Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits eastern Taiwan

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:01:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Sept. 25 (CNA) An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale shook east ern Taiwan at 3:06 p.m. Friday, according to the Central Weather Bureau. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The epicenter of the temblor was located at sea, about 48.3 kilometers southeast of Hualien County Hall, at a depth of 32.

National Service Scheme: Learn the History and Role of NSS Volunteers Helping the Community

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:09:00 +0200news18 (en)

National Service Scheme (NSS) was introduced in 1969 to mark the centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth. It was launched in 37 universities and 40,000 students joined the scheme in the beginning. The nationwide scheme now includes 3.8 million university students after 50 years of its inception.

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake strikes central Turkey

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:12:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

No casualties reported so far, according to country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Turkey's central Aksaray province, the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said early Thursday. AFAD said the quake occurred at 04.01 a.m. local time (GMT0101) and was centered in Aksaray.

Remote Sensing, Vol. 12, Pages 3125: Joint Inversion of Geodetic Observations and Relative Weighting—The 1999 Mw 7.6 Chi-Chi Earthquake Revisited

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:53:00 +0200mdpi (en)

The M w 7.6 Chi-Chi earthquake struck central western Taiwan in 1999. The rupture was complex with several dislocations along the 100-km long Chelungpu thrust fault. Revisiting this earthquake is a challenge, as the precision and coverage of the data sets available are quite poor.

¡La mentira del presidente de CHP İBB İmamoğlu de que “existe un riesgo de terremoto” explotó en sus manos! ISPER sigue abierto en el edificio donde cerraron ISMEK

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:31:00 +0200nuevoperiodico (es)

Nuevo Periodico ¡La mentira del presidente de CHP İBB İmamoğlu de que “existe un riesgo de terremoto” explotó en sus manos! ISPER sigue abierto en el edificio donde cerraron ISMEK El presidente de la Municipalidad Metropolitana de Estambul (IMM) de CHP, Ekrem İmamoğlu, los cursos de formación....

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Turkey

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:01:00 +0200news-az (en)

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Turkey's central Nigde province, the country’s disaster agency reported Sunday, Anadolu Agency reports. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the quake occurred at 10.08 p.m. local time (GMT1908) and was centered in Obruk village of Bor district.

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolts southeastern Taiwan

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:53:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Sept. 23 (CNA) An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 on the Richter scale shook south east ern Taiwan at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Central Weather Bureau. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The epicenter of the temblor was located at sea, about 71.

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolts southeastern Taiwan

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:29:00 +0200bernama (en)

TAIPEI, Sept 23 -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 on the Richter scale shook south east ern Taiwan at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Central Weather Bureau. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, the Central news agency (CNA) reported. The epicenter of the temblor was located at sea, about 71.

Social Affairs Ministry Completes Compensation for Tsunami Victims in Sulawesi

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 04:31:00 +0200netralnews-en (en)

(kemensos) PALU, NETRALNEWS.COM - The delivery of compensation for the families of the deceased indicates that the distribution of compensation from the Indonesia Ministry of Social Affairs is complete for the handling of the Tsunami disaster in Central Sulawesi.

Coalition backing TPS starts tour slamming Trump's 'racist' end to immigrant protections

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:29:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

A coalition of groups opposed to President Donald Trump's decision to end protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants has embarked on a national tour to put a focus on the issue and mobilize voters. As part of of National TPS Alliance's "Road to Justice" tour, 20 people with Temporary....

Earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 hit Srinagar

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:36:00 +0200economictimes (en)

Live News: Earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale hit Srinagar. According to National Center for Seismology (NCS), earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale hit Srinagar of Jammu and Kashmir at 9:40 pm today. Coronavirus has struck staff of UN, its HQ & regional structures just like everyone else.

Séisme en Creuse de magnitude 3 la nuit dernière : près d'un millier de secousses dans le secteur du Limousin en 40 ans

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:57:00 +0200france3 (fr)

Un séisme s'est produit en Creuse dans la nuit du lundi 21 au mardi 22 septembre 2020. L'épicentre se situe à Pionnat, à une quinzaine de kilomètres de Guéret. Aucun dégât ne nous a été rapporté. C'est le 976e tremblement de terre dans le secteur du Limousin depuis 1980 ! Une tremblement de terre....

Undersea Earthquakes Shake up Climate Science

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:08:00 +0200labmanager (en)

Undersea Earthquakes Shake up Climate Science Researchers have discovered that seismic rumblings on the seafloor can provide them with another tool for monitoring the temperature of ocean waters. Despite climate change being most obvious to people as unseasonably warm winter days or melting....

Outgoing Canterbury lines company boss ready for power shift

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:35:00 +0200Stuff (en)

Canterbury faces a challenge balancing fast-developing power technologies with providing affordable electricity, the region’s outgoing lines company boss says. Orion chief executive Rob Jamieson announced last week he is stepping down after 26 years, including nine years at the helm.

ULISES CASTELLANOS #EnLaMira 7:19 El terremoto

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:03:00 +0200lasillarota (es)

Era 1985, la Ciudad de México despertaba con un terremoto que devastó la metrópoli. Aquella mañana salté de la cama en medio de los tronidos de pared, los gritos de mis vecinos, gente rezando en medio del caos. Para cuando pude ponerme los pantalones ya había 10,000 muertos en la ciudad.

Un séisme de magnitude 4,4

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 04:16:00 +0200clicanoo (fr)

La Réunion. Un tremblement de terre, c'est assez courant sur l'île. Mais un tremblement de terre ressenti aux quatre coins de notre caillou, c'est plus rare. Il était un peu plus de 21 heures hier soir quand la terre a tremblé. Moins d'une dizaine de secondes… La secousse, accompagnée d'un....

Undersea Earthquakes Shake Up Climate Science

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 03:32:00 +0200todayheadline (en)

Despite climate change being most obvious to people as unseasonably warm winter days or melting glaciers, as much as 95 percent of the extra heat trapped on Earth by greenhouse gases is held in the world’s oceans. For that reason, monitoring the temperature of ocean waters has been a priority for....

The Impact of Undersea Earthquakes on Climate Change

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:50:00 +0200azocleantech (en)

An artist’s rendering of undersea earthquake waves. Image Credit: California Institute of Technology. Due to that reason, tracking the temperature of ocean waters has been a top priority for climate scientists, and at present, scientists from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have....

Undersea Earthquakes Shake Up Climate Science

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:24:00 +0200technology (en)

Despite climate change being most obvious to people as unseasonably warm winter days or melting glaciers, as much as 95 percent of the extra heat trapped on Earth by greenhouse gases is held in the world’s oceans. For that reason, monitoring the temperature of ocean waters has been a priority for....

Undersea earthquakes shake up climate science

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:43:00 +0200innovations-report (en)

Despite climate change being most obvious to people as unseasonably warm winter days or melting glaciers, as much as 95 percent of the extra heat trapped on Earth by greenhouse gases is held in the world’s oceans. For that reason, monitoring the temperature of ocean waters has been a priority for....

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes central Turkey

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:39:00 +0200hurriyetdailynews (en)

NİĞDE- Anadolu Agency A magnitude 5.1 's central Niğde province, the country’s disaster agency reported on Sept. 21. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the quake occurred at 10.08 p.m. local time (GMT1908) and was centered in Obruk village of Bor district. It took place 6.97 kilometers (4.

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits central Turkey

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 09:06:00 +0200vestnikkavkaza (en)

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Turkey's central Nigde province Sunday, the country’s disaster agency reported. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said the quake occurred at 10.08 p.m. local time (GMT1908) and was centered in Obruk village of Bor district. It took place 6.97 kilometers below the surface.

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Turkey's central province

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 08:30:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Turkey's central Nigde province, the country’s disaster agency reported on Sunday. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said the earthquake occurred at 10.08 p.m. local time (GMT1908) in the Bor district of the province. The quake took place 6.97 kilometers (4.

Today in history

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 08:05:00 +0200mia-mk (en)

21 September 2020 (MIA) – International Day of Peace. 1170 – Combined English and Irish forces, under the command of Richard de Clare, Earl of Pembroke and Diarmait Mac Murchada, King of Leinster seize Norse-Gaelic Dublin, forcing Ascall mac Ragnaill, King of Dublin into exile.

Major 5.1 magnitude quake strikes Turkey's Niğde

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 04:53:00 +0200dailysabah (en)

A major earthquake of 5.1 magnitude shook the Bor district of Turkey's central province of Niğde late Sunday. The quake, which occurred at 22:08 p.m. local time, had a depth of 6.97 (4.5 miles), according to Turkey's National Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).

Turkey: Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits central province

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 23:25:00 +0200turkishpress (en)

ANKARA. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Turkey’s central Nigde province, the country’s disaster agency reported on Sunday. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said the earthquake occurred at 10.08 p.m. local time (GMT1908) in the Bor district of the province. The quake took place 6.97 kilometers (4.

Turkey: Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits central province

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 22:41:00 +0200aa-en (en)

Quake occurs at around 7-km (4.3-mi) depth, Turkish disaster agency reports. ANKARA. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Turkey's central Nigde province, the country’s disaster agency reported on Sunday. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said the earthquake occurred at 10.08 p.m.

1999 921 Earthquake remembered with disaster prevention awareness 九二一「國家防災日」 內政部籲強化防災觀念

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 19:52:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

Today marks the 21st anniversary of the 921 earthquake. On this day in 1999, a major earthquake, measuring 7.3 on the Richter magnitude scale, with the epicenter in Jiji Township of Nantou County in central Taiwan, caused more than 2,400 deaths and over 11,300 injuries.

Palabra de la gente Un terremoto sacudió a Croacia

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 16:44:00 +0200nuevoperiodico (es)

Nuevo Periodico Palabra de la gente Un terremoto sacudió a Croacia No se han reportado reclamaciones. Otro terremoto de magnitud 4,2 sacudió Croacia el domingo por la tarde, informó la prensa local. El epicentro del terremoto fue en Gracac, Dalmacia central, a 51 kilómetros de Zadar, a una profundidad de unos 10 kilómetros.

Taiwan to test national disaster warnings in annual drill Monday

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 13:48:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Sept. 20 (CNA) An annual drill will be conducted Monday in Taiwan to test its public warning systems for natural disasters, according to the Ministry of the Interior. On the country's National Disaster Prevention Day, the first test will be a nationwide earthquake drill, during which a text....