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Today in history

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 09:53:00 +0200mia-mk (en)

2 August 2020 (MIA) 338 BC – A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Battle of Chaeronea, securing Macedonian hegemony in Greece and the Aegean. 216 BC – Second Punic War: Battle of Cannae – The Carthaginian army led by Hannibal defeats a....

Cómo proceder antes, durante y después de un terremoto

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 07:33:00 +0200infobae (es)

Con frecuencia se registran movimientos telúricos fuertes que ponen en alerta a la población en toda Sudamérica y en el mundo entero. Incluso, muchos de los países de la región están ubicados en el llamado Cinturón de Fuego: las costas del Pacífico propensas a sismos.

6.4-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0200famagusta-gazette (en)

6.4-magnitude earthquake rattles sou the rn Philippines. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 shook Maguindanao province in the south ern Philippines early on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 1:08 a.m.

6.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Philippines; no reports of damage

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 05:58:00 +0200thestatesman (en)

The quake was also felt in the towns of Alabel, Kiamba and Malungon in Sarangani province, Tupi in South Cotabato province, General Santos City and Koronadal City, Phivolcs said. An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale jolted Maguindanao province in south ern Philippines on Sunday, according to the authorities.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 strikes Mindanao, Philippines: EMSC

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 05:39:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

MANILA (REUTERS) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Mindanao, Philippines, at a depth of 473 kilometres on Saturday (Aug 1), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. An initial report, later revised, said the magnitude of the quake was 6.3. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.

6.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Philippines

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 05:37:00 +0200khaleejtimes (en)

An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale jolted Maguindanao province in south ern Philippines on Sunday, authorities said. The Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said the quake, which struck at 1.08am, hit at a depth of 543km, about 13 km southeast of Cotabato City, reports Xinhua news agency.

MIL-OSI China: 6.4-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 05:17:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 shook Maguindanao province in the south ern Philippines early on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 1:08 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 543 kilometers, about 13 kilometers southeast of Cotabato City.

6.4-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 05:11:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 shook Maguindanao province in the south ern Philippines early on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 1:08 a.m. local time, hit at a depth of 543 kilometers, about 13 kilometers southeast of Cotabato City.

1st LD: 6.4-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 05:08:00 +0200manilametro (en)

MANILA, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 shook Maguindanao province in the south ern Philippines early on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 1:08 a.m.

Walang banta ng tsunami matapos ang M6.1 na lindol sa Cotabato City – Phivolcs

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200inquirer (en)

Tiniyak ng Phivolcs na walang banta ng tsunami sa Pilipinas matapos tumama ang magnitude 6.1 na lindol sa Cotabato City, Maguindanao Linggo ng madaling-araw. Sinabi ng ahensya na yumanig ang malakas na lindol sa nasabing lugar dakong 1:09 ng madaling-araw. May lalim ang lindol na 489 kilometers.

6.4-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 03:49:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

MANILA, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 shook Maguindanao province in the south ern Philippines early on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 1:08 a.m.

1st LD: 6.4-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 03:12:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

MANILA, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 shook Maguindanao province in the south ern Philippines early on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 1:08 a.m.

6.4 magnitude quake jolts Cotabato City

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 01:58:00 +0200mb-com-ph (en)

BUTUAN CITY – A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Cotabato City on early Sunday morning, August 2, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The earthquake occurred at 1:08 a.m. In its bulletin, Phivolcs said the epicenter was plotted 13 kilometers (kms) south east of Cotabato City, Maguindanao province.

Earthquake measuring 6.4 strikes Mindanao, Philippines

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 23:44:00 +0200GulfDailyNews (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Mindanao, Philippines, at a depth of 473 kilometres (293.91 miles) on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. An initial report, later revised, said the magnitude of the quake was 6.3. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.

Earthquake measuring 6.4 strikes Mindanao, Philippines - EMSC

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 22:45:00 +0200trust (en)

* No tsunami threat - volcanology bureau. * Deep, nearshore quake (Adds volcanology bureau comment) Aug 1 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Mindanao, Philippines, at a depth of 473 kilometers (293.91 miles) on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

Earthquake of Magnitude 6.4 Strikes Mindanao, Philippines

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 22:16:00 +0200theepochtimes (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Mindanao, Philippines, at a depth of 473 kilometers (293.91 miles) on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. An initial report, later revised, said the magnitude of the quake was 6.3. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.

Earthquake measuring 6.4 strikes Philippines’ Mindanao, no reports of injuries: EMSC

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 21:41:00 +0200alarabiya-en (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Mindanao, Philippines, at a depth of 473 kilometers (293.91 miles) on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. An initial report, later revised, said the magnitude of the quake was 6.3. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.

Earthquake measuring 6.4 strikes Mindanao, Philippines - EMSC

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 20:55:00 +02004-traders (en)

* No tsunami threat - volcanology bureau. * Deep, nearshore quake. Aug 1 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Mindanao, Philippines, at a depth of 473 kilometers (293.91 miles) on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. An initial report, later revised, said the magnitude of the quake was 6.

Studies During the Pandemic Could Help Predict Morocco’s Earthquakes

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 16:24:00 +0200moroccoworldnews (en)

Morocco experiences earthquakes on an almost daily basis. During the period of global lockdown, scientists have developed methods to better predict these natural hazards. New study during p and emic. On July 23, more than 70 scientists from around the world published an The paper stated that, during....

Growing floods toll hampers coronavirus efforts in South Asia

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 13:38:00 +0200aljazeera-en (en)

The death toll from monsoon floods across South Asia has increased to more than 350 in recent weeks, with villages still submerged and tens of thousands displaced as authorities battle with rising coronavirus cases. The torrential downpours across the densely populated region are critical to....

South African Funeral Workers Face Tsunami of Death

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 10:17:00 +0200laht (en)

Johannesburg – “Highly contagious” warn orange labels on triple-layered bags that cover the bodies of the increasing number of people killed by COVID-19 in South Africa. Whether or not the country’s official death toll of 7,497 is accurate or not, funeral workers are barely getting any rest. “We are extremely busy.

Map: Earthquake felt throughout Los Angeles County

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:01:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 was felt Thursday morning throughout Los Angeles County, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake, at 4:29 a.m., was centered in the Sylmar neighborhood, at the northern edge of the San Fern and o Valley. Initial reports indicate it was felt throughout the valley and as far south as Redondo Beach, the USGS said.

Map: Earthquake felt throughout Los Angeles County

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:59:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 was felt Thursday morning throughout Los Angeles County, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake, at 4:29 a.m., was centered in the Sylmar neighborhood, at the northern edge of the San Fern and o Valley. Initial reports indicate it was felt throughout the valley and as far south as Redondo Beach, the USGS said.

Latest 19 mins ago 5.8 magnitude quake hits Surigao Sur town A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Hinatuan town in Surigao del Sur on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)...

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:39:00 +0200tribuneonline (en)

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Hinatuan town in Surigao del Sur on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The quake struck 34 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan at 2:06 p.m, Pagasa said, adding that it tectonic in origin with a depth of 45 kilometers.

1st LD Writethru: Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:56:00 +0200manilametro (en)

MANILA, July 31 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 shook the south ern Philippines on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 2:06 p.m.

Magnitude-5.8 quake hits parts of Mindanao

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 10:27:00 +0200mb-com-ph (en)

DAVAO CITY — A magnitude-5.8 earthquake jolted parts of Mindanao at 2:06 p.m. on Friday with damages in earthquake-hit areas expected, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In the latest earthquake bulletin, the quake’s epicenter was plotted at 34 kilometers....

Growing toll from monsoon floods hampers South Asia virus efforts

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:49:00 +0200terradaily (en)

The death toll from monsoon floods across South Asia has increased to more than 340 people over recent weeks, with villages still submerged and tens of thousands displaced as authorities battle with rising coronavirus cases. The torrential downpours across the densely populated region are critical....

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattles southern Philippines

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:16:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

MANILA, July 31 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 shook the south ern Philippines on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 2:06 p.m.

US COVID-19 death toll soars past 151,000, with one death every minute

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 08:15:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

By Kate R and all 31 July 2020. US coronavirus deaths soared past 151,000 on Thursday, with nearly 4.5 million reported cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. One person is dying in the US nearly every minute of COVID-19-related causes. The US deaths account for nearly a quarter of the world’s....

Amérique du Sud

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 04:32:00 +0200letemps (fr)

Coronavirus " data-html="true" tabindex="-1" rel="button" > Publié 27.07.2020 - 07:00 Modifié 27.07.2020 - 07:14. L'épidémie a fait 4 340 214 cas en Amérique latine et aux Caraïbes, soit plus qu'en Europe. En conséquence, le président vénézuélien a prolongé dimanche les mesures de confinement sévère à Caracas et dans six Etats vénézuéliens.

4.2 magnitude earthquake hits L.A.

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:30:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacoima area of the San Fern and o Valley early Thursday, CBS Los Angeles reported. It hit at 4:29 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor was initially recorded as a 4.5 but later downgraded to a 4.2. It was followed at 4:38 a.m. by a 3.3-magnitude aftershock.

Growing toll from monsoon floods hampers South Asia virus efforts

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:29:00 +0200tribune (en)

The death toll from monsoon floods across South Asia has increased to more than 340 people over recent weeks, with villages still submerged and tens of thousands displaced as authorities battle with rising coronavirus cases. The torrential downpours across the densely populated region are critical....

Growing toll from monsoon floods hampers South Asia virus efforts

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:39:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

A resident st and s from her balcony as the Bagmati River overflowed following monsoon rains in Kathmandu July 20, 2020. — AFP pic. NEW DELHI, July 30 — The death toll from monsoon floods across South Asia has increased to more than 340 people over recent weeks, with villages still submerged and tens....

Growing toll from monsoon floods hampers South Asia virus efforts

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:29:00 +0200malaymail (en)

A resident st and s from her balcony as the Bagmati River overflowed following monsoon rains in Kathmandu July 20, 2020. — AFP pic. NEW DELHI, July 30 — The death toll from monsoon floods across South Asia has increased to more than 340 people over recent weeks, with villages still submerged and tens....

GeoHazards, Vol. 1, Pages 44-60: Tsunami Alert Efficiency in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea: The 2 May 2020 Earthquake (Mw6.6) and Near-Field Tsunami South of Crete (Greece)

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:57:00 +0200mdpi (en)

The Mediterranean tsunami warning system is based on national monitoring centers (Tsunami Service Providers, TSPs) and operates under the IOC/UNESCO umbrella. For the first time we evaluate in depth the system’s performance for improving its operational effectiveness in conditions of extremely....

Minor earthquake - Pacoima, Ca - July 30, 2020

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:37:00 +0200earthquake-report (en)

El Segundo - It lasted only about 2 seconds. It woke me up from sleep because my bed was shaking. El Monte - Lasted about 10-15 seconds; Downtown Los Angeles - Less than 6 seconds; North Hollywood - Was asleep and woke up my shelves shook something fell over on the shelf and felt the aftershock; Los....

Growing toll from monsoon floods hampers South Asia virus efforts

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:29:00 +0200pulse (en)

The torrential downpours across the densely populated region are critical to replenishing rivers and groundwater, but also cause widespread death and destruction. In India's poorest state Bihar, home to 125 million people, 11 have died and at least four million have been affected by heavy rains, with homes and villages damaged.

Growing Toll From Monsoon Floods Hampers South Asia Virus Efforts

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:18:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

The death toll from monsoon floods across South Asia has increased to more than 340 people over recent weeks, with villages still submerged and tens of thousands displaced as authorities battle with rising coronavirus cases. The torrential downpours across the densely populated region are critical....

Map: Earthquake felt throughout Los Angeles County

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:05:00 +0200eastbaytimes (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 was felt Thursday morning throughout Los Angeles County, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake, at 4:29 a.m., was centered in the Sylmar neighborhood, at the northern edge of the San Fern and o Valley. Initial reports indicate it was felt throughout the valley and as far south as Redondo Beach, the USGS said.

Map: Earthquake felt throughout Los Angeles County

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:56:00 +0200mercurynews (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 was felt Thursday morning throughout Los Angeles County, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake, at 4:29 a.m., was centered in the Sylmar neighborhood, at the northern edge of the San Fern and o Valley. Initial reports indicate it was felt throughout the valley and as far south as Redondo Beach, the USGS said.

Moderate earthquake - Greater Los Angeles Area, Calif. - July 30, 2020

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:20:00 +0200earthquake-report (en)

El Segundo - It lasted only about 2 seconds. It woke me up from sleep because my bed was shaking. El Monte - Lasted about 10-15 seconds; Downtown Los Angeles - Less than 6 seconds; North Hollywood - Was asleep and woke up my shelves shook something fell over on the shelf and felt the aftershock; Los....

Gov't issues false strong quake alert

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:33:00 +0200japantoday (en)

The Japanese wea the r agency said it issued Thursday morning a false strong earthquake alert to wide areas of Japan due to errors in locating the quake's focus and estimating its magnitude, with train services disrupted by the mistake. The 9:38 a.m. alert issued via smartphones in central to....

Japan gov't issues false strong quake alert by error

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:37:00 +0200kyodonews (en)

The Japanese wea the r agency said it issued Thursday morning a false strong earthquake alert to wide areas of Japan due to errors in locating the quake's focus and estimating its magnitude, with train services disrupted by the mistake. The 9:38 a.m. alert issued via smartphones in central to....

Japan weather agency issues erroneous quake warning

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:11:00 +0200japantimes (en)

The Meteorological Agency issued an early warning Thursday morning that an earthquake that was expected to hit Tokyo and o the r neighboring areas. A quake with an estimated magnitude of 5.8 occurred off Torishima, a remote Japanese island in the Pacific, at around 9:36 a.m., at a depth of about 60 km.

Melbourne earthquake: Hundreds report hearing 'sonic boom'

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 05:09:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Earthquake hits MELBOURNE: Victorian capital shakes with hundreds of locals reporting the tremor and hearing a 'sonic boom' Earthquake shakes Melbourne's east with magnitude 2.2 event Wednesday night; Melburnians compare event to 'sonic boom', 'loud rumble' to an oncoming train; Geoscience Australia....

Terrorist Groups Using COVID Pandemic As Opportunity To Step Up Attacks – Analysis

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 01:50:00 +0200eurasiareview (en)

By Mohammed Sinan Siyech. The unpredictable and pervasive nature of COVID-19 has influenced security conflicts across the globe in numerous ways. A few broad trends have come to light. Firstly, terrorist and extremist groups have used the pandemic as an opportunity to step up their attacks across different conflict theatres.

Earthquake Warning System Market Survey Report 2020 Seismic Warning Systems Inc, ESS Earth Sciences, Institute of Care Life, NTT, JR Group

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 22:25:00 +0200jewishlifenews (en)

. Global Coronavirus p and emic has impacted all industries across the globe, Earthquake Warning System market being no exception. As Global economy heads towards major recession post 2009 crisis, Cognitive Market Research has published a recent study which meticulously studies impact of this crisis....

Melbourne earthquake: Hundreds report hearing 'sonic boom'

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:45:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Earthquake hits MELBOURNE: Victorian capital shakes with hundreds of locals reporting the tremor and hearing a 'sonic boom' Earthquake shakes Melbourne's east with magnitude 2.2 event Wednesday night; Melburnians compare event to 'sonic boom', 'loud rumble' to an oncoming train; Geoscience Australia....

'Man cannot win against nature': Amid catastrophic floods, China's dams come into question

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:55:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A security guard looks at his smartphone as water is released from China's Three Gorges Dam on July 19 to relieve pressure from flooding. (Getty Images) The white-haired farmer ran barefoot to his fields at 2 a.m. so he could harvest his crops before the floods came.

A Superior Sensor for Non-Contact Water Level Measurement

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:01:00 +0200azosensors (en)

They can be used with Reference Target Temperature Compensation technology to reduce diurnal effects from sunshine, wind ambient temperature. When used with 90 Degree Adaptor or o the r types of mounting options, users can reduce the minimal distance measure to close to zero. They are reliable, easy to use, and extremely rugged.

A Superior Sensor for Non-Contact Water Level Measurement

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:32:00 +0200azocleantech (en)

They can be used with Reference Target Temperature Compensation technology to reduce diurnal effects from sunshine, wind ambient temperature. When used with 90 Degree Adaptor or o the r types of mounting options, users can reduce the minimal distance measure to close to zero. They are reliable, easy to use, and extremely rugged.

'Man cannot win against nature': Amid catastrophic floods, China's dams come into question

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:49:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A security guard looks at his smartphone as water is released from China's Three Gorges Dam on July 19 to relieve pressure from flooding. (Getty Images) The white-haired farmer ran barefoot to his fields at 2 a.m. so he could harvest his crops before the floods came.

'Man cannot win against nature': Amid catastrophic floods, China's dams come into question

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 03:45:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A security guard looks at his smartphone as water is released from China's Three Gorges Dam on July 19 to relieve pressure from flooding. (Getty Images) The white-haired farmer ran barefoot to his fields at 2 a.m. so he could harvest his crops before the floods came.

'Man cannot win against nature': Amid catastrophic floods, China's dams come into question

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:08:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A security guard looks at his smartphone as water is released from China's Three Gorges Dam on July 19 to relieve pressure from flooding. (Getty Images) The white-haired farmer ran barefoot to his fields at 2 a.m. so he could harvest his crops before the floods came.

'Man cannot win against nature': Amid catastrophic floods, China's dams come into question

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 19:37:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

A security guard looks at his smartphone as water is released on July 19 from China's Three Gorges Dam to relieve pressure from flooding. (Getty Images) The white-haired farmer ran barefoot to his fields at 2 a.m. so he could harvest his crops before the floods came.

'Man cannot win against nature': Amid catastrophic floods, China's dams come into question

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 19:12:00 +0200latimes (en)

The white-haired farmer ran barefoot to his fields at 2 a.m., so he could harvest his crops before the floods came. He was one of tens of thous and s of villagers whose homes and fields were about to be engulfed as a dam gushed open to prevent further damage downstream.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 and with epicenter in Portuguesa was felt...

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 18:53:00 +0200en24 (en)

A telluric movement of 5, 2 magnitude, and with an epicenter located 11 kilometers nor the ast of Biscucuy, Portuguese state, was felt in Caracas and western states of the country. Towards 11:10 in the morning this Sunday, Twitter users began to report it from Trujillo, Carabobo, Caracas, Lara, Portuguesa and Zulia.

Tsunami warning as 7.8 quake hits off Alaska: USGS

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:54:00 +0200mb-com-ph (en)

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula, triggering a tsunami warning for areas within 200 miles (300 kilometers) of the epicenter. The shallow quake hit at 0612 GMT Wednesday about 500 miles south west of Anchorage, and around 60 miles south-southeast of the remote settlement of Perryville, the US Geological Survey said.

Australia fires

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:01:00 +0200radionz (en)

Australian officials have warned communities to streng the n bushfire defences as soaring temperatures and strong winds were set to return, threatening to… Australia officials are worried that a deluge of good intentions after the wildfires could spark a "second disaster".

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