong shaking Election 2022 results: live votes tracker and federal seat counts Get our free news app ; get our morning email briefing An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.

Darwin feels tremors of 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Timor-Leste

2022-05-27T08:51+0200

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Timor-Leste on Friday afternoon has been felt across the Northern Territory. Key points: The earthquake hit at 11:36am local time and 12:06pm Darwin time; A tsunami has been ruled out by the Bureau of Meteorology; Many people in Darwin felt its impact.

Timor-Leste hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake that was felt in Darwin

2022-05-27T08:05+0200

Timor-Leste hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake that was felt in Darwin

2022-05-27T07:19+0200

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck in the Timor region, and could be felt in Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory. Photograph: Geoscience Australia Twitter An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck in the Timor region, and could be felt in Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Timor-Leste hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake that was felt in Darwin

2022-05-27T07:15+0200

Peru and Bolivia Jolted by an Earthquake With Seismic Magnitude Scales of 7.2

2022-05-27T05:16+0200

A massive earthquake struck parts of southern Peru on Thursday. Moderate shaking was observed in a distant part of the South American country. There were no reports of injuries or property damage right away. According to the Associated Press , terrified Bolivians raced into the streets. In several places of La Paz, buildings trembled.

Very strong mag. 6.3 earthquake - Near Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 12:06 pm (GMT +9:30) - information

2022-05-27T04:57+0200

Timor-Leste was shaken near Lospalos, Municipio de Lautem, by an earthquake of magnitude 6.3 only 13 minutes ago, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter near Lospalos, Municipio de Lautem, Timor-Leste, in the morning....

7.2-magnitude earthquake shakes Peru

2022-05-26T20:34+0200

May 26 (UPI) -- A strong 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday. Officials did not immediately report any damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's epicenter was located 8 miles west-northwest of Azangaro, Peru, at a depth of 135 miles. Last November, a magnitude 7.

Magnitude-7.2 Earthquake Hits Peru, Chile, and Bolivia

2022-05-26T20:33+0200

A magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook south Peru, western Bolivia, and northern Chile on the morning of May 26, officials said. According to a report by the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the quake was 13 kilometers west-northwest of the town Azangaro in Peru.

Video: Importance of HAZMAT Placards and Other Markings

2022-05-26T20:21+0200

Watch the real-time animation of the recent tsunami from northern Chile on 1 April 2014 as a result of offshore 8.2 magnitude earthquake in the region. Watch the video inside the article. A hundred lucky guests recently got an exclusive look behind the scenes of Europe’s second biggest seaport at the HPA Insider Tour.

Magnitude-7.2 Earthquake Hits Peru, Chile, and Bolivia

2022-05-26T20:03+0200

Strong quake shakes southern Peru, but no report of victims

2022-05-26T16:26+0200

Purchase: Order Reprint LIMA, Peru — A magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook a remote region of southern Peru on Thursday, sending frightened people running into the streets in nearby Bolivia, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injury. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 7:02 a.m. (1202 GMT) quake was centered 13.

Strong quake shakes southern Peru, but no report of victims

2022-05-26T16:09+0200

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 7.2 earthquake has shaken southern Peru, though there are no immediate reports of damage or injury. The 7:02 a.m. (1202 GMT) quake was centered 13 kilometers (8 miles) west-northwest of Azangaro, but was fairly < deep — 218 kilometers (135 miles) beneath the surface.

Largest Sea in the World- 6 Facts You Might Not Know

2022-05-25T18:32+0200

The Philippine sea plate makes up the seafloor. The increased tectonic movements have led to the creation of island arcs, which are clusters of active volcanoes lying under the seas or oceans with slight protruding edges on the water surface. These underwater volcanic mountains rise to a height of about 1500 miles.

1ST REVISION IN 10 YEARS Latest estimate sees 6,200 deaths if megaquake strikes Tokyo May 25, 2022 Up to 6,200 people could die in Tokyo should a mega-earthquake occur directly beneath it, the Tokyo metropolitan government said in its first review of anticipated damage in 10 years. It released the estimate on May 25.

2022-05-25T12:16+0200

Up to 6,200 people could die in Tokyo should a mega-earthquake occur directly beneath it, the Tokyo metropolitan government said in its first review of anticipated damage in 10 years. It released the estimate on May 25. The metropolitan government’s disaster-prevention panel of experts drafted a....

Ensuring the Right Response for Predictable Disasters

2022-05-25T00:33+0200

In a recent three-day training session with FEMA’s Region 5 Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT), I could easily see that its response to frequent, predictable disasters was well organized. For instance, the organizational structure for disaster response was already determined and the lines of....

WEEKLY DISASTER UPDATE 16 – 22 May 2022

2022-05-23T22:48+0200

REGIONAL SUMMARY: For the twentieth week of 2022, a total of 26 disasters (19 floods, 1 storm, and 6 wind-related) affected the region. Indonesia and Thailand have reportedly been affected. Moderate to heavy rainfall, strong wind, high tide in the coastal area, and overflowing of the rivers, a lake,....

An earthquake hit north of Norway’s Svalbard

2022-05-23T22:41+0200

A view across Yoldiabukta Bay towards Spitsbergen island, part of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway on September 27, 2020. (Natalie Thomas / Reuters File Photo) OSLO — A magnitude 6 earthquake struck north of the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Saturday, the....

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes near San Jose Village, San Jose, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands

2022-05-23T21:19+0200

A shallow magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported early morning near San Jose Village, San Jose, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the quake hit on Tuesday, May 24th, 2022, at 4:45 am local time at a shallow depth of 10 km.

Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake - Northern Mariana Islands: Mariana Islands on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 4:45 am (GMT +10)

2022-05-23T21:19+0200

Earthquake-hit historic site partly reopening

2022-05-23T12:46+0200

A historic farm site damaged by an earthquake last year is to partly reopen to visitors. Auchindrain township was close to the epicentre of November's 3.3 magnitude quake. The site is to reopen on 1 June following essential repairs, but some buildings will remain out of bounds to visitors.

ASEAN Weekly Disaster Update Week 18 (16 – 22 May 2022)

2022-05-23T11:57+0200

Boat believed to be debris from Japan’s 2011 tsunami drifts all the way to Washington

2022-05-23T06:06+0200

A small boat thought to have journeyed across the Pacific Ocean from Japan after the March 2011 tsunami has washed up in Washington this week. The boat, which is encrusted with unusual-looking barnacles , is believed to have travelled an incredible 6,500 kilometres (4,559 miles) across the ocean in....

Philippines: Mindanao Displacement Dashboard, April 2022 - Issue No. 91

2022-05-22T08:34+0200

DISPLACEMENT OVERVIEW. As of the 30th of April, an estimated total number of 24,227 families (119,186 individuals) remain displaced in Mindanao. Those displaced can be classified into three main groups, depending on the length of displacement: Group A: 2,606 families (12,952 individuals) remain....

Istanbul earthquake to affect 200,000 buildings, 3 million people

2022-05-22T07:13+0200

A team from Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality presented a report to Parliament Thursday regarding the aftermath of a possible earthquake in the metropolis, revealing a catastrophic projection. The report was jointly prepared by Istanbul’s Avcılar and Esenler district municipalities and presented to....

Earthquake Hits North of Norway’s Svalbard, No Reports of Damage

2022-05-21T21:04+0200

OSLO, Norway —A magnitude 6 earthquake struck north of the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, though police said there were no reports of any injuries or damage. The quake happened 725 km (450 miles) north of Svalbard at a depth of 2 km, EMSC said.

(TAP) - A magnitude 6 earthquake struck north of the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological...

2022-05-21T17:20+0200

Earthquake hits north of Norway's Svalbard, no reports of damage (TAP) - A magnitude 6 earthquake struck north of the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, though police said there were no reports of any injuries or damage.

Earthquake hits north of Norway's Svalbard, no reports of damage

2022-05-21T14:34+0200

OSLO (Reuters) -A magnitude 6 earthquake struck north of the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, though police said there were no reports of any injuries or damage. The quake happened 725 km (450 miles) north of Svalbard at a depth of 2 km, EMSC said.

Earthquake Hits North of Norway's Svalbard, No Reports of Damage

2022-05-21T13:05+0200

FILE PHOTO: A view across Yoldiabukta Bay towards Spitsbergen island, part of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway, September 27, 2020. REUTERS/Natalie Thomas/File Photo Reuters OSLO (Reuters) -A magnitude 6 earthquake struck north of the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Saturday,....

Earthquake hits north of Norway's Svalbard, no reports of damage

2022-05-21T13:05+0200

FILE PHOTO: A view across Yoldiabukta Bay towards Spitsbergen island, part of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway, September 27, 2020. REUTERS/Natalie Thomas/File Photo. FILE PHOTO: A view across Yoldiabukta Bay towards Spitsbergen island, part of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway, September 27, 2020.

Earthquake hits north of Norway’s Svalbard, no reports of damage

2022-05-21T13:04+0200

Posted on May 21, 2022 FILE PHOTO: A view across Yoldiabukta Bay towards Spitsbergen island in Norway. OSLO (Reuters) -A magnitude 6 earthquake struck north of the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, though police said there were no reports of any injuries or damage.

Earthquake hits north of Norway's Svalbard, no reports of damage

2022-05-21T12:55+0200

Earthquake hits north of Norway's Svalbard, no reports of damage

2022-05-21T11:43+0200

OSLO, May 21 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6 earthquake struck north of the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, though police said there were no reports of any injuries or damage. The quake happened 725 km (450 miles) north of Svalbard at a depth of 2 km, EMSC said.

Earthquake hits north of Norway's Svalbard

2022-05-21T10:35+0200

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake has struck north of Norway's Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. A magnitude 6 earthquake has struck north of the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) says. Authorities said there were no reports of any injuries or damage.

Earthquake hits north of Norway's Svalbard

2022-05-21T10:30+0200

Earthquake hits north of Norway's Svalbard

2022-05-21T10:30+0200

Earthquake hits north of Norway's Svalbard

2022-05-21T10:30+0200

Earthquake hits north of Norway's Svalbard

2022-05-21T10:29+0200

Nouveau séisme dans le Nord du Maroc

2022-05-30T12:29+0200

La terre a tremblé au large de la province de Driouch dans la nuit de dimanche 29 mai où une secousse tellurique de magnitude 4,5 degrés sur l’échelle ouverte de Richter a été enregistrée. Nouveau séisme à Driouch. Un tremblement de terre de magnitude 4,5 degrés a été ressenti au large de cette....

Panique dans le nord du Maroc après un tremblement de terre

2022-05-21T13:31+0200

La terre a tremblé vendredi 20 mai en début d’après-midi dans la région de Tanger -Tétouan-Al Hoceima, où une secousse tellurique de magnitude de 5,2 degrés a été enregistrée sur l’échelle de Richter. Ce tremblement de terre a déclenché un vent de panique parmi la population.

Fort séisme profond de magnitude 6.8 dans le Nord-Ouest de l'Argentine

2022-05-11T11:23+0200

Un fort tremblement de terre a frappé le nord de l'Argentine ce soir. Selon l'USGS, l'US Geological Survey, le tremblement de terre avait une magnitude de 6,8 et son épicentre se situait à 78 kilomètres au nord-ouest de San Antonio de los Cobres , dans la région de Salta et Jujuy et à proximité de l'Atacama chilien.

lega nord toni iwobi lucca

2022-05-27T16:37+0200

Incidente mortale a Fornaci di Barga, in provincia di Lucca. Una donna di 56 anni è stata travolta e uccisa da un’aut; Il mercato di Lucca: quanto costa e chi lo vuoleL’attaccante, che però dovrebbe spostarsi solo in estate, non interes; Una forte scossa di terremoto � stata avvertita dalla....

A 10 anni dal sisma Emilia: i danni all’economia e le tecnologie Sismocell per prevenirli

2022-05-20T00:41+0200

Nel mese di maggio ricorrono i dieci anni dal terremoto che colpì Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia e Veneto nel 2012. Alle ore 4.03 del 20 maggio l'Emilia-Romagna trema, la prima scossa di magnitudo 5.9 colpisce un'ampia zona dell'Italia Settentrionale, con epicentro a Finale Emilia in provincia di Modena;....

Viaggio al centro del cratere, 10 anni dopo il terremoto: "Crevalcore ancora un cantiere" | VIDEO

2022-05-18T11:20+0200

Alle ore 4.03 di domenica 20 maggio 2012 una scossa di magnitudo 5.9 , a una profondità di 6,3 km, colpì la porzione settentrionale dell'Emilia-Romagna, tra le province di Bologna, Reggio Emilia, Modena e Ferrara. Alla prima, seguirono altre scosse. La terra avrebbe tremato ancora alle ore 9 di martedì 29 maggio (5.

Il vulcano, Byron e Frankenstein: 1816, l’anno senza estate

2022-05-15T11:46+0200

Firenze – Il 1816 è ricordato come l’anno senza estate in quanto fu caratterizzato da un clima anomalo con temperature fredde e giornate piovose . Addirittura nell’Europa settentrionale e nel nord America si verificarono tempeste di neve. Nevicate ci furono anche in Italia. Negli Stati Uniti ghiacciarono le acque di laghi e di fiumi.

Nella notte scossa di terremoto 2.7 nella zona dell’ennese

2022-05-14T02:40+0200

Una forte scossa di terremoto, di magnitudo 2.7, è stata registrata dalla Sala Sismica dell’INGV di Roma, alle 02:12 della scorsa notte, nella zona di Troina (Enna), ad una profondità di 27 km. Una seconda scossa, di magnitudo 2.3, è stata registrata invece, in mare nella Costa Siciliana nord....

Americhe: terremoti magnitudo 6,4 nel nord di Argentina e Cile, nessuna vittima

2022-05-11T09:23+0200

Buenos Aires, 11 mag 09:20 - (Agenzia Nova) - Un terremoto di magnitudo 6.4 della scala Richter è stato registrato nella serata di martedì nelle regioni settentrionali di Argentina e Cile, senza però causare vittime. La scossa, ha riferito l'istituto geofisico argentina (Inpres), ha avuto epicentro....

Terremoto in Argentina, forte scossa di magnitudo 6.6: sisma avvertito anche in Cile

2022-05-11T08:11+0200

Una potente scossa di terremoto di 6,6 gradi Richter è stata registrata alle 20.06 in Argentina (1.06 italiana), nella provincia di Jujuy. Il sisma è stato avvertito distintamente nel Cile settentrionale. Fortunatamente non si segnalano vittime e danni. Terremoto in Argentina, cosa è successo.

Terremoto in Argentina, forte scossa di magnitudo 6.6: sisma avvertito anche in Cile

2022-05-11T08:02+0200

Forte terremoto in Argentina: scossa di 6,5 gradi Richter a Susques

2022-05-11T08:02+0200

(l’1 italiana di oggi) vicino alla località di Susques , che si trova a 177 chilometri dalla città di Jujuy e a 220 da quella di Salta. Secondo i media locali il sisma è stato avvertito in varie regioni settentrionali di Argentina e Cile. Gli organismi governativi dei due Paesi hanno indicato che al....

Terremoto in Argentina, forte scossa di magnitudo 6.6: sisma avvertito anche in Cile

2022-05-11T07:49+0200

Un mega-terremoto M. 9.5 di 3.800 anni fa e il grave sconvolgimento sociale in Cile

2022-05-10T12:40+0200

I primi abitanti lungo l’iperarido deserto costiero di Atacama, nel nord del Cile , hanno sviluppato strategie di resilienza in 12.000 anni, che hanno consentito a queste comunità di adattarsi efficacemente a questo ambiente estremo, compreso l’impatto di terremoti e tsunami enormi” , si legge in uno studio , pubblicato su Science.

9 maggio 1976, arrivano in Friuli gli aiuti della Marina alla popolazione colpita dal terremoto

2022-05-09T18:27+0200

Alle ore 21 del 6 maggio 1976 il Friuli fu colpito da un sisma di magnitudo 6,5, la cui intensità fu avvertita non solo in tutta l’Italia settentrionale, ma anche in quella centrale; gli effetti furono disastrosi, coinvolgendo 77 comuni, per una popolazione totale di circa 80.000 abitanti e causando 990 morti e 45.

Terremoto a nord dell'Islanda: scossa di magnitudo 5.4 con epicentro in mare

2022-05-09T11:43+0200

Nella notte tra domenica 8 e lunedì 9 maggio 2022 si è verificato un terremoto a nord dell'Islanda: i dettagli dell'evento sismico. Gli scienziati dell'U. S. Geological Survey hanno registrato una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 5.4 a ... ...

A mega-tsunami in the Pacific north-west? It could be worse than predicted, study says

2022-06-07T12:06+0200

Scientists have long predicted a giant 9.0-magnitude earthquake that reverberates out from the Pacific north-west’s Cascadia fault and quickly triggers colossal waves barreling to shore. But what if these predictions were missing an important piece of information – one that, in certain scenarios,....

A mega-tsunami in the Pacific north-west? It could be worse than predicted, study says

2022-06-07T12:51+0200

Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.7 just reported 30 km northwest of Pagan Village, Northern Mariana Islands

2022-06-07T15:06+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 occurred only 16 minutes ago 30 km northwest of Pagan Village, Northern Mariana Islands, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The quake hit at an intermediate to considerable depth of 248 km beneath the epicenter near Pagan Village, Pagan Island,....

Five Star Restoration Helps Homeowners Affected By Extensive Termite Damage

2022-06-07T18:46+0200

In keeping with its mission of restoring homes in the Inland Empire and Northern San Diego, Five Star Restoration provides information on termite damage. Angelinos must stay on top of termite problems. It's estimated that termites cause upwards of $5 billion annually for homeowners across the United States.

Californians are afraid of a strong earthquake, but scientists say the threat from a tsunami could be worse

2022-06-07T21:24+0200

Scientists have long predicted a giant 9.0 magnitude quake that will start from the Cascadia Fault in the Pacific Northwest and quickly cause colossal waves to rush towards the shore. But what if these predictions are missing an important piece of information that, in certain scenarios, could tell....

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes near Pagan Village, Pagan Island, Northern Islands, Northern Mariana Islands

2022-06-08T03:17+0200

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Pagan Village, Pagan Island, Northern Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, was reported only 14 minutes ago by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide.

Governor Newsom Appoints PG&E’s Adam Wright to Earthquake Advisory Board

2022-06-08T17:37+0200

Adam Wright, PG&E's Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer, will join the state Earthquake Early Warning Advisory Board , California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday. The board is within the California Office of Emergency Services and its task is to convene....

PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC : Governor Newsom Appoints PG&E's Adam Wright to Earthquake Advisory Board

2022-06-08T17:44+0200

Massive earthquake in B.C. could trigger larger tsunami than expected: study

2022-06-08T19:14+0200

A new study is questioning whether current scientific models are underestimating the potential size of tsunamis off British Columbia's coast in the event of a large-scale earthquake. Earthquake scientist John Cassidy says that an ocean plate off the B.C.

Aussie city warned of catastrophic quake

2022-06-09T03:28+0200

Experts from Geoscience Australia, the University of Melbourne and the Seismology Research Centre recently excavated two large trenches along the Willunga fault, located just south of the city, and uncovered evidence of huge quakes that predated local records.

Aussie city warned of catastrophic quake

2022-06-09T03:47+0200

Adelaide at risk of 'devastating' earthquake worse than Christchurch

2022-06-09T04:51+0200

Researchers have made the startling discovery that Adelaide is at risk of an earthquake 30 times more powerful than the devastating 2011 Christchurch disaster that killed 139 people. Experts from Geoscience Australia, the University of Melbourne and the Seismology Research Centre recently excavated....

Aussie city warned of catastrophic quake 30 times more powerful than Christchurch 23 minutes ago

2022-06-09T06:11+0200

Ferrari escapes damage as tornado tosses tree into Waikanae business

2022-06-09T06:54+0200

An owner of a Waikanae mechanic's is relieved a tree thrown through the roof of his business narrowly avoided his prized Ferrari race car. ACS Limited's Tim O'Connor said he looked at the sky and thought there was a big hailstorm coming. "But it wasn't a hailstorm, it was trees and things," O'Connor joked.

Moderate mag. 5.6 earthquake - Northern Chile on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 08:32 GMT

2022-06-09T10:48+0200

An intermediate magnitude 5.4 earthquake was reported early morning near Antofagasta, Chile. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the quake hit on Thursday, June 9th, 2022, at 4:32 am local time at an intermediate depth of 79 km.

New Map of Tectonic Plates: India moving towards Europe! New map...

2022-06-09T19:24+0200

Melbourne: The tectonic plates beneath the surface of the earth are said to be responsible for earthquakes around the world. When these plates collide with each other, earthquake tremors are felt. At times, when they collide, situations like tsunami also arise.

Cyprus hit by 4.6 magnitude earthquake

2022-06-10T07:01+0200

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hit the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea. According to information posted on the website of the Office for Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD), an earthquake of magnitude 4.6 was recorded in the Mediterranean Sea at 04:40 in the east of the island of Cyprus.

Transient ice loss in the Patagonia Icefields during the 2015–2016 El Niño event

2022-06-10T11:45+0200

The Patagonia Icefields (PIF) are the largest non-polar ice mass in the southern hemisphere. The icefields cover an area of approximately 16,500 km 2 and are divided into the northern and southern icefields, which are ~ 4000 km 2 and ~ 12,500 km 2 , respectively.

Transient ice loss in the Patagonia Icefields during the 2015–2016 El Niño event

2022-06-10T12:18+0200

Conclusa la campagna oceanografica "IONIANS 2022"

2022-06-10T18:58+0200

10/06/2022 Foto del gruppo di ricercatrici, ricercatori e tecnologi che hanno partecipato alla campagna oceanografica. Si è conclusa la campagna oceanografica condotta nello Ionio settentrionale - al largo delle isole di Cefalonia, Zante e Lefcada, la quale è caratterizzata da un elevato rischio....

Antelope Valley

2022-06-10T23:37+0200

The first major heat wave of the year is arriving in . Timing. In Southern California , the scorching temperatures began in inland areas on Thursday, with highs getting into the 90s in the and valleys Friday and Saturday will be worse. The Antelope Valley could soar to 105 degrees by Saturday, a potential record.