Today in History

2021-07-27T03:04+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! 1214: King John of England loses Normandy and his other possessions in France to Philip II of France (hence his 1267: The Inquisition forms in Rome under Pope Clement IV.

Chile: Magnitude-4.9 offshore earthquake occurs near Valparaiso Region at around 16:58 July 26

2021-07-27T01:16+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-4.9 offshore earthquake occurred near Chile's Valparaiso Region at around 16:58 July 26. The epicenter was about 25 km (16 miles) west-northwest of Cartagena, San Antonio Province. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 32 km (20 miles), and shaking was probably felt throughout....

Earthquake alert

2021-07-26T23:41+0200kyodonews (en)

Day and Time: July 27, 2021, 5:19 a.m. Epicenter: Off Fukushima Prefecture. N 37.3, E 141.4. Depth: 80 kilometers. Preliminary magnitude: 4.6. Seismic intensity scale: 4 out of maximum 7. Note: No tsunami warning issued. ==Kyodo. To have the latest new s and stories delivered to your inbox, subscribe here.

Earthquake with scale of 5.1 hit Shimokita district in Japan...

2021-07-26T19:25+0200menafn (en)

)The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) stated that an earthquake with a scale of 5.1 hit Shimokita district in Japan's Aomori Prefecture on Monday. At around 11:16 AM local time, the earthquake happened, by its epicenter at latitude of 41.4 degrees north and a longitude of 142.1 degrees east, and at a deepness of 70 km.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes off Sulawesi, Indonesia

2021-07-26T18:36+0200europesun (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck off Sulawesi island, Indonesia on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake was at a depth of 30 km, EMSC said. Indonesia's geophysics agency BMKG said there was no tsunami potential from the quake. The area was hit by a magnitude 5.

Indonesia: 6.2-magnitude quake strikes off Sulawesi

2021-07-26T18:31+0200wetheworldmagazine (en)

Jakarta, Indonesia: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The strong quake hit offshore at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles), about 100 kilometers west of the town of Luwuk.

MetMalaysia: Strong earthquake hits Sulawesi, no tsunami threat to Malaysia

2021-07-26T17:58+0200malaymail (en)

. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, the quake was detected 194 kilometres (km) south-west of Gorontalo at a depth of 10km. — Reuters pic. Follow us on and subscribe to our channel for the latest updates. KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.

6.2-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia’s Sulawesi, USGS reports

2021-07-26T17:58+0200malaymail (en)

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on July 26, 2021, the United States Geological Survey said. — Reuters file pic. JAKARTA, July 26 — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island today, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami....

Strong undersea quake shakes central Indonesia; no tsunami warning

2021-07-26T17:46+0200business-standard (en)

shook central Indonesia on Monday but no serious damage was immediately reported and no tsunami warning was issued. The US Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.2 quake was centred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles) about 98 km (60 miles) west-northwest of Luwuk, a town in Central Sulawesi province.

MetMalaysia: Strong earthquake hits Sulawesi, no tsunami threat to Malaysia

2021-07-26T17:40+0200themalaymailonline (en)

. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, the quake was detected 194 kilometres (km) south-west of Gorontalo at a depth of 10km. — Reuters pic. Follow us on and subscribe to our channel for the latest updates. KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.

6.2-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia’s Sulawesi, USGS reports

2021-07-26T17:40+0200themalaymailonline (en)

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on July 26, 2021, the United States Geological Survey said. — Reuters file pic. JAKARTA, July 26 — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island today, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami....

5.9-magnitude quake hits Central Sulawesi's Tojo Una-Una

2021-07-26T17:18+0200antaranews-en (en)

An illustration depicts a 5.9-magnitude earthquake which struck Central Sulawesi on Monday (July 26, 2021). (ANTARA/HO-BMKG) The earthquake was a shallow earthquake caused by deformation due to local fault. The result of source mechanism analysis shows the earthquake had normal fault mechanism. Jakarta (ANTARA) - An earthquake measuring 5.

The robots being readied to enter nuclear no-go zones

2021-07-26T17:12+0200horizon-magazine (en)

When Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster struck in 2011 following a devastating earthquake and tsunami, the robots that were deployed to support rescue workers were very basic and largely ineffective, says robotics expert Professor Sven Behnke at the University of Bonn in Germany. Spurred by this problem, Prof.

Strong undersea quake shakes Indonesia; no tsunami warning

2021-07-26T17:09+0200whig (en)

The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.2 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) about 98 kilometers (60 miles) west-northwest of Luwuk, a town in Central Sulawesi province. Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Agency official Taufan Maulana said the quake was felt in....

Strong earthquake hits Sulawesi, Indonesia - MetMalaysia

2021-07-26T17:08+0200bernama (en)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 -- A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale struck the Minahassa Peninsula in Sulawesi, Indonesia at 8.09 pm on Monday. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, the quake was detected 194 kilometres (km) southwest of Gorontalo at a depth of 10 km.

Strong undersea quake shakes Indonesia; no tsunami warning

2021-07-26T16:58+0200timesofindia (en)

The US Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.2 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) about 98 kilometers (60 miles) west-northwest of Luwuk, a town in Central Sulawesi province. (Representative image) PALU: A strong, shallow underwater earthquake shook central Indonesia on....

Strong undersea quake shakes Indonesia; no tsunami warning

2021-07-26T16:47+0200phys (en)

A strong, shallow underwater earthquake shook central Indonesia on Monday but no serious damage was immediately reported and no tsunami warning was issued. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.2 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.

Strong undersea quake shakes Indonesia; no tsunami warning

2021-07-26T16:45+0200news-yahoo (en)

PALU, Indonesia (AP) — A strong, shallow underwater earthquake shook central Indonesia on Monday but no serious damage was immediately reported and no tsunami warning was issued. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.2 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.

6.2-magnitude Quake Strikes Off Indonesia's Sulawesi: USGS

2021-07-26T16:27+0200nna-en (en)

NNA - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sulawesi island Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The strong quake hit offshore at a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles), about 100 kilometres west of the town of Luwuk.

Strong undersea quake shakes Indonesia; no tsunami warning

2021-07-26T16:24+0200TorontoStar (en)

PALU, Indonesia (AP) — A strong, shallow underwater earthquake shook central Indonesia on Monday but no serious damage was immediately reported and no tsunami warning was issued. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.2 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.

Strong undersea quake shakes Indonesia; no tsunami warning

2021-07-26T16:18+0200wxow (en)

PALU, Indonesia (AP) — A strong, shallow underwater earthquake has shaken central Indonesia, but no serious damage was immediately reported and no tsunami warning was issued. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-6.2 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) off of Central Sulawesi province.

News24.com | Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes off Sulawesi, Indonesia

2021-07-26T16:17+0200news24 (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck off Sulawesi island, Indonesia on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake was at a depth of 30 km, EMSC said. Indonesia's geophysics agency BMKG said on Twitter there was no tsunami potential from the quake. The area was hit by a magnitude 5.

Strong undersea quake shakes Indonesia; no tsunami warning

2021-07-26T16:10+0200sfgate (en)

PALU, Indonesia (AP) A strong, shallow underwater earthquake shook central Indonesia on Monday but no serious damage was immediately reported and no tsunami warning was issued. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.2 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.

Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Sulawesi, Indonesia

2021-07-26T16:08+0200watchers (en)

The epicenter was located 98 km (61 miles) WNW of Luwuk (population 47 778) and 150 km (93 miles) ENE of Poso (population 47 110), Indonesia. There are about 350 000 people living within 100 km (62 miles). 26 000 people are estimated to have felt strong shaking and 32 000 moderate.

Strong undersea quake shakes Indonesia; no tsunami warning

2021-07-26T16:06+0200ABCnews (en)

PALU, Indonesia -- A strong, shallow underwater earthquake shook central Indonesia on Monday but no serious damage was immediately reported and no tsunami warning was issued. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.2 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.

6.2-Magnitude Quake Strikes off Indonesia's Sulawesi

2021-07-26T15:56+0200naharnet-en (en)

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sulawesi island Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The strong quake hit offshore at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles), about 100 kilometers west of the town of Luwuk.

Indonesia: Magnitude-6.2 offshore earthquake occurs east of Palu at around 20:09 July 26

2021-07-26T15:54+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-6.2 earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Tomini east of Palu, Indonesia, at 20:09 July 26. The epicenter was about 97 km (60 miles) west-northwest of Luwuk. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and moderate shaking was probably felt throughout Central Sulawesi,....

Earthquake of 6.2-magnitude jolts Indonesia's Sulawesi island: Report

2021-07-26T15:39+0200HindustanTimes (en)

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sulawesi island Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The strong quake hit offshore at a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles), about 100 kilometres west of the town of Luwuk.

6.2-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia’s Sulawesi: USGS

2021-07-26T15:24+0200dailytimesPK (en)

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The strong quake hit offshore at the shallow depth of 10 kilometres (six miles), about 100 kilometres west of the town of Luwuk.

6.2-Magnitude Quake Strikes off Indonesia's Sulawesi

2021-07-26T15:20+0200naharnet-ar (en)

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sulawesi island Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The strong quake hit offshore at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles), about 100 kilometers west of the town of Luwuk.

EnvironmentQuake of magnitude 6.3 strikes off Sulawesi, Indonesia - EMSC An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck off Sulawesi island, Indonesia on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 30 km (18.64 miles), EMSC said.12:50 PM UTC

2021-07-26T15:14+0200ara-reuters (en)

July 26 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck off Sulawesi island, Indonesia on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 30 km (18.64 miles), EMSC said. Indonesia's geophysics agency BMKG said on Twitter there was no tsunami potential from the quake.

6.2-magnitude Quake Strikes Off Indonesia's Sulawesi: USGS

2021-07-26T15:06+0200barrons (en)

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sulawesi island Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The strong quake hit offshore at a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles), about 100 kilometres west of the town of Luwuk.

6.2-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia s Sulawesi --USGS

2021-07-26T15:02+0200gmanews (en)

The strong quake hit offshore at the shallow depth of 10 kilometers (six miles), about 100 kilometers west of the town of Luwuk. JAKARTA, Indonesia A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

Environment Quake of magnitude 6.3 strikes off Sulawesi, Indonesia - EMSC An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck off Sulawesi island, Indonesia on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 30 km (18.64 miles), EMSC said. 12:50 PM UTC

2021-07-26T15:00+0200reuters-it (en)

July 26 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck off Sulawesi island, Indonesia on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 30 km (18.64 miles), EMSC said. Indonesia's geophysics agency BMKG said on Twitter there was no tsunami potential from the quake.

26 July 2021 - Strong Earthquake in Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi at 08.09pm

2021-07-26T14:57+0200met-my (en)

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Indonesia-earthquake

2021-07-26T14:56+0200nampa (en)

URGENT 6.2-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia's Sulawesi: USGS Jakarta, July 26, 2021 (AFP) - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

The Flowers For Olympic Medalists Carry Deep Meaning In Japan

2021-07-26T13:25+0200npr (en)

TOKYO – If you've been tuning into Olympic events this weekend, you might have noticed that every medal winner on the podiums carries a small bouquet of yellow, green and deep blue flowers, tied with a blue bow. But they're more than just flowers. The elements of the bouquet carry a deeper story, and they are years in the making.

5.9 magnitude quake hits west Indonesia

2021-07-26T12:57+0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck about 88 km west of , said the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) on July 26. The quake was at a depth of 15 km, EMSC said. Indonesia straddles the "Pacific ring of fire" with nearly 130 active volcanoes, more than any other country.

International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem: Not just a lifeline for coastal communities

2021-07-26T12:03+0200financialexpress (en)

UNESCO also celebrates International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26 with the aim of raising awareness about mangrove ecosystems. When Cyclone Amphan hit Bakkhali in Bengal’s Sundarbans region in May 2020, it left a trail of destruction reminiscent of the 1999 Super Cyclone that killed thousands in Odisha.

5.1-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Aomori Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-07-26T10:34+0200news-az (en)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on Monday struck off Shimokita district in Japan's Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Xinhua reports. The temblor occurred at around 11:16 a.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 41.4 degrees north and a longitude of 142.

5.1-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Aomori Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-07-26T10:28+0200azertag (en)

Baku, July 26, AZERTAC An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on Monday struck off Shimokita district in Japan's Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Xinhua reports. The temblor occurred at around 11:16 a.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 41.4 degrees north and a longitude of 142.

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2021-07-26T10:12+0200openpr (en)

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Magnitude 5.1 quake recorded off Japan's Aomori prefecture

2021-07-26T09:19+0200yenisafak-en (en)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 was recorded off the coast of Japan’s Aomori prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced early Monday. The agency said the event took place at a depth of 70 kilometers (43.5 miles). No tsunami warning was issued. *Writing by Ali Murat Alhas.

EXPLAINER In times of disaster, Japan's hazard maps provide crucial information by Eric Johnston

2021-07-26T08:58+0200japantimes (en)

OSAKA – Japan is no stranger to natural disasters, and each one offers a lesson on the need to be as prepared as possible. A July 3 mudslide in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, killed at least 21 people and damaged around 130 buildings in the town’s Izusan district.

5.1-magnitude quake jolts Japan, no tsunami warning issued

2021-07-26T08:46+0200dtnext (en)

Tokyo According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor occurred at around 11.16 a.m. (local time), with its epicentre at a latitude of 41.4 degrees north and a longitude of 142.1 degrees east, and at a depth of 70 km, reports Xinhua new s agency. The quake logged 4 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale which peaks at 7.

5.1-magnitude quake jolts Japan, no tsunami warning issued

2021-07-26T08:45+0200business-standard (en)

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off Shimokita district in Japan's Aomori prefecture on Monday, authorities said. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor occurred at around 11.16 a.m. (local time), with its epicentre at a latitude of 41.4 degrees north and a longitude of 142.

5.1-magnitude quake jolts Japan, no tsunami warning issued

2021-07-26T08:08+0200thestatesman (en)

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off Shimokita district in Japan’s Aomori prefecture on Monday, authorities said. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor occurred at around 11.16 a.m. (local time), with its epicentre at a latitude of 41.4 degrees north and a longitude of 142.

Magnitude 5.1 quake recorded off Japan's Aomori prefecture

2021-07-26T07:47+0200bernama (en)

TOKYO, July 26 -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 was recorded off the coast of Japan’s Aomori prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced early Monday. The agency said the event took place at a depth of 70 kilometres, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. No tsunami warning was issued.

Huge earthquake strikes just off Indonesia The earthquake struck at a depth of 15km with a magnitude of 5.9. Find out more. Read More »

2021-07-26T07:10+0200yahoo-au (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 has struck about 90 kilometres west of Luwuk in Sulawesi, Indonesia, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre says. The quake on Monday was at a depth of 15km, it says. A 5.9 magnitude earthquake has struck west of Luwuk in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Source: US Geological Survey.

New Tsunami Hazard Maps Show Santa Barbara County Areas Most At-Risk in ‘Worst-Case Scenario’

2021-07-26T06:52+0200noozhawk (en)

New interactive maps released by the California Geological Survey outline the Santa Barbara County areas that could be exposed to the risk of tsunami hazards. The statewide maps are designed to help people develop evacuation plans, as well as assist counties and cities in identifying their tsunami....

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.7 offshore earthquake occurs near Central Sulawesi, Indonesia at around 11:52 July 26

2021-07-26T06:48+0200garda-com (en)

Event. Magnitude-5.7 offshore earthquake occurs near Central Sulawesi at around 11:52 July 26. The epicenter was about 98 km (61 miles) west-northwest of Luwuk. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 18 km (11 miles), and light to moderate shaking was probably felt throughout Central Sulawesi, Gorontalo, and North Sulawesi.

5.1-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Aomori Prefecture

2021-07-26T06:30+0200chinadaily (en)

TOKYO - An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on Monday struck off Shimokita district in Japan's Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 11:16 am local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 41.4 degrees north and a longitude of 142.1 degrees east, and at a depth of 70 km.

5.1-magnitude quake jolts Japan, no tsunami warning issued ...

2021-07-26T06:18+0200menafn (en)

- IANS) Tokyo, July 26 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off Shimokita district in Japan's Aomori prefecture on Monday, authorities said. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor occurred at around 11.16 a.m. (local time), with its epicentre at a latitude of 41.

5.1-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Aomori Prefecture, no tsunami w...

2021-07-26T06:06+0200sinacom-en (en)

TOKYO, July 26 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on Monday struck off Shimokita district in Japan's Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 11:16 a.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 41.4 degrees north and a longitude of 142.

1st LD Writethru: 5.1-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Aomori Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-07-26T05:53+0200china.org.cn (en)

TOKYO, July 26 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on Monday struck off Shimokita district in Japan's Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 11:16 a.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 41.4 degrees north and a longitude of 142.

Japan: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs near northern Honshu, Japan at around 11:16 July 26

2021-07-26T05:48+0200garda-com (en)

Event. Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs near northern Honshu, at around 11:16 July 26. The epicenter was about 73 km (45 miles) east-northeast of Mutsu. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 57 km (35 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout Akita, Aomori, Iwate, and southern Hokkaido prefectures.

5.1-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Aomori Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-07-26T05:40+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

TOKYO, July 26 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on Monday struck off Shimokita district in Japan's Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 11:16 a.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 41.4 degrees north and a longitude of 142.

1st LD Writethru: 5.1-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Aomori Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-07-26T05:39+0200nampa (en)

. Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. TOKYO, July 26 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on Monday struck off Shimokita district in Japan's Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 11:16 a.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 41.

PM launches monsoon tree plantation drive today

2021-07-26T04:22+0200nation (en)

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan will launch today the countrywide monsoon plantation drive in an effort to turn Pakistan green. The Prime Minister will plant a sapling at Fatima Jinnah Park in Sector F-9 Islamabad as a gesture to encourage the masses to fully participate in the tree-plantation campaign.

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).

Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.2 just reported 59 km northeast of Manokwari, Indonesia

2021-07-24T10:46+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred only 11 minutes ago 59 km northeast of Manokwari, Indonesia, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported. The quake hit at an intermediate depth of 96 km beneath the epicenter near Manokwari, Kabupaten Manokwari, West Papua ,....

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....

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,....

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. .