7 Incredible Facts About Mangroves You Need to Know About

2021-07-26T02:18+0200earth-org (en)

The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem falls on July 26, marking the importance of mangrove ecosystems in mitigating the climate crisis and to promote solutions for sustainable conservation. The mangrove population has been rapidly diminishing every year due to coastal....

Mexico: Magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurs off Sinaloa Province at around 21:38 MDT July 24

2021-07-25T12:09+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurred in the Gulf of California at around 21:38 MDT July 24. The epicenter was about 163 km (101 miles) southwest of Culiacan in Sinaloa Province, Mexico. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 9 km (6 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt....

PM wants ‘whole nation to participate in greening of Pakistan’

2021-07-25T05:47+0200nation (en)

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday once again urged the nation to fully participate in government’s monsoon tree plantation drive, turning Pakistan into a green country. On his twitter handle, the prime minister posted a combo of pictures in which he was seen planting a pine tree in Nathia Gali.

6.7-magnitude quake hits Philippines: USGS

2021-07-25T05:47+0200nation (en)

Manila - A strong earthquake shook the Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, but it was deep, and local authorities said they did not expect damage. The 6.7-magnitude quake struck off the main island of Luzon at 4:48 am (2048 GMT) at a depth of 112 kilometres (70 miles), USGS said.

6.6-magnitude quake leaves fissures, landslides and damaged houses

2021-07-25T05:30+0200mb-com-ph (en)

CALATAGAN, Batangas – A fissures surfaced in Sitio Putol, Barangay Bagong Silang while an incident of landslide was recorded in Barangay Luya, both in this municipality due to the 6.6-magnitude quake that occured at exactly 4:49 in the morning on Saturday, the Municipal Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Officer Ronald Torres reported.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital

2021-07-25T05:06+0200thehimalayantimes (en)

* * Quake strong but not yet destructive - seismology agency chief. * * Residents in the capital wake up to quake. * * Philippines experiences frequent quakes (Adds comments from seismology agency chief) MANILA, JULY 24. An earthquake of magnitude 6.

PM urges nation to fully participate in 'greening' Pakistan

2021-07-25T02:07+0200brecorder (en)

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday once again urged the nation to fully participate in government's monsoon tree plantation drive, turning Pakistan into a green country. On his twitter handle, the Prime Minister posted a combo of pictures in which he was seen planting a pine tree in Nathia Gali.

US Geological Survey

2021-07-25T00:15+0200wn (en)

). 'Based on current trends and historical data, the USGS anticipates water levels may decline an additional foot over the next several months,' said USGS data chief Rowland . Geological Survey published this content on 24 July 2021 and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Philippine province of Mindoro; no tsunami warning for Guam

2021-07-25T00:08+0200pnc (en)

A preliminary 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines at 6:49 am on Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor hit the southern Philippine province of Mindoro, near the resort area of Puerto Galera, at a depth of nearly 70 miles. No damage or injuries were immediately reported although this could change.

Solomon Islands: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs near Gizo July 25

2021-07-24T21:34+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurred near the Solomon Islands at around 00:19 July 25. The epicenter was about 42 km (26 miles) west of Gizo. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 86 km (53 miles), and light shaking was probably felt in northern Solomon Islands and southern Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea.

It happened at night| The death of the wife of the President’s Adviser for Health Affairs… and the artist

2021-07-24T21:20+0200archyde (en)

Saturday 24 July 2021 Books – Ahmed Abdel Moneim: Yesterday night and until the early hours of Saturday morning witnessed many important events at the local and international levels, the most prominent of which were the following: A decrease in injuries ..

‘It’s just carnage’ – massive sinkhole suddenly appears in Limerick housing estate

2021-07-24T20:48+0200independent-ie (en)

Local residents have described the carnage caused by a massive sinkhole measuring approximately 9ft deep that suddenly appeared in a Limerick city housing estate. A ruptured water pipe around is suspected to have led to the major collapse at 3am this morning.

PM urges nation to fully participate in greening Pakistan

2021-07-24T19:01+0200TheFrontierPost-en (en)

ISLAMABAD (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday once again urged the nation to fully participate in government’s monsoon tree plantation drive, turning Pakistan into a green country. On his twitter handle, the prime minister posted a combo of pictures in which he was seen planting a pine tree in Nathia Gali.

100 aftershocks recorded in Batangas

2021-07-24T18:15+0200manilatimes (en)

MORE than 100 aftershocks were recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), following the magnitude 6.6 earthquake that occurred in Batangas province early Saturday morning. Intensity 5 was reported in Calapan City and Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; in Sablayan....

Shallow M6.1 earthquake hits Kermadec Islands region

2021-07-24T17:48+0200watchers (en)

The epicenter was located 974 km (604 miles) SSW of 'Ohonua, Tonga and 1 036 km (644 miles) NE of Whangarei, New Zealand. There are no people living within 100 km (62 miles). There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake. The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses.

5.6-magnitude quake hits central Indonesia

2021-07-24T16:29+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

JAKARTA, July 24 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 5.6-magnitude jolted North Sulawesi province in the central part of Indonesia on Saturday evening, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. The quake hit at 8:07 p.m. Jakarta time (1307 GMT) with the epicenter at 121 km....

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake strikes in the Molucca Sea near North Maluku Province July 24

2021-07-24T16:27+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.3 earthquake occurred in the Molucca Sea off North Maluku Province, Indonesia, at around 20:07 July 24. The epicenter was around 199 km (123 miles) northwest of Tobelo, North Maluku Province. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 66 km (41 miles), and weak shaking was probably....

PM urges nation to fully participate in greening Pakistan

2021-07-24T16:01+0200app-en (en)

ISLAMABAD, July 24 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday once again urged the nation to fully participate in government’s monsoon tree planation drive, turning Pakistan into a green country. On his twitter handle, the prime minister posted a combo of pictures in which he was seen planting a pine tree in Nathia Gali.

Strong earthquake hits northern Philippines

2021-07-24T13:47+0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Hanoi (VNA) - A 6.7-magnitude quake struck off the main island of Luzon of the Philippines on July 24 morning, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake jolted the island at 4:48 am (local time) at a depth of 112 kilometres, the USGS said. It was followed by a 5.8-magnitude quake in the same region a few minutes later.

Prince harry memoir branded 'one sided tsunami' as Palace aides caught totally off guard PRINCE HARRY has been criticised for launching a "one-sided tsunami" with plans to write a...

2021-07-24T12:41+0200express (en)

's shock memoir announcement has been picked over by ITV's royal team in the latest episode of Royal Rota. ITV News Royal Editor Chris and the podcast's producer Lizzie Robinson warned that the Royal Family faced yet another "very difficult" and "one-sided" account from the Duke of Sussex.

6.7-magnitude quake hits Philippines: USGS

2021-07-24T12:04+0200techcodex (en)

It was followed a few minutes later with a 5.8-magnitude quake in the same region that was also deep. “It’s very strong, we’re alarmed,” said police Major Ronnie Aurellano in Calatagan municipality, Batangas province, which is south of Manila and near the epicentre of the quakes.

6.7 magnitude earthquake hits the Philippines: USGS

2021-07-24T11:39+0200floridanewstimes (en)

According to the US Geological Survey, a strong quake struck the Philippines on Saturday, but it was deep and local governments did not anticipate damage. According to the USGS, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the main island of Luzon at a depth of 112 kilometers (70 miles) at 4:48 am (2048 Greenwich Mean Time).

Greece: Magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurs on Crete at around 05:07 July 24

2021-07-24T11:23+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred on Crete at around 05:07 July 24. The epicenter was about 17 km (11 miles) southeast of Iraklion. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 8 km (5 miles), and moderate shaking was probably felt near the epicenter.

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits the Philippines

2021-07-24T11:23+0200archyde (en)

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale has shaken the Philippines early this Saturday, affecting the province of Batangas and the metropolitan region of the capital, Manila, although no damage announced for now, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

Victims regard storm in Tanjung Sedili a ‘small tsunami’

2021-07-24T10:34+0200thesundaily (en)

KOTA TINGGI : The storm that hit Tanjung Sedili here yesterday afternoon, which is said to be worst in 30 years, was likened to a “small tsunami”. The two-hour downpour, which started about 3pm, and then followed by strong winds, caused damage to 291 houses and several government buildings, as well as uprooted 20 trees.

Victims regard storm in Tanjung Sedili a 'small tsunami'

2021-07-24T10:23+0200thestar-my (en)

KOTA TINGGI (Bernama): The storm that hit Tanjung Sedili here on Friday (July 23) afternoon - which is said to be worst in 30 years - has been likened to a "small tsunami". The two-hour downpour which started about 3pm and was followed by strong winds damaged 291 houses and several government buildings, as well as uprooted 20 trees.

Victims regard storm in Tanjung Sedili a 'small tsunami'

2021-07-24T09:36+0200bernama (en)

KOTA TINGGI, July 24 -- The storm that hit Tanjung Sedili here yesterday afternoon, which is said to be worst in 30 years, was likened to a "small tsunami". The two-hour downpour, which started about 3pm, and then followed by strong winds, caused damage to 291 houses and several government buildings, as well as uprooted 20 trees.

DSWD DROMIC Report #19 on the Taal Volcano Eruption as of 23 July 2021, 6PM

2021-07-24T08:16+0200reliefWeb (en)

I. Situation Overview. On 01 July 2021 at 3:37 PM, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has raised Alert Level 3 over Taal Volcano after a phreatomagmatic eruption from the main crater occurred at 3:16 PM. As of 23 July 2021 at 8 AM, Alert Level 3 (Magmatic Unrest) now prevails over Taal Volcano.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital

2021-07-24T06:40+0200thedailystarBD (en)

-- Quake strong but not yet destructive - seismology agency chief. -- Residents in the capital wake up to quake. -- Philippines experiences frequent quakes. An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits south of Manila

2021-07-24T03:34+0200thestar-my (en)

MANILA (Reuters): An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday (July 24), says the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometres (72.08 miles).

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital

2021-07-24T03:20+0200themalaymailonline (en)

MANILA, July 24 ― An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early today, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometres (72.08 miles).

Filipinler'de şiddetli deprem

2021-07-24T03:05+0200karar (en)

Filipinler'de 6,7 şiddetinde deprem meydana geldi. Depremde herhangi bir can ya da mal kaybının olup olmadığı bilinmiyor. Filipinler'in güneyinde 6,7 büyüklüğünde deprem meydana geldi. Filipinler Volkan ve Deprembilimi Enstitüsünden yapılan açıklamada, Luzon Adası'nın güney kesimlerinde sabah yerel saatle 04.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital

2021-07-24T02:50+0200malaymail (en)

MANILA, July 24 ― An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early today, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometres (72.08 miles).

6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Philippine province of Mindoro; no tsunami warning...

2021-07-24T01:24+0200pnc (en)

A preliminary 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor hit the southern Philippine province of Mindoro, near the resort area of Puerto Galera, at a depth of nearly 70 miles. No damage or injuries were immediately reported although this could change.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital MANILA (Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and... 2h ago

2021-07-24T01:20+0200wsau (en)

MANILA (Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometres (72.08 miles).

Magnitude 6.7 Quake Hits South of the Philippine Capital

2021-07-24T01:13+0200theepochtimes (en)

MANILA—An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometres (72.08 miles).

Netizens receive advance alert on earthquake thru gadgets. Here's why.

2021-07-24T00:43+0200mb-com-ph (en)

Meanwhile, the NDRRMC has been sending alerts during disasters and calamities as mandated under Republic Act No. 10639 or the Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act. Prior to this, the NDRRMC explained that the delay in the issuance of alert, such as during heavy rainfall or eaethquake, was because of a “network congestion.

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital MANILA (Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and... 1h ago

2021-07-24T00:39+0200kelo (en)

MANILA (Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometres (72.08 miles).

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital

2021-07-24T00:35+0200alarabiya-en (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometers (72.08 miles).

AFP - Philippines-earthquake 2ndlead

2021-07-24T00:33+0200nampa (en)

6.7-magnitude quake hits Philippines: USGS ATTENTION - ADDS no tsunami warning, quotes /// Manila, July 23, 2021 (AFP) - A strong earthquake shook the Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, but it was deep, and local authorities said they did not expect damage. The 6.

Environment Magnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. 9:27 PM UTC

2021-07-24T00:31+0200reuters-it (en)

MANILA, July 24 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometres (72.08 miles).

EnvironmentMagnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.9:27 PM UTC

2021-07-24T00:30+0200reuters-fr (en)

MANILA, July 24 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometres (72.08 miles).

Strong Earthquake in Mindoro Filipina at 0449am

2021-07-24T00:29+0200met-my (en)

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Environment Magnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. 9:27 PM UTC

2021-07-24T00:28+0200reuters-uk (en)

MANILA, July 24 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometres (72.08 miles).

Inside the surprisingly complex engineering process that creates an Olympic torch A torch like the one in the Tokyo games is so much more than just a simple vessel for flame. This is how they spark into being.

2021-07-24T00:21+0200popsci (en)

The Olympic torch relay represents an iconic beginning to the games. Former Olympians and members of the public carry the Olympic flame from Athens all the way to the opening ceremony, signifying the official commencement of the games. Beginning with the Berlin 1936 summer games and the 1952 Oslo....

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital

2021-07-24T00:21+0200channelnewsasia (en)

MANILA: An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday (Jul 24), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 km. Advertisement.

EnvironmentMagnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.9:27 PM UTC

2021-07-24T00:14+0200ara-reuters (en)

MANILA, July 24 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometres (72.08 miles).

Philippines: Magnitude-6.7 earthquake strikes in Balayan Bay south of Manila at about 04:48 July 24

2021-07-24T00:14+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-6.7 earthquake occurred in the Balayan Bay, Philippines, at 04:48 PHT July 24. The epicenter was about 16 km (10 miles) south of Hukay, and about 105 km (65 miles) south of Manila. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 112 km (70 miles), and moderate-to-strong shaking was reported throughout central Luzon and across Mindoro.

No tsunami threat after 6.7-magnitude quake — Phivolcs

2021-07-24T00:13+0200mb-com-ph (en)

There is no threat of a tsunami hitting any part of the Philippines after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake in Calatagan, Batangas early Saturday morning, July 24, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). “No destructive tsunami threat exists based on available data,” Phivolcs said.

News Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits off Batangas province

2021-07-23T23:56+0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA (2nd UPDATE) - A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off Batangas province early Saturday morning, according to Phivolcs. The tectonic quake occurred at 4:49 a.m. approximately 16 km southwest of Calatagan town at a depth of 116 km. The earthquake was felt in Metro Manila, Cavite, Tagaytay, and nearby areas.

Environment Magnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. 9:27 PM UTC

2021-07-23T23:54+0200reuters-es (en)

MANILA, July 24 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometres (72.08 miles).

EnvironmentMagnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.9:27 PM UTC

2021-07-23T23:53+0200reuters-br (en)

MANILA, July 24 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometres (72.08 miles).

Magnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital

2021-07-23T23:50+0200straitstimesSG (en)

MANILA (REUTERS) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday (July 24), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116km.

Magnitude-6.7 quake strikes Philippines; no tsunami threat to Hawaii

2021-07-23T23:49+0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. An earthquake this morning struck the Philippines but does not pose a tsunami threat to Hawaii. A preliminary magnitude-6.7 earthquake struck the Philippines this morning but does not pose a tsunami threat to Hawaii. The quake was recorded at 10:48 a.m.

EnvironmentMagnitude 6.7 quake hits south of the Philippine capital An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.9:27 PM UTC

2021-07-23T23:45+0200reuters-af (en)

MANILA, July 24 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck south of the Philippine capital early on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The agency said aftershocks were expected from the tectonic earthquake, which had a depth of 116 kilometres (72.08 miles).

B.C.'s emergency alert app may be expanded for other large-scale disasters

2021-07-23T16:43+0200barrie (en)

VANCOUVER -- B.C.'s emergency co-ordination agency is working to expand its use of a public alert system for large-scale and potentially fatal disasters, as hundreds more residents have been forced from their homes because of wildfires. Alert Ready is a Canada-wide system that allows government....

Israel's Cyber Horse to 'Bolsonaro Out' Cookies: All the Quirky Photos From this Week

2021-07-23T14:50+0200news18 (en)

Tokyo 2020 stages a giant 10-metre MOCCO" puppet performance ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. It is supposed to celebrate the reconstruction effort after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Jenny Bowes plays a piano after her performance went viral on....

Geosciences, Vol. 11, Pages 306: Archaeological and Natural Indicators of Sea-Level and Coastal Changes: The Case Study of the Caesarea Roman Harbor

2021-07-23T14:17+0200mdpi (en)

Archaeological and geomorphological features, as well as traces left by tsunamis, earthquakes, and vertical earth-crust displacements, are used to identify sea-level and coastal changes. Such features may be displaced, submerged or eroded by natural processes and human activities.

Inside the surprisingly complex engineering process that creates an Olympic torch A torch like the one in the Tokyo games is so much more than just a simple vessel for flame. This is how they spark into being.

2021-07-23T13:32+0200popsci (en)

The Olympic torch relay represents an iconic beginning to the games. Former Olympians and members of the public carry the Olympic flame from Athens all the way to the opening ceremony, signifying the official commencement of the games. Beginning with the Berlin 1936 summer games and the 1952 Oslo....

Papua New Guinea: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs in Papua New Guinea at around 16:16 July 23

2021-07-23T09:20+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurred near New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea at around 16:16 July 23. The epicenter was about 93 km (58 miles) east-southeast of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 60 km (37 miles), and light shaking was probably felt....

Terremoto oggi, giovedì 22 luglio 2021: scossa M 3.5 in Umbria. Scossa in provincia di Perugia - Dati INGV

2021-07-23T07:18+0200247libero (it)

Terremoto oggi, scossa M 3.5 in provincia di Perugia. Trema ancora la terra in Umbria. L’ Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia ha registrato due scosse di terremoto nel centro Italia nel pomeriggio di oggi , giovedì 22 luglio 2021: la prima, di magnitudo 3.

Prince Harry has ‘gone rogue’ with memoir that could be 'dynamite', says expert

2021-07-23T04:40+0200themirror (en)

The Duke of Sussex is set to discuss Megxit and open up about the controversial switch after collaborating with a top American ghostwriter. Harry said he is writing the book "not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become" and that it will include "the highs and the lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned".

Phivolcs: Taal Volcano logs 95 quakes in last 24 hours

2021-07-23T04:25+0200mb-com-ph (en)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday, July 23, said it detected a total of 95 earthquakes in Taal Volcano in the past 24 hours. Of the 95 earthquakes, 88 were volcanic tremor events having durations of one to 17 minutes, 26 low-frequency volcanic earthquakes,....

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #18 on the Taal Volcano Eruption as of 22 July 2021, 6PM

2021-07-23T04:24+0200reliefWeb (en)

I. Situation Overview. On 01 July 2021 at 3:37 PM, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has raised Alert Level 3 over Taal Volcano after a phreatomagmatic eruption from the main crater occurred at 3:16 PM. As of 22 July 2021 at 8 AM, Alert Level 3 (Magmatic Unrest) now prevails over Taal Volcano.

Today in History

2021-07-23T03:41+0200barnet-today (en)

…it happened on this day! Look back through our archive to find out what happened on this day or any other in history! 636: Arabs gain control of most of Palestine from the Byzantine Empire. 1148: Crusaders attack Damascus. 1745: Charles Edward Stuart, 1099: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the....

B.C. says expanding emergency alert for wildfires is a priority, but no timeline set

2021-07-23T03:06+0200timescolonist (en)

British Columbia's emergency co-ordination agency says it's working to expand its use of a public alert system for large-scale and potentially fatal disasters, as hundreds more residents have been forced from their homes because of wildfires. Alert Ready is a Canada-wide system that allows....

PHIVOLCS TAAL Volcano Bulletin 23 July 2021 8:00 AM

2021-07-23T02:24+0200reliefWeb (en)

In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded ninety-five (95) volcanic earthquakes, including sixty-eight (68) volcanic tremor events having durations of one (1) to seventeen (17) minutes, twenty-six (26) low-frequency volcanic earthquakes, one (1) hybrid earthquake and low-level....

B.C. says expanding emergency alert for wildfires is a priority, but no timeline set 0 7/22/2021 3:35:03 PM

2021-07-23T01:44+0200tricitynews (en)

British Columbia's emergency co-ordination agency says it's working to expand its use of a public alert system for large-scale and potentially fatal disasters, as hundreds more residents have been forced from their homes because of wildfires. Alert Ready is a Canada-wide system that allows....

B.C. says expanding emergency alert for wildfires is a priority, but no timeline set

2021-07-23T01:34+0200princegeorgecitizen (en)

British Columbia's emergency co-ordination agency says it's working to expand its use of a public alert system for large-scale and potentially fatal disasters, as hundreds more residents have been forced from their homes because of wildfires. Alert Ready is a Canada-wide system that allows....

UUK ‘should sue predatory publishers over tsunami of spam’

2021-07-23T01:24+0200timeshighereducation (en)

Douglas Kell, who was chief executive officer of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council from 2008 to 2013, told Times Higher Education that he had witnessed a marked growth in the volume of unsolicited emails from predatory publishers in recent years, which he believed is related....

B.C. says expanding emergency alert for wildfires is a priority, but no timeline set British Columbia's emergency co-ordination agency says it's working to expand its use of a public alert system for large-scale and potentially fatal disasters, as hundreds more residents have been forced from their homes because of wildfires.

2021-07-23T01:06+0200kitchenertoday (en)

British Columbia's emergency co-ordination agency says it's working to expand its use of a public alert system for large-scale and potentially fatal disasters, as hundreds more residents have been forced from their homes because of wildfires. Alert Ready is a Canada-wide system that allows....

Prince Harry’s memoir causes ‘tsunami of fear’ amid royal family

2021-07-23T00:26+0200geo-tv (en)

Prince Harry’s upcoming new memoir has reportedly caused a “tsunami of concern and fear” among members of the royal family. The claim has been brought forward by royal sources close to the Daily Mirror. According to the report, Prince Harry’s upcoming new memoir has “Ever since leaving royal life,....

Terremoto oggi, giovedì 22 luglio 2021: scossa M 3.5 in Umbria. Epicentro in provincia di Perugia - Dati INGV

2021-07-22T19:12+0200247libero (it)

Terremoto oggi, scossa M 3.5 in provincia di Perugia. L’ Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia ha registrato due scosse di terremoto nel centro Italia nel pomeriggio di oggi , giovedì 22 luglio 2021: la prima, di magnitudo 3.5, è stata localizzata alle 16:06 a Massa Martana, in provincia di Perugia, con ipocentro a 8 km di profondità.

Taal unrest: 21,780 villagers left homes

2021-07-22T18:50+0200philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines At least 21,780 people have been displaced by the continued unrest of Taal Volcano since two weeks ago. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said 1,668 families or 6,000 persons remain in 26 evacuation while 4,359 families or about 16,000 individuals are staying with their friends or relatives.

Science 'Facts' You Might Have Learned in School That Are No Longer True

2021-07-22T13:35+0200sciencetimes (en)

If you walked into a science class today and opened your notebook, the topic matter might be slightly different from when you were in school. Our scientific knowledge base is constantly expanding and evolving. New discoveries or investigations frequently lead to revisions in previous beliefs, and in some cases, invalidation.

B.C. stays silent as Alberta alerts its public about wildfires Data about alerts show that Alberta has sounded direct-to-cellphone wildfire warnings 25 times since 2019, while British Columbia has issued none

2021-07-22T12:58+0200theglobeandmail (en)

Statistics show British Columbia is the only province never to use the system – known as Alert Ready – since jurisdictions across Canada got access to its cellphone-alerting technology three years ago. Municipal managers have expressed concern because the province is holding the system in reserve for a tsunami to the exclusion of all other threats.

Prince Harry’s memoir causes ‘tsunami of fear’ amid royal family

2021-07-22T12:39+0200geo-tv (en)

Prince Harry’s upcoming new memoir has reportedly caused a “tsunami of concern and fear” amid members of the royal family. The claim has been brought forward by royal sources close to the Daily Mirror. According to the report, Prince Harry’s upcoming new memoir has “Ever since leaving royal life,....

DEEP DIVE Episode 91: The long road to the Olympic Games — Part 1

2021-07-22T07:24+0200japantimes (en)

STAFF WRITERS. In Part 1 of a two-part look at the long and tumultuous road to the Olympics, we look at Tokyo’s initial bid for the Olympics in 2011, how the city ... The podcast will return in July. Host Oscar Boyd is heading to language school for three months and so Deep Dive will be on hiatus. Make sure you subscribe on whichever .

A magnitude 7 earthquake in the Pacific Ocean shakes Costa Rica

2021-07-22T06:39+0200archyde (en)

The National Seismological Network (RSN) reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7 on the Richter scale, with an epicenter in Panamanian Pacific waters, 113 kilometers south of the Costa Rican town of Punta Burica, and originated 10 kilometers deep. .

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake jolts Costa Rica

2021-07-22T06:08+0200ticotimes (en)

. A magnitude 6.8 earthquake shook much of Costa Rica on Wednesday afternoon. The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) said the tremor occurred at 3:15 p.m. and had an epicenter on the Burica Peninsula, near the border between Costa Rica and Panama.

Still on Alert Level 3, Taal Volcano registers 35 quakes – Phivolcs

2021-07-22T05:47+0200inquirer (en)

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday said it recorded 35 volcanic earthquakes in the Taal Volcano over the past 24 hours. In its latest advisory, Phivolcs said that 17 of the total tremors in Taal Volcano had durations of one to 59 minutes while 18 were low-frequency quakes.

Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Costa Rica

2021-07-22T05:27+0200menafn (en)

- The Costa Rica News) Environment Updated: July 21, 2021 Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Costa Rica Had An Epicenter In Panama. Tsunami danger ruled out for Costa Rica By TCRN STAFF July 21, 2021 22 0 Share Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Email Must Read Education Guillermo Agudelo -....

Vanuatu: Magnitude-5.5 offshore earthquake occurs in Vanuatu at around 13:24 July 22

2021-07-22T05:22+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.5 earthquake occurred in Vanuatu at around 13:24 July 22. The epicenter was about 20 km (12 miles) northwest of Port-Olry, Vanuatu. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 35 km (22 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout northern Vanuatu.

Powerful 7-magnitude quake hits Costa Rica-Panama border

2021-07-22T05:16+0200bernama (en)

SAN JOSE, July 22 -- A powerful 7-magnitude earthquake hit the border area between Costa Rica and Panama at about 3,15 pm local time Wednesday, according to the National Seismological Network of the University of Costa Rica. According to Xinhua, the epicentre of the earthquake was located 113 km....

Central America: Magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurs in North Pacific Ocean at around 19:28 CST July 21

2021-07-22T04:21+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.3 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean at around 19:28 CST July 21. The epicenter was about 55 km (34 miles) southwest of Masachapa, Nicaragua. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 35 km (22 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout northern Costa Rica,....

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #17 on the Taal Volcano Eruption as of 21 July 2021, 6PM

2021-07-22T03:54+0200reliefWeb (en)

I. Situation Overview. On 01 July 2021 at 3:37 PM, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has raised Alert Level 3 over Taal Volcano after a phreatomagmatic eruption from the main crater occurred at 3:16 PM. As of 21 July 2021 at 8 AM, Alert Level 3 (Magmatic Unrest) now prevails over Taal Volcano.

PHIVOLCS TAAL Volcano Bulletin 22 July 2021 8:00 AM

2021-07-22T03:54+0200reliefWeb (en)

In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded thirty-five (35) volcanic earthquakes, including seventeen (17) volcanic tremor events having durations of one (1) to forty-nine (49) minutes, eighteen (18) low-frequency volcanic earthquakes, and low-level background tremor that has persisted since 07 July 2021.

MIL-OSI China: Powerful 7-magnitude quake hits Costa Rica-Panama border

2021-07-22T03:53+0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: China State Council Information Office. A powerful 7-magnitude earthquake hit the border area between Costa Rica and Panama at about 3:15 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to the National Seismological Network of the University of Costa Rica.

Today in History

2021-07-22T03:35+0200barnet-today (en)

…it happened on this day! Look back through our archive to find out what happened on this day or any other in history! 1099: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Jerusalem during the 365: An earthquake in Crete followed by a tsunami around the....

Powerful 7-magnitude quake hits Costa Rica-Panama border

2021-07-22T03:19+0200china.org.cn (en)

A powerful 7-magnitude earthquake hit the border area between Costa Rica and Panama at about 3:15 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to the National Seismological Network of the University of Costa Rica. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 113 km south of Punta Burica, Panama, at the....

Strong quake hits offshore near Panama, no damage reported SAN JOSE/PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -A strong earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Wednesday near the border with Costa Rica, although the... 3h ago

2021-07-22T03:10+0200kelo (en)

SAN JOSE/PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -A strong earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Wednesday near the border with Costa Rica, although there were no immediate reports of damage and authorities said a tsunami was not expected. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the earthquake had a 6.

Strong quake hits offshore near Panama, no damage reported SAN JOSE/PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -A strong earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Wednesday near the border with Costa Rica, although the... 2h ago

2021-07-22T02:03+0200wsau (en)

SAN JOSE/PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -A strong earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Wednesday near the border with Costa Rica, although there were no immediate reports of damage and authorities said a tsunami was not expected. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the earthquake had a 6.

Powerful 7-magnitude quake hits Costa Rica-Panama border

2021-07-22T02:01+0200sinacom-en (en)

SAN JOSE, July 21 (Xinhua) -- A powerful 7-magnitude earthquake hit the border area between Costa Rica and Panama at about 3:15 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to the National Seismological Network of the University of Costa Rica. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 113 km south of....

7-magnitude quake hits Costa Rica-Panama border A powerful 7-magnitude earthquake hit the border area between Costa Rica and Panama at about 3:15 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to the National Seismological Network of the University of Costa Rica, reported Xinhua.

2021-07-22T01:55+0200dailyfinland-fi (en)

A powerful 7-magnitude earthquake hit the border area between Costa Rica and Panama at about 3:15 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to the National Seismological Network of the University of Costa Rica, reported Xinhua. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 113 km south of Punta Burica,....

1st LD Writethru: Powerful 7-magnitude quake hits Costa Rica-Panama border

2021-07-22T01:48+0200china.org.cn (en)

SAN JOSE, July 21 (Xinhua) -- A powerful 7-magnitude earthquake hit the border area between Costa Rica and Panama at about 3:15 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to the National Seismological Network of the University of Costa Rica. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 113 km south of....

Strong quake hits offshore near Panama, no damage reported

2021-07-22T01:41+0200saltwire (en)

SAN JOSE/PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -A strong earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Wednesday near the border with Costa Rica, although there were no immediate reports of damage and authorities said a tsunami was not expected. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the earthquake had a 6.

Powerful 7-magnitude quake hits Costa Rica-Panama border

2021-07-22T01:31+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

SAN JOSE, July 21 (Xinhua) -- A powerful 7-magnitude earthquake hit the border area between Costa Rica and Panama at about 3:15 p.m. local time Wednesday, according to the National Seismological Network of the University of Costa Rica. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 113 km south of....

Strong Quake Hits Offshore Near Panama, No Damage Reported

2021-07-22T01:24+0200news-yahoo-in (en)

SAN JOSE/PANAMA CITY:A strong earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Wednesday near the border with Costa Rica, although there were no immediate reports of damage and authorities said a tsunami was not expected. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the earthquake had a 6.

Strong quake hits offshore near Panama, no damage reported SAN JOSE/PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -A strong earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Wednesday near the border with Costa Rica, although there were no immediate reports of damage and authorities said a tsunami was not expected. The .

2021-07-22T01:11+0200thechronicleherald (en)

SAN JOSE/PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -A strong earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Wednesday near the border with Costa Rica, although there were no immediate reports of damage and authorities said a tsunami was not expected. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the earthquake had a 6.

Strong quake hits offshore near Panama, no damage reported

2021-07-22T01:08+0200euronews-en (en)

SAN JOSE PANAMA CITY -A strong earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Wednesday near the border with Costa Rica, although there were no immediate reports of damage and authorities said a tsunami was not expected. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre ( EMSC ) said the earthquake had a 6.

Strong quake hits offshore near Panama, no damage reported

2021-07-22T00:58+0200reuters (en)

SAN JOSE/PANAMA CITY, July 21 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake struck off the southern coast of Panama on Wednesday near the border with Costa Rica, although there were no immediate reports of damage and authorities said a tsunami was not expected. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said the earthquake had a 6.

Panama, Costa Rica: Magnitude-6.8 offshore earthquake occurs in Pacific Ocean at around 16:15 July 21

2021-07-22T00:48+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-6.8 offshore earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean south of Panama and Costa Rica at around 16:15 July 21. The epicenter was about 49 km (30 miles) south of Punta de Burica, Panama. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and moderate-to-strong shaking was....

Magnitude-6.8 quake strikes off coast of Panama; no tsunami threat to Hawaii

2021-07-22T00:38+0200HonululuAdvertiser (en)

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY A preliminary magnitude 6.8 quake struck off the coast of Panama this morning but does not pose a tsunami threat to Hawaii. A preliminary magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Panama this morning but does not pose a tsunami threat to Hawaii. The quake struck 30.

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes near Panama

2021-07-22T00:29+0200inquirer (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck near Panama on Wednesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 2 km, according to EMSC, and struck about 321 km (199 miles) southeast of San Jose in Costa Rica. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center said no tsunami was expected.

Strong undersea earthquake strikes off Panama and Costa Rica

2021-07-22T00:25+0200straight (en)

A strong offshore earthquake has just hit south of Panama and Costa Rica. The U.S. Geological Survey measured it as a 6.8-magnitude that struck at 4:15 p.m. Panama City time (2:15 p.m. Vancouver time) today (July 21) at a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles).

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes near Panama - EMSC

2021-07-22T00:24+0200gmanews (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck near Panama on Wednesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 2 km, according to EMSC, and struck about 321 km (199 miles) southeast of San Jose in Costa Rica. The US National Tsunami Warning Center said no tsunami was expected.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake jolts Costa Rica

2021-07-22T00:07+0200ticotimes (en)

. A magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook much of Costa Rica on Wednesday afternoon. The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) said the tremor occurred at 3:15 p.m. and had an epicenter on the Burica Peninsula, near the border between Costa Rica and Panama.

Four in 10 Brits say Prince Harry's new book is 'inappropriate', survey finds

2021-07-21T23:56+0200themirror (en)

The Duke of Sussex has been secretly working on a memoir for nearly a year, it has been revealed. Harry 36, confirmed the forthcoming release of his autobiography on Monday. He is set to discuss Megxit and open up about the royal family after collaborating with a top American ghostwriter. The book is due out late next year.

Harry putting Queen in difficult spot over Lilibet’s christening, author claims

2021-07-21T21:41+0200themirror (en)

is putting the Queen in a difficult position by expecting her to attend Lilibet’s christening, a royal author has claimed. and the Duke would like their daughter to be christened in St George's Chapel, just like son Archie was, it has been reported. Due to prior commitments, her Majesty did not attend the 2019 Windsor ceremony.

2021’s extreme weather leads to insurers’ biggest payout in 10 years

2021-07-21T20:41+0200guardian (en)

Insurers will have to pay out the largest amount of compensation in 10 years to cover the damage caused by natural disasters in the first half of 2021, including extreme freezing temperatures in the US , according to an industry report. Global natural disaster insured losses, the amount insurers are....

Quake jolts Davao Occidental

2021-07-21T18:46+0200manilatimes (en)

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake took place early Wednesday morning in Davao Occidental, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs chief Renato Solidum Jr. told The Manila Times the quake that occurred around 4:26 a.m.

Papua New Guinea: Magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake occurs northeast of Madang Province at around 00:26 July 22

2021-07-21T17:59+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake occurred in the Bismark Sea near northeast Papua New Guinea at around 00:26 July 22. The epicenter was about 232 km (144 miles) north-northeast of Madang, Papua New Guinea. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and moderate-to-light....

Harry’s book of memories caused a “tsunami of terror” among royals

2021-07-21T17:00+0200explica (en)

As expected, the news caught all members of the British royal family by surprise and again they are not at all happy that Harry caught them around the corner again . In addition, The Mirror ensures that it generated a “tsunami of terror”. The outlet revealed that both Prince William and Prince....

Prince Harry's book caused 'tsunami of fear' for royal family, says insider

2021-07-21T13:27+0200getwestlondon (en)

This week it was revealed that the Duke of Sussex would be publishing a memoir next year. The news is expected to create a lot of tension as the Royals wait to see what claims Harry will make. READ MORE: Prince Harry on The Me You Can't See (Image: Apple TV+) According to The Times , the news of....

The Horseshoe Abyssal plain Thrust could be the source of the 1755 Lisbon earthquake and tsunami

2021-07-21T12:19+0200nature-Earth-and-Environmental-Sciences (en)

The southwest Iberia margin is widely believed to have hosted the 1755 Great Lisbon earthquake and ensuing tsunami, one of the most destructive natural events in European history. Here we combine geophysical data and numerical tsunami modelling to investigate the source and mechanism responsible for this event.

North Sulawesi's Melonguane hit by 5.3-magnitude quake on Wednesday

2021-07-21T09:37+0200antaranews-en (en)

. 3 minutes ago Screenshot of BMKG Twitter account : the epicenter of Melongguane's earthquake. Jakarta (ANTARA) - A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Melonguane in North Sulawesi Province on Wednesday morning, the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) stated.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Hikurangi Subduction Zone Research – 30/06/2021

2021-07-21T06:30+0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: GNS Science. New research detailing the risk of a major earthquake at the southern end of the Hikurangi Subduction Zone could help Marlborough and lower North Island residents prepare for “the big one”. A new study, led by Charlotte Pizer of Victoria University of Wellington, used....

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #16 on the Taal Volcano Eruption as of 20 July 2021, 6PM

2021-07-21T04:25+0200reliefWeb (en)

I. Situation Overview. On 01 July 2021 at 3:37 PM, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has raised Alert Level 3 over Taal Volcano after a phreatomagmatic eruption from the main crater occurred at 3:16 PM. As of 20 July 2021 at 8 AM, Alert Level 3 (Magmatic Unrest) now prevails over Taal Volcano.

Magnitude 5.3 quake jolts Davao Occidental

2021-07-21T03:35+0200manilatimes (en)

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake took place early Wednesday morning in Davao Occidental, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs chief Renato Solidum Jr. told The Manila Times the quake that occurred around 4:26 a.m. was tectonic in origin.

Today in History

2021-07-21T03:15+0200barnet-today (en)

…it happened on this day! Look back through our archive to find out what happened on this day or any other in history! 365: An earthquake in Crete followed by a tsunami around the eastern Mediterranean allegedly destroys Alexandria. 1403: Henry IV defeats 356BC: Alexander the Great is born in Macedonia.

Philippines: PHIVOLCS TAAL Volcano Bulletin 21 July 2021 8:00 AM

2021-07-21T02:24+0200reliefWeb (en)

In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded ten (10) volcanic earthquakes, including three (3) volcanic tremor events having durations of two (2) to three (3) minutes, six (6) low-frequency volcanic earthquakes, and low-level background tremor that has persisted since 07 July 2021.