PM in Saudi Arabia on three-day official visit

2021-10-24T04:38+0200dailytimesPK (en)

Prime Minister Imran Khan reached Saudi Arabia on a three-day official visit of the Kingdom to attend the launch of Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) Summit being held in Riyadh. The Prime Minister’s Office said in a tweet that PM Imran was received by Prince Saud bin Khalid Al Faisal, deputy....

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - Indonesia: Ceram Sea on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 01:30 (GMT)

2021-10-24T03:52+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 9 minutes ago, a 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Amahai, Maluku, Indonesia . The tremor was recorded in the morning on Sunday, October 24th, 2021, at 10:30 am local time, at a shallow depth of 10 km below the surface. The event was filed by Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and....

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes near Benkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia

2021-10-24T02:21+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Indonesia was shaken near Benkulu, Bengkulu, by an earthquake of magnitude 5.3 only 23 minutes ago, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported. The quake hit at a moderately shallow depth of 33 km beneath the epicenter near Benkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia, early morning on Sunday, October 24th, 2021, at 6:34 am local time.

Fukui nuclear unit halted after missing deadline on antiterror measures

2021-10-23T23:50+0200japantoday (en)

A nuclear reactor in central Japan's Fukui Prefecture was halted on Saturday, just four months after its restart as it could not meet a deadline set by regulators to implement antiterrorism measures. The suspension of Kansai Electric Power Co's Mihama No. 3 unit came ahead of the deadline on Monday for such measures to be completed.

Seismic movement of medium intensity is registered in regions of Valparaíso and Metropolitana

2021-10-23T08:47+0200archyde (en)

© Provided by Publimetro Chile Publimetro After 23 hours and after the seismic movement of slight intensity reported in the southern part of the country, a medium intensity earthquake was registered in the Valparaíso and Metropolitan regions. The earthquake, according to information provided by the National Seismological Center, reached 4.

Fukui nuclear unit halted after missing deadline on antiterror steps

2021-10-23T07:47+0200kyodonews (en)

A nuclear reactor in central Japan's Fukui Prefecture was halted on Saturday, just four months after its restart as it could not meet a deadline set by regulators to implement antiterrorism measures. The suspension of Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Mihama No. 3 unit came ahead of the deadline on Monday for such measures to be completed.

Japan nuclear reactor halted for missing anti-terror deadline

2021-10-23T07:40+0200nikkei-en (en)

FUKUI, Japan (Kyodo) -- A nuclear reactor in central Japan's Fukui Prefecture was halted on Saturday, just four months after its restart as it could not meet a deadline set by regulators to implement anti-terrorism measures. The suspension of Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Mihama No.

National Fukui nuclear unit halted after missing deadline for antiterrorism steps Kansai Electric Power Co. now aims to make the necessary changes to the Mihama No. 3 unit around September next year and restart operations in mid-October.

2021-10-23T07:24+0200japantimes (en)

Fukui – A nuclear reactor in central Japan’s Fukui Prefecture was halted on Saturday, just four months after its restart as it could not meet a deadline set by regulators to implement antiterrorism measures. The suspension of Kansai Electric Power Co.’s Mihama No. 3 unit came ahead of the deadline on Monday for such measures to be completed.

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes near Dompu, Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

2021-10-23T03:43+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A shallow magnitude 4.3 earthquake was reported in the morning near Dompu, Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia . According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake hit on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, at 9:16 am local time at a shallow depth of 10 km.

Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - SUMBAWA REGION, INDONESIA, on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 01:16 (GMT)

2021-10-23T03:43+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A shallow magnitude 4.3 earthquake was reported in the morning near Dompu, Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia . According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake hit on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, at 9:16 am local time at a shallow depth of 10 km.

PM leaves for Saudi Arabia today on three-day visit

2021-10-23T03:04+0200dailytimesPK (en)

Prime Minister Imran Khan will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Saturday on a three-day official visit to attend the launch ceremony of the “Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) Summit”, being held here in the Saudi capital. The Prime Minister visiting the Kingdom to attend the Summit, at the invitation of....

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake that hit the East Java city of Malang had reportedly caused damages to local buildings.

2021-10-22T23:52+0200tempo-co (en)

TEMPO.CO Jakarta The 5.3 magnitude earthquake that hit the East Java city of Malang on Friday morning, October 22, 2021, had reportedly caused damage to a number of buildings in the Blitar regency. The disaster occurs at around 09:21 AM Western Indonesia Time (WIB), with an epicenter located at 8.84 South Latitude and 112.

5.3 M Earthquake Jolts Southwest of Malang, East Java

2021-10-22T23:52+0200tempo-co (en)

TEMPO.CO Jakarta A tectonic earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitudes on the Richter scale jolted Southwest of Malang, East Java, at 9:21 a.m. Friday, October 22. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) through its official page reported that the quake was centered at 78 kilometers....

SC homeless shelter seeing ‘tsunami’ of people in need after eviction moratorium ends

2021-10-22T20:46+0200live5news (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Housing advocates in South Carolina are seeing a spike in need, unlike anything they’ve seen this year. Since the eviction moratorium ended at the end of August, families across the Palmetto State have been leaving the place they called home with mountains of debt.

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes near Sungai Penuh, Jambi, Indonesia

2021-10-22T19:32+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Indonesia 's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported a magnitude 4.3 quake in Indonesia near Sungai Penuh, Jambi, only 8 minutes ago. The earthquake hit after midnight on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, at 12:01 am local time at a shallow depth of 28 km.

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - Indian Ocean, 77 km west of Sungai Penuh, Jambi, Indonesia, on Saturday, Oct 23, 2021 12:01 am (GMT +7)

2021-10-22T19:32+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Indonesia 's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported a magnitude 4.3 quake in Indonesia near Sungai Penuh, Jambi, only 8 minutes ago. The earthquake hit after midnight on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, at 12:01 am local time at a shallow depth of 28 km.

Study Reveals Connection Between Climate Change and Plastics Pollution

2021-10-22T15:35+0200azocleantech (en)

University of Rhode Island researchers Andrew Davies and Coleen Suckling say that when a major hurricane churns up storm surges and heavy, drenching rains, the storm washes trash from the land into our rivers and coasts. Among the items being transported are plastics, the ubiquitous consumer material that is found in many products and packaging.

Staff exodus leaves care homes facing ‘tsunami of unmet need’

2021-10-22T12:06+0200thesundaytimes (en)

Social care staff are leaving for roles in tourism or hospitality, with urgent action required to prevent a “tsunami of unmet need” in health and care services this winter, a watchdog has warned. Ian Trenholm, chief executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) said that staff in both the NHS and....

Staff exodus leaves care homes facing ‘tsunami of unmet need’

2021-10-22T12:05+0200thetimes (en)

Social care staff are leaving for roles in tourism or hospitality, with urgent action required to prevent a “tsunami of unmet need” in health and care services this winter, a watchdog has warned. Ian Trenholm, chief executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) said that staff in both the NHS and....

Researchers part of team that points to strong connection between climate change

2021-10-22T11:56+0200tunisiesoir (en)

University of Rhode Island researchers Andrew Davies and Coleen Suckling say that when a major hurricane churns up storm surges and heavy, drenching rains, the storm washes trash from the land into our rivers and coasts. Among the items being transported are plastics, the ubiquitous consumer material that is found in many products and packaging.

“Tsunami of unmet needs” to wipe out social welfare system in the face of shortage of human resources | UK | News

2021-10-22T11:42+0200eminetra (en)

And hundreds of thousands of frail pensioners and other vulnerable people “will not get the care they urgently need.” Exhausted and depressed social welfare workers have abandoned the sector, adding that low wages and poor working conditions mean they cannot hire new staff.

Are We Prepared for the Next Big Mediterranean Tsunami?

2021-10-22T11:20+0200banksnews (en)

The Mediterranean as seen by another NASA satellite. Credit: Eric Gaba (Sting) Screenshot from NASA World Wind (retouched). Public Domain. The Mediterranean sea straddles two tectonic plates and is lined by large towns and cities. We need to take the tsunami threat seriously, argues Matthew Blackett, a senior lecturer at a British University.

Are We Prepared for the Next Big Mediterranean Tsunami?

2021-10-22T11:06+0200greekreporter (en)

Screenshot from NASA World Wind (retouched). Public Domain. The Mediterranean sea straddles two tectonic plates and is lined by large towns and cities. We need to take the tsunami threat seriously, argues Matthew Blackett, a senior lecturer at a British University. By Matthew Blackett.

'A tsunami of unmet care needs': Care workers are leaving jobs for roles in tourism , regulator warns

2021-10-22T08:53+0200heart (en)

The Care Quality Commission said the sector is under increasing strain, its workforce is exhausted, and care homes that are struggling to fill posts are even having to turn away new patients. The vacancy rate in care homes has steadily grown to reach 10.

“Tsunami of unmet care needs”: Certified care workers are quitting their jobs because of their role in tourism, regulators warn | UK News

2021-10-22T06:36+0200eminetra (en)

Care regulators have warned that social welfare workers will leave the sector for more paid hospitality and tourism roles, leading to staff shortages and a “tsunami of unmet care needs.” The Care Quality Commission has even said that the sector is becoming more and more tense, its workforce is....

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurs south of Java, Indonesia, at around 09:21 Oct. 22

2021-10-22T06:34+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurred south of East Java Province, Indonesia , at around 09:21 Oct. 22. The epicenter was about 67 km (42 miles) south-southwest of Dampit, Indonesia. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 80 km (50 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout....

Minor quake strikes Central Highlands region again

2021-10-22T06:27+0200vov-vn (en)

VOV.VN - A minor earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale hit Kon Plong district of Kon Tum province in the Central Highlands on October 21 evening, according to the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geophysics. The latest minor earthquake hits Kon Plong district on October 21 evening.

Minor quake strikes Central Highlands region again

2021-10-22T06:08+0200vietnamnet-vn-en (en)

A minor earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale hit Kon Plong district of Kon Tum province in the Central Highlands on October 21 evening, according to the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geophysics. The latest minor earthquake hits Kon Plong district on October 21 evening.

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits New Zealand – US Geological Survey

2021-10-22T05:55+0200uniindia (en)

Wellington, Oct 22 (UNI/Sputnik) A 5.6 magnitude has been registered in New Zealand, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The earthquake was registered at 21:58 GMT on Thursday, with the epicenter located at a depth of 223 kilometers (over 138 miles), 62 kilometers east of the town of Waitara.

“Exhausted” social care staff warns regulators that they are playing a role in tourism and hospitality

2021-10-22T05:05+0200londonnewstime (en)

Social care staff play a role in tourism and hospitality, and care regulators warn that urgent action is needed to prevent the “tsunami of unmet needs” that spills over to critical services this winter. increase. Care Quality Commission (CQC) CEO Ian Trenholm said healthcare staff are “exhausted....

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes near Blitar, East Java, Indonesia

2021-10-22T04:57+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Indonesia 's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported a magnitude 5.1 quake in Indonesia near Blitar, East Java, only 12 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the morning on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at 9:21 am local time at an intermediate depth of 98 km.

Moderate mag. 5.1 earthquake - Indian Ocean, 87 km southeast of Blitar, East Java, Indonesia, on Friday, Oct 22, 2021 9:21 am (GMT +7)

2021-10-22T04:57+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Indonesia 's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported a magnitude 5.1 quake in Indonesia near Blitar, East Java, only 12 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the morning on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at 9:21 am local time at an intermediate depth of 98 km.

Scientists part of team that points to strong connection between climate change, plastics pollution

2021-10-22T02:39+0200sciencedaily (en)

Among the items being transported are plastics, the ubiquitous consumer material that is found in many products and packaging. The problem is that plastic takes an exceptionally long time to break down in the natural environment. Some plastic trash ends up in harbors, estuaries and on land.

Urgent action needed to prevent “tsunami of unmet needs” in social care

2021-10-22T01:35+0200eminetra (en)

Care regulators have warned that pressure on the adult social care sector requires urgent action to prevent a “tsunami of unmet needs” that will hurt essential services this winter. According to the Care Quality Commission, working under intense pressure has “exhausted and depleted” health and care....

Social care staff exodus as Tories need to prevent 'tsunami of unmet need'

2021-10-21T23:13+0200themirror (en)

Social care staff are quitting in droves and urgent government action is needed to prevent a “tsunami of unmet need”, the care regulator has warned. made the desperate plea as exhausted carers leave to take up jobs in tourism and hospitality. Many older and disabled people can at any price in their area.

Scientists part of team that points to strong connection between climate change, plastics pollution

2021-10-21T22:52+0200miragenews (en)

KINGSTON, R.I. Oct. 21, 2021 University of Rhode Island researchers Andrew Davies and Coleen Suckling say that when a major hurricane churns up storm surges and heavy, drenching rains, the storm washes trash from the land into our rivers and coasts. Among the items being transported are plastics,....

ESG and shareholder activism: A tsunami is coming to Silicon Valley

2021-10-21T22:47+0200focustechnica (en)

With the increase in attention on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues over the past few years, it’s easy for companies to assume that we’ve reached the crest of the ESG wave. However, we are only at the early stages — an ESG tsunami is headed toward Silicon Valley.

ESG and shareholder activism: A tsunami is coming to Silicon Valley

2021-10-21T22:41+0200techcrunch (en)

With the increase in attention on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues over the past few years, it’s easy for companies to assume that we’ve reached the crest of the ESG wave. However, we are only at the early stages — an ESG tsunami is headed toward Silicon Valley.

'Great Oregon ShakeOut Day' encourages earthquake preparation

2021-10-21T22:35+0200kptv (en)

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - People around the state took part in earthquake drills this morning as part of “Great Oregon ShakeOut Day.” While earthquakes are rare in the northwest, the Office of Emergency Management says it’s important to be prepared because of the subduction zone fault line off the coast.

Earthquake drill: Great Washington ShakeOut in its 10th year

2021-10-21T20:48+0200kiro7 (en)

October 21, 2021 at 11:29 am PDT By KIRO 7 News Staff For its tenth year, hundreds of thousands of people in Washington participated in the Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill Thursday morning. At precisely 10:21 a.m., Washingtonians were encouraged to drop, cover and hold on wherever they are.

Ambon city to get radio-based tsunami warning system

2021-10-21T18:28+0200antaranews-en (en)

Illustration: Officials from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) try a tsunami warning alarm out in Bengkulu. (ANTARA/HO-BMKG/uyu) The system will convey information from various sources to the public. Ambon, Maluku (ANTARA) - A new tsunami warning system will be installed....

Earthquake drill: Thursday is 10th year of Great Washington ShakeOut

2021-10-21T16:17+0200kiro7 (en)

October 21, 2021 at 7:03 am PDT By KIRO 7 News Staff For its tenth year, hundreds of thousands of people in Washington will participate in the Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill Thursday morning. At precisely 10:21 a.m., Washingtonians are encouraged to drop, cover and hold on wherever they are.

TeamTNT Deploys Malicious Docker Image on Docker Hub

2021-10-21T15:03+0200bankinfosecurity (en)

TeamTNT attack life cycle (Image source: Uptycs Threat Research) Researchers at Uptycs Threat Research have uncovered a campaign in which the cloud-focused cryptojacking group TeamTNT is deploying malicious container images hosted on Docker Hub with an embedded script to download testing tools used for banner grabbing and port scanning.

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits eastern Japan, no tsunami threat

2021-10-21T14:54+0200aninews (en)

ANI | Updated: Oct 21, 2021 17:39 IST. The first tremors were recorded at 5:37 p.m. local time (08:37 GMT), with the epicenter located at a depth of 380 kilometers (236 miles) under water. No tsunami threat was declared.

TeamTNT Deploys Malicious Docker Image on Docker Hub

2021-10-21T14:50+0200govinfosecurity (en)

TeamTNT attack life cycle (Image source: Uptycs Threat Research) Researchers at Uptycs Threat Research have uncovered a campaign in which the cloud-focused cryptojacking group TeamTNT is deploying malicious container images hosted on Docker Hub with an embedded script to download testing tools used for banner grabbing and port scanning.

5.8-magnitude quake jolts Japan, no tsunami warning issued

2021-10-21T14:49+0200dtnext (en)

Tokyo According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor struck at 5.37 p.m. (local time), with its epicentre at a latitude of 32.1 degrees north and a longitude of 138.5 degrees east, and at a depth of 380 km, reports Xinhua news agency. The quake logged 3 in some parts of Tokyo....

Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Hits Eastern Japan, No Tsunami Threat - Weather Agency

2021-10-21T14:02+0200urdupoint (en)

TOKYO (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st October, 2021) A 5.8 magnitude struck off Japan 's eastern coast to the south of Tochigi Prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported on Thursday. The first tremors were recorded at 5:37 p .m. local time (08:37 GMT), with the epicenter located at a....

5.8-magnitude quake strikes Japan's Tochigi Prefecture, n...

2021-10-21T12:02+0200sinacom-en (en)

TOKYO, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on Thursday struck Utsunomiya city in Tochigi Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 17:37 p.m. local time Thursday, with its epicenter at a latitude of 32.1 degrees north and a longitude of 138.

1st LD Writethru: 5.8-magnitude quake strikes Japan's Tochigi Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-10-21T11:57+0200china.org.cn (en)

TOKYO, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on Thursday struck Utsunomiya city in Tochigi Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 17:37 p.m. local time Thursday, with its epicenter at a latitude of 32.1 degrees north and a longitude of 138.

Nissei promotes soft ice cream with muscat cider in Tohoku region Rikuzentakata [Japan], October 21 (ANI): Takatamatsubara Memorial Park for Tsunami disaster is located in Rikuzentakata city of Iwate Prefecture.

2021-10-21T11:52+0200aninews (en)

Nissei promotes soft ice cream with muscat cider in Tohoku region. ANI | Updated: Oct 21, 2021 13:55 IST. Memorial Park for Tsunami disaster is located in Rikuzentakata city of Iwate Prefecture. A coffee shop cafe here sells soft ice cream, which is very popular among visitors.

5.8-magnitude quake strikes Japan's Tochigi Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-10-21T11:41+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

TOKYO, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on Thursday struck Utsunomiya city in Tochigi Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 17:37 p.m. local time Thursday, with its epicenter at a latitude of 32.1 degrees north and a longitude of 138.

Deep M6.0 earthquake hits Fiji region

2021-10-21T11:37+0200watchers (en)

The epicenter was located 695 km (431 miles) SW of Vaini, Tonga and 799 km (496 miles) S of Suva, Fiji. 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. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Oamaru students stand up to ShakeOutThursday, October 21, 2021Oamaru students from...

2021-10-21T06:25+0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

and co-sponsored by the Earthquake Commission (EQC) to remind New Zealand what to do during an earthquake and tsunami. A week from today, on 28 October at 9:30am, people are encouraged wherever they are in Aotearoa to practice the Drop, Cover, and Hold actions to protect themselves from harm during....

Tairawhiti tops registrations for ShakeOut - Gisborne DC

2021-10-21T02:56+0200voxy (en)

TairÄwhiti tops the leaderboard with the number of registrations for ShakeOut -- our annual earthquake drill and tsunami hĪkoi on next Thursday 28 October. Results released this week show 17 per cent of registrations in Aotearoa have come from TairÄwhiti, with Wellington a close second at 15 per cent.

Oamaru students stand up to ShakeOut

2021-10-21T00:54+0200voxy (en)

Oamaru students from St Joseph’s School will be setting an example of how to respond in an earthquake for more than 500,000 Kiwis next Thursday as they take part in New Zealand ShakeOut. ShakeOut is led by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and co-sponsored by the Earthquake Commission....

Forests protection essential to provide conducive environment to future generations: AJK PM

2021-10-20T17:39+0200app-en (en)

MIRPUR (AJK):Oct 20 (APP):Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi Wednesday emphasized for the need to protect the state asset of huge forests and to maintain the natural beauty to provide a conducive environment to the future generations.

Aceh's Nusa Tourism Village designated to provide disaster education

2021-10-20T15:10+0200antaranews-en (en)

Traditional dancers perform the Ratoh Duek dance to welcome Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno to Nusa Tourism Village in Aceh Besar District, Aceh Province, on Wednesday (October 20, 2021). (ANTARA/Khalis Surry) Banda Aceh, Aceh (ANTARA) - Minister of Tourism and Creative....

Dal monte Aso fino al Merapi, i vulcani più attivi nel mondo.

2021-10-20T13:53+0200247libero (it)

Quando si valuta quali vulcani siano i più pericolosi al mondo, entrano in gioco diversi fattori , tra cui la densità di popolazione nell’area che circonda i vulcani attivi, i tipi di magma che emergono durante le eruzioni e la storia delle eruzioni di ciascun vulcano.

Data-driven modeling reveals the Western dominance of global public interest in earthquakes

2021-10-20T13:29+0200nature-palcomms (en)

The nations that experienced the deadliest earthquakes all have low per capita GDPs ranging from the US $3,000 to $12,000 in the 2010 US dollar value (blue dots in Fig. 1 ), highlighting that low economic development can exacerbate the societal consequences of disasters.

Revealed: Where you won't be able to build in Wellington due to flood risk

2021-10-19T18:58+0200nzherald (en)

New flood risk maps are being proposed as part of Wellington's draft district plan, outlining where new housing development will not be allowed. If approved, it will be the first time coastal inundation and tsunami impact risks are incorporated into the plan. Wellington City Council released its draft district plan last week.

5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's Aomori Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2021-10-19T16:44+0200nation (en)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck off Japan's northern Aomori Prefecture on Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 9:36 p.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 41.4 degrees north and a longitude of 143.0 degrees east, and at a depth of 50 km.

Japan: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs southeast of Sapporo at around 21:36 Oct. 19

2021-10-19T15:49+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean off Hokkaido Prefecture at 21:36 Oct. 19. The epicenter was about 96 km (59 miles) south-southeast of Shizunai-furukawachō. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 44 km (27 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout eastern....

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

2021-10-19T15:31+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

TOKYO, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck off Japan's northern Aomori Prefecture on Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 9:36 p.m. local time, with its epicenter at a latitude of 41.4 degrees north and a longitude of 143.

Tonga: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs west of Nuku'alofa Oct. 19.

2021-10-19T13:49+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean west of Nuku'alofa, Tonga at approximately 23:28 Oct. 19. The epicenter was about 59 km (36 miles) west of Haveluloto. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout most of Tonga, excluding Vava'u and Lifuka islands.

Volcanic activity raises Japanese ghost ships from the deep

2021-10-19T13:48+0200telegraph (en)

A sudden bout of seismic activity in the chain of islands due south of Tokyo has left a number of ships sunk as part of the bloody US assault on Iwo Jima in the spring of 1945 high and dry. The decomposing hulks are what's left of 24 Japanese transport vessels captured by the US Navy in the closing....

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Mediterranean, near Greece

2021-10-19T12:34+0200Sana-en (en)

Capitals, SANA- An earthquake of 3.6 on Richter scale occurred on Tuesday east of the Mediterranean, nearby Greece, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. “No reports of human or material losses till now”, the Center said in a tweet. Another earthquake measuring 6.

40% of airports’ power backups could be knocked out in big quake October 19, 2021

2021-10-19T12:15+0200ajw (en)

Nearly 40 percent of portable power generation equipment installed for emergency use at airports across Japan could be damaged if a massive earthquake strikes, the government’s Board of Audit found. The Board of Audit on Oct. 18 urged four airport offices and the transport ministry to ensure that the equipment is secured properly.

Uttarakhand: 16 dead in two days as heavy rainfall destroys homes; Nainital cut off from state

2021-10-19T12:13+0200firstpost (en)

Rain has wreaked havoc in Uttarakhand for the third consecutive day where 16 people have been killed so far. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted moderate to severe thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds for the state today. "Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have been briefed on the situation.

Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Service Director Dr. T. Srinivasa Kumar Said ... - Latest Tweet by DD News

2021-10-19T12:08+0200latestly (en)

The latest Tweet by DD News states, 'Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Service director Dr. T. Srinivasa Kumar said that there is a need to make coastal communities more ready, which will help us in reducing Oceano genic hazards like Tsunami and cyclones.#INCOIS' Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Service director Dr.

Greece earthquake: 6.4 magnitude tremor felt as far away as Israel

2021-10-19T11:45+0200standard (en)

A. 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Greece on Tuesday morning, with tremors felt hundreds of miles away. The US Geological Survey estimated the quake was 6.0 on the Richter scale, while the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a 6.4 tremor.

Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Shakes Greek Island of Karpathos

2021-10-19T11:32+0200greekreporter (en)

A 6.1 earthquake hit the sea area south of Karpathos on Tuesday. A strong earthquake of 6.1 Richter magnitude hit in the sea area south of the Greek island of Karpathos on Tuesday morning. According to the automatic solution of the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, the....

Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Shakes Greek Island of Karpathos

2021-10-19T10:20+0200banksnews (en)

” width=”700″> A 6.1 earthquake hit the sea area south of Karpathos on Tuesday. A strong earthquake of 6.1 Richter magnitude hit in the sea area south of the Greek island of Karpathos on Tuesday morning. According to the automatic solution of the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of....

Strong earthquake 6.1 Richter off Karpathos

2021-10-19T09:30+0200tovima (en)

A strong earthquake of 6.1 Richter occurred, on Tuesday morning, in a sea area off Karpathos. According to the automatic solution of the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, the seismic vibration was centered in an area 155 kilometers southeast of Karpathos. The focal depth of the quake is located at 66.

6 magnitude quake hits under Mediterranean, rattling Israeli coast

2021-10-19T09:28+0200timesofisrael (en)

An earthquake underneath the eastern Mediterranean Sea close to the island of Crete on Tuesday morning was felt in parts of central Israel and the coastal region. The United States Geological Survey said the temblor measured 6 on the Richter scale and was at a depth of 37 kilometers. The Geological Survey of Israel said it measured the quake at 5.

Strong earthquake 6.1 Richter off Karpathos

2021-10-19T09:28+0200tanea (en)

What Seismologist Lekkas says Strong earthquake 6.1 Richter off Karpathos The president of the Earthquake Planning & Protection Organization, Professor Efthymios Lekkas, noted that this is an earthquake that confirms the wider agitation in the region, something that can give facts but in the sea. A strong earthquake of 6.

Greece: Karpathos Island struck by a magnitude 6 earthquake

2021-10-19T09:26+0200eminetra (en)

After a strong earthquake that struck the Greek coast, tremors were felt for hundreds of miles. According to the US Geological Survey, a magnitude 6 earthquake struck the eastern Mediterranean off the coast of Karpathos, Greece. According to Greek state television, tremors were felt on Crete, Santorini and Rhodes.

Strong magnitude 6 earthquake hits Greek holiday island

2021-10-19T09:24+0200metro-uk (en)

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Tremors were felt for hundreds of miles after a strong earthquake hit the coast of Greece. A magnitude 6 earthquake hit the eastern Mediterranean off the Greek island of Karpathos on Tuesday, the U.

Stitching Hope

2021-10-19T09:21+0200hakaimagazine (en)

Article body copy. Fashion designer Uma Prajapati was sifting through emails at her office desk one sun-streaked afternoon in 2005, when a particular note caught her eye. It was from a young woman in Mumbai, India, who described her struggles with depression. At her lowest, she’d decided to commit suicide.