Lives “likely to be lost” in Haiti if fuel supplies do not reach hospitals

2021-10-25T16:22+0200reliefWeb (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, 24 October 2021 The UN Humanitarian agencies operating in Haiti are extremely concerned over the deepening crisis resulting from roadblocks which are preventing the delivery of fuel supplies, posing obstacles to the provision of essential services and preventing access by humanitarian workers.

Haiti: Des vies "risquent d'être perdues" en Haïti si les livraisons de carburant n'atteignent pas les hôpitaux

2021-10-25T16:22+0200reliefWeb (fr)

Bureau des Nations unies pour la coordination des affaires humanitaires en Haïti. Port-au-Prince, Haïti, 24 octobre 2021 - Les agences humanitaires des Nations Unies opérant en Haïti sont extrêmement préoccupées par l'aggravation de la crise résultant des barrages routiers qui empêchent la livraison....

Papua New Guinea: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs near eastern Papua New Guinea at around 15:21 Oct. 25

2021-10-25T08:37+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurred in the northern Solomon Sea, east of East New Britain, at 15:21 Oct. 25. The epicenter was about 120 km (75 miles) south-southeast of Kokopo. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 21 km (13 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout East New....

World36 mins ago Strong quake strikes northern Taiwan

2021-10-24T22:37+0200tribuneonline (en)

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) — A strong earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan on Sunday, with residents reporting violent shaking in the capital Taipei but there were no immediate reports of widespread damage. Taiwan’s central weather bureau said the quake was of magnitude 6.5 while the United States Geological Survey gave a lower figure of 6.

3.6 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area - NBC News

2021-10-24T21:27+0200google-top-stories (en)

By Doha Madani A minor earthquake measuring at a 3.6 magnitude shook the Los Angeles area early Sunday morning, waking up a some residents. The quake hit East Los Angeles at about 7:01 a.m. PST Sunday morning, reaching a depth of about 17 km (10 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey .

3.6 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area - NBC News

2021-10-24T21:07+0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

By Doha Madani A minor earthquake measuring at a 3.6 magnitude shook the Los Angeles area early Sunday morning, waking up a some residents. The quake hit East Los Angeles at about 7:01 a.m. PST Sunday morning, reaching a depth of about 17 km (10 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey .

3.6 magnitude earthquake rattles Los Angeles area

2021-10-24T19:55+0200nbcnews (en)

By Doha Madani A minor earthquake measuring at a 3.6 magnitude shook the Los Angeles area early Sunday morning, waking up a some residents. The quake hit East Los Angeles at about 7:01 a.m. PST Sunday morning, reaching a depth of about 17 km (10 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey .

Topic #Earthquake

2021-10-24T18:02+0200newsbreak-USA (en)

Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — A 6.5-magnitude quake has struck Taiwan, according to preliminary data from the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The EMSC said the quake struck at a depth of some 60 kilometers, about 65 kilometers northeast of Hualien City on Taiwan's northeastern coast. Tremors from the quake could.

What causes earthquakes and what have been the most powerful tremors?

2021-10-24T17:22+0200thesun (en)

The earth's crust is made up of different pieces known as tectonic plates. These plates fit together like a jigsaw and continuously move at a rate of a few centimetres a year, in different directions and at different speeds. It's common for plates to slides past each other, bump into each other and move away from each other.

Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan 6.5 intensity was recorded

2021-10-24T15:43+0200archyde (en)

Taipei: (www.kvartha.com 24.10.2021) Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale shook northeastern Taiwan. Homes in the capital, Taipei, were shaken, locals said. No casualties were reported in the incident, however. At 1.11 pm local time, a magnitude 66.8 earthquake shook the region.

Small tremor of magnitude 3.5 just reported 22 miles northwest of El Centro, California, United States

2021-10-24T14:53+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred only 11 minutes ago 22 miles northwest of El Centro, California, United States , the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 7.4 miles beneath the epicenter near El Centro, Imperial County, California, USA, late at night on....

In Spain, the sea devours the Catalan coast

2021-10-24T13:41+0200archyde (en)

“It’s a slow-motion tsunami, but it’s a tsunami, a wave that keeps getting bigger. ” Co-coordinator of the report “A coastline reaching its limits” published in early September, commissioned by the Spanish region of Catalonia to take stock of the state of the coast under the influence of climate change, Carles Ibanez is categorical.

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan… “vertigo like a roller coaster ride”

2021-10-24T12:09+0200archyde (en)

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred in the eastern part of Taiwan around 11:11 pm local time today (24th) in Taiwan. According to the Central Weather Bureau of Taiwan (CWB), the epicenter of the earthquake was Nan Ao, 22.7 km south of Yilan County in northeastern Taiwan, and the depth of the epicenter was 66.

5.4-magnitude quake hits Bengkulu's Enggano Island

2021-10-24T10:57+0200antaranews-en (en)

30 minutes ago Screenshot of BMKG website -- The epicenter of 5.4-magnitude earthquake in Enggano Island, Bengkulu Province, on Sunday (ANTARA/ Zubi Mahrofi) Jakarta (ANTARA) - A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit Enggano Island in Bengkulu Province on Sunday morning, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported.

Room Shakes as 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Confirmed in Taiwan

2021-10-24T10:48+0200news_com_au (en)

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck in northeast Taiwan on Sunday, October 24, the Central Weather Bureau reported. Multiple rescue operations were conducted by emergency services, but no casualties were reported, United Daily News said. This footage was published on Twitter by Neha Upadhyay, and....

Room Shakes as 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Confirmed in Taiwan

2021-10-24T09:53+0200couriermail (en)

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck in northeast Taiwan on Sunday, October 24, the Central Weather Bureau reported. Multiple rescue operations were conducted by emergency services, but no casualties were reported, United Daily News said. This footage was published on Twitter by Neha Upadhyay, and....

6.5-magnitude quake strikes Taiwan

2021-10-24T09:15+0200themalaysianinsight (en)

The Seismological Centre director briefs reporters on the strong earthquake at the centre in Taipei, Taiwan. The island is regularly hit by quakes as it lies near the junction of two tectonic plates. – EPA pic, October 24, 2021. A STRONG earthquake struck north-eastern Taiwan today, with residents....

6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes northeast Taiwan

2021-10-24T08:37+0200bullfrag (en)

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded in northeast Taiwan on Sunday, according to the meteorological agency, and residents said strong tremors were felt in the capital, Taipei. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was magnitude 6.

Small magnitude 3.4 earthquake 43 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

2021-10-24T06:22+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 occurred early evening on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, at 7:51 pm local time near Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a very shallow depth of 2.6 miles.

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....

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.

Final Event Briefing - Earthquake - Antigua and Barbuda - September 20 2021

2021-10-24T02:09+0200reliefWeb (en)

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred at 00:43:19 UTC on 10 September 2021, 53.7 km (33.4 mi) NE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe; 69.7 km (43.3 mi) NNE of Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe and 71.5 km (44.4 mi) ESE of Falmouth, on the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda.

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes near Saint John, Antigua & Barbuda

2021-10-24T01:20+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 13 minutes ago, a 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Saint John, Antigua & Barbuda. The tremor was recorded early evening on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, at 6:47 pm local time, at an intermediate depth of 104.9 km below the surface. The event was filed by the United States Geological Survey, the first seismological agency to report it.

Light mag. 4.6 earthquake - Caribbean Sea, 34 km northwest of Saint John, Antigua & Barbuda, on Saturday, Oct 23, 2021 6:47 pm (GMT -4)

2021-10-24T01:20+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 13 minutes ago, a 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Saint John, Antigua & Barbuda. The tremor was recorded early evening on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, at 6:47 pm local time, at an intermediate depth of 104.9 km below the surface. The event was filed by the United States Geological Survey, the first seismological agency to report it.

Small magnitude 3.3 quake hits 18 miles northwest of Truckee, California, United States early afternoon

2021-10-24T00:21+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake near Truckee, Nevada County, California, USA, was reported only 11 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered the key international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the US. The earthquake occurred at a very shallow depth of 1.

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.

3 D.C. churches, including District's oldest Black congregation, receiving preservation grants

2021-10-23T23:20+0200washtimes (en)

Mount Zion, organized 205 years ago and located in Georgetown, will receive $100,000 from the fund. “I’m just very very thankful to the National Fund, and just excited to be a part of this program,” said Mount Zion’s pastor, the Rev. Selena Johnson, who noted that the announcement came on her birthday.

Magnitude 3.0 earthquake strikes near Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, USA

2021-10-23T17:49+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.0 quake in the United States near Hilo, Hawaii County, Hawaii, only 9 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, at 5:23 am local time at a very shallow depth of 4.3 miles.

Federal government not saying if it would consider paying ransom for Canadian kidnapped in Haiti

2021-10-23T17:07+0200thechronicleherald (en)

Saturday marks one week since a group of American missionaries, and one Canadian, were abducted in Haiti while returning from a visit to an orphanage. The group, six men, six women and five children, were there as part of a Christian Aid Ministries mission trip — distributing Bibles, supplying....

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake strikes near Clearlake, Lake County, California, USA

2021-10-23T12:20+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 occurred only 10 minutes ago 13 miles southwest of Clearlake, California, United States , the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a very shallow depth of 1 mile beneath the epicenter near Clearlake, Lake County, California, USA, in the evening on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at 9:26 pm local time.

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.

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.6 just reported 48 miles southwest of Kaktovik, Alaska, United States

2021-10-23T04:12+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 11 minutes ago, a 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Kaktovik, North Slope, Alaska, USA. The tremor was recorded in the afternoon on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at 5:52 pm local time, at a very shallow depth of miles below the surface. The event was filed by the United States Geological Survey, the first seismological agency to report it.

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....

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake strikes near Toyah, Reeves County, Texas, USA

2021-10-23T02:12+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred only 14 minutes ago 45 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas, United States , the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a very shallow depth of 5.4 miles beneath the epicenter near Toyah, Reeves County, Texas, USA, early evening on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at 6:55 pm local time.

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake strikes near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, California, USA

2021-10-23T00:12+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred early afternoon on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at 2:14 pm local time near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, California, USA, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a very shallow depth of 5.6 miles.

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.

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.

Small magnitude 3.2 earthquake 20 miles northwest of Ephraim, Utah, United States

2021-10-22T14:00+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A very shallow magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported early morning near Ephraim, Sanpete County, Utah, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at 5:29 am local time at a very shallow depth of 1.9 miles.

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.

In Japan, after the earthquake, ships surfaced that sank in the Battle of Iwo Jima 76 years ago. Video

2021-10-22T09:09+0200thetimeshub (en)

In Japan, after a powerful earthquake, military transport ships that sank in the Pacific Ocean 76 years ago were thrown onto the coast of the island of Iwo Jima. They are called ghost ships. Source: www.obozrevatel.com. The frames were published by news.tv-asahi.

'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....

Small 3.5 quake hits near Sterling, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA

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

Just 12 minutes ago, a 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Sterling, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA. The tremor was recorded early evening on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 6:39 pm local time, at a shallow depth of 14 miles below the surface. The event was filed by the United States Geological Survey, the first seismological agency to report it.

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.4 just reported 14 miles southeast of Mammoth Lakes, California, United States

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

Just 9 minutes ago, a 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, California, USA. The tremor was recorded early evening on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 7:30 pm local time, at a very shallow depth of 5.6 miles below the surface.

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.

Small earthquake of magnitude 3.2 just reported 39 miles southeast of Dell City, Texas, United States

2021-10-21T20:45+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A very shallow magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported around noon near Dell City, Hudspeth County, Texas, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 12:56 pm local time at a very shallow depth of 2 miles.

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....

Treno deraglia dopo aver colpito un furgone rubato e abbandonato sui binari

2021-10-21T18:10+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di giovedì 21 ottobre 2021) La polizia sta cercando il responsabile di un deraglia mento ferroviario avvenuto a causa di un veicolo lasciato sui binari dalla persona che lo avrebbe rubato e che è fuggita Nelle ultime ore in Australia si è verificato un disastro ferroviario provocato da un veicolo.

Small magnitude 3.3 earthquake 42 miles southwest of Malaga, Texas, United States

2021-10-21T18:08+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.3 quake in the United States near Malaga, Eddy County, New Mexico, only 24 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the morning on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 10:33 am local time at a very shallow depth of 4.4 miles.

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.

Small magnitude 3.2 earthquake 40 miles southwest of Eureka, California, United States

2021-10-21T15:38+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A shallow magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported early morning near Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 6:10 am local time at a shallow depth of 12 miles.

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....

Small magnitude 3.1 earthquake 42 miles southwest of Malaga, Texas, United States

2021-10-21T14:07+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A very shallow magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported early morning near Malaga, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, at 6:31 am local time at a very shallow depth of 3.1 miles.

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....

Global earthquake safety movement "ShakeOut" includes more than 30 million participants in 2021

2021-10-21T12:27+0200prnewswire (en)

From practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On to learning how to "Secure Your Space" and organize supplies and key documents, people all around the world are improving their level of earthquake preparedness through ShakeOut! News Provided by. Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills.

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.

Almost 300,000 in NC to participate in world’s largest earthquake drill Thursday

2021-10-21T11:08+0200cbs17 (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Millions of people across the world — including almost 300,000 North Carolinians — will take part in the world’s largest earthquake drill on Thursday. Here in North Carolina and throughout the southeast, the event is known as the Great Southeast Shakeout. More than 1.

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....

Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago Canada

2021-10-21T05:37+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking possibly caused by seismic activity in or Canada on 21 Oct 2021 (GMT) at approximately 03:23. There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this possible quake. If confirmed, we can expect more accurate data to emerge in the next few minutes.

Magnitude 3.4 earthquake strikes near Montpelier, Bear Lake County, Idaho, USA

2021-10-21T05:08+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Montpelier, Bear Lake County, Idaho, USA, was reported only 21 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered the key international and national agency that monitors seismic activity in the US. The earthquake occurred at a very shallow depth of 3.

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....