Volcano in northeast China may be ‘recharging’ for eruption, study finds

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 23:03:00 +0200scmp (en)

The modelling suggests the magma chambers dwarf the Wei Mountain volcano, which is 100 metres tall and 5km wide. Photo: Handout. Volcano in northeast China may be ‘recharging’ for eruption, study finds. Researchers say they discovered two huge magma chambers under Wei Mountain, which last erupted....

Beijing-Zhangjiakou line unveils smart railway system era

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 19:02:00 +0200authorityngr (en)

China ’s first self-driving high speed railway linking the two host cities of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games went into operation on March 30, featuring cutting-edge homegrown technologies deemed as major breakthroughs regarding China’s rail development. The new line also demonstrated the country’s railway evolution.

The black hole through which the virus sneaked | The coronavirus crisis

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 08:01:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

The first person to die of coronavirus in Spain was a 69-year-old man who had traveled to Nepal and died in the ICU of the Arnau hospital in Vilanova (Valencia) on February 13. But the cause of his death was not known until March 3. During the 15 days following his death, one of the […]

Quakes strike off coast of Japan, Taiwan

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 04:24:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

A strong but deep 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southwest Japan early Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. There were no immediate reports of injury or damage caused by the earthquake; its epicentre was 135 kilometres northwest of Naze, Japan. The quake, which USGS originally recorded as a 6.

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Taiwan region 3 hours World

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 02:55:00 +0200cknw (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 has struck the Taiwan region early on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 20 km, EMSC said. It was revised from its initial measurement of magnitude 6 and depth of 55 km.

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Taiwan region 44 mins World

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:39:00 +0200cknw (en)

A crack runs through a bridge along Road 116 after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Guanica, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. The morning quake caused further damage along the island’s southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti). An earthquake of magnitude 5.

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Taiwan region

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:22:00 +0200globalnews (en)

A crack runs through a bridge along Road 116 after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in Guanica, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. The morning quake caused further damage along the island’s southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti). An earthquake of magnitude 5.

FEATURE: Taiwan-Japan ties ‘always good,’ official says

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 19:50:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

Japan last month for the first time stated a policy of supporting Taiwan’s WHA bid in its Diplomatic Bluebook for this year and called Taiwan an “extremely important partner,” stronger than last year’s “crucial partner and an important friend.” Tokyo has also welcomed Taiwan’s bid to join the....

Moumita Das

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 15:56:00 +0200ibtimes-in (en)

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the ceremony was conducted without any military or civil dignitaries or parents of the recruits. 1 hour ago However, the final decision on the suspension of the H-1B visas is yet to be made by the Trump administration.

Lives in the balance

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 06:34:00 +0200news-uci (en)

When a heavily traveled interstate bridge collapsed in Minneapolis Aug. 1, Maria Feng, professor of civil and environmental engineering, found herself fielding all kinds of media questions about the tragedy. Feng develops optical fiber sensors to monitor the soundness of bridges and other structures.