In a first, Japan considers release of oil reserves after U.S. request - sources

2021-11-22T06:02+01004-traders (en)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from Washington for coordinated action to combat soaring energy prices, three government sources with knowledge of the possible plan told Reuters. One of the sources said the government was....

In a first, Japan considers release of oil reserves after US request - sources

2021-11-22T05:58+0100channelnewsasia (en)

TOKYO : Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from Washington for coordinated action to combat soaring energy prices, three government sources with knowledge of the possible plan told Reuters. One of the sources said the government was looking into....

In a first, Japan considers release of oil reserves after U.S. request--sources November 22, 2021

2021-11-22T05:50+0100ajw (en)

Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from Washington for coordinated action to combat soaring energy prices, three government sources with knowledge of the possible plan told Reuters. One of the sources said the government was looking into releasing....

In a first, Japan considers release of oil reserves after U.S. request - sources By Ritsuko Shimizu and Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from ... 1h ago

2021-11-22T05:47+0100wsau (en)

By Ritsuko Shimizu and Yoshifumi Takemoto. TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from Washington for coordinated action to combat soaring energy prices, three government sources with knowledge of the possible plan told Reuters.

In a first, Japan considers release of oil reserves after U.S. request - sources

2021-11-22T05:43+0100gazette (en)

By Ritsuko Shimizu and Yoshifumi Takemoto. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from Washington for coordinated action to combat soaring energy prices, three government sources with knowledge of the possible plan told Reuters.

In a first, Japan considers release of oil reserves after US request: Sources Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from Washington for coordinated action to combat soaring energy

2021-11-22T05:42+0100alarabiya-en (en)

Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from Washington for coordinated action to combat soaring energy prices, three government sources with knowledge of the possible plan told Reuters. One of the sources said the government was looking into releasing....

In a first, Japan considers release of oil reserves after U.S. request – sources

2021-11-22T05:34+0100oann (en)

November 22, 2021. By Ritsuko Shimizu and Yoshifumi Takemoto. TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from Washington for coordinated action to combat soaring energy prices, three government sources with knowledge of the possible plan told Reuters.

In a first, Japan considers release of oil reserves after U.S. request - sources By Ritsuko Shimizu and Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from ... 41m ago

2021-11-22T05:25+0100kelo (en)

By Ritsuko Shimizu and Yoshifumi Takemoto. TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from Washington for coordinated action to combat soaring energy prices, three government sources with knowledge of the possible plan told Reuters.

In a first, Japan considers release of oil reserves after U.S. request – sources

2021-11-22T05:13+0100metro-us (en)

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from Washington for coordinated action to combat soaring energy prices, three government sources with knowledge of the possible plan told Reuters. One of the sources said the government was looking....

In a first, Japan considers release of oil reserves after U.S. request - sources

2021-11-22T05:11+0100news-yahoo (en)

By Ritsuko Shimizu and Yoshifumi Takemoto. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from Washington for coordinated action to combat soaring energy prices, three government sources with knowledge of the possible plan told Reuters.

In a first, Japan considers release of oil reserves after U.S. request - sources

2021-11-22T05:04+0100saltwire (en)

By Ritsuko Shimizu and Yoshifumi Takemoto. TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering the unprecedented release of state oil reserves after a request from Washington for coordinated action to combat soaring energy prices, three government sources with knowledge of the possible plan told Reuters.

Thomas Reinhardt Revolution in Collage

2021-11-21T15:43+0100wsimag (en)

We went to interview Thomas Reinhardt at his home in the Tuscan countryside near Cortona. The walls of the house and his studio greeted us with a dazzling display of richly-coloured collages. Bill Dodd: After a highly successful career as a garden designer in the Middle East, Europe and in the USA,....

17:46 Quake shakes coast of Vanuatu

2021-11-21T10:21+0100news-am (en)

The earthquake hit on Saturday at 6:32am local time at an intermediate depth of 125 km. A second report was later issued by France's Reseau National de Surveillance Sismique (ReNaSS), which listed it as a magnitude 5.3 earthquake. A third agency, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), reported the same quake at magnitude 5.

Japan to release oil reserves to curb prices

2021-11-21T04:47+0100tribune (en)

TOKYO: Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States (US).

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-21T03:22+0100energy-economictimes (en)

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo TOKYO: Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil....

Mangrove forests in danger of extinction

2021-11-21T03:05+0100dailytimesPK (en)

Mangrove forests, a key source for the protection of coastal communities from natural disasters as well as provision of shelter to the marine life, are unfortunately being deforested for commercial purpose and were getting thick on the coast of Karachi, Daily Times has learnt.

Kishida confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices November 21, 2021

2021-11-21T01:17+0100ajw (en)

Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, a news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signaled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-21T00:22+0100brecorder (en)

TOKYO: Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

Qatar - Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T20:39+0100menafn (en)

- The Peninsula) Tokyo: Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

UAE - Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T20:39+0100menafn (en)

- Khaleej Times) Sat 20 Nov 2021, 4:32 PM. Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

DoST supports NDRRMC in nationwide virtual earthquake drill

2021-11-20T17:58+0100manilatimes (en)

n The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council concludes its ‘duck, cover and hold‘ earthquake drill with support from the Department of Science and Technology. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO. THE National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), through the Office of Civil....

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T17:50+0100omanobserver-om (en)

TOKYO: Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

Japan PM Confirms Oil Reserves May Be Released to Curb Prices

2021-11-20T17:42+0100theepochtimes (en)

TOKYO— Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices , Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signaled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T16:07+0100themalaymailonline (en)

TOKYO, Nov 20 — Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported today, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

Japan considers releasing oil from reserves for first time to curb price hike Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, as Japanese Prime...

2021-11-20T15:40+0100thefinancialexpress (en)

Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States. However, Japan may struggle to justify such a move, as under its....

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T15:21+0100malaymail (en)

TOKYO, Nov 20 — Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported today, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T15:14+0100dtnext (en)

Tokyo However, Japan may struggle to justify such a move, as under its own laws the country can release reserves only at a time of supply constraints or natural disasters, but not to lower prices. The U.S. administration of President Joe Biden, who faces falling approval ratings and higher gasoline prices, has pressed https://www.

Oil reserves may be released: Japan PM

2021-11-20T15:00+0100illawarramercury (en)

Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reports, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter cost increases following a request from the United States. However, Japan may struggle to justify such a move.

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T14:53+0100channelnewsasia (en)

TOKYO: Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday (Nov 20), as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T14:28+0100thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Tokyo: Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

Oil reserves may be released: Japan PM

2021-11-20T14:03+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reports, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter cost increases following a request from the United States. However, Japan may struggle to justify such a move.

Japan may release oil reserves to curb prices

2021-11-20T14:00+0100bdnews24 (en)

However, Japan may struggle to justify such a move, as under its own laws the country can release reserves only at a time of supply constraints or natural disasters, but not to lower prices. The US administration of President Joe Biden, who faces falling approval ratings and higher gasoline prices,....

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T13:55+0100thechronicleherald (en)

By Tetsushi Kajimoto. TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T13:44+0100oann (en)

November 20, 2021. By Tetsushi Kajimoto. TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T13:43+0100gazette (en)

FILE PHOTO: A branch of Cosmo Energy Holdings' Cosmo Oil service station is seen in Tokyo, Japan, December 17, 2015. Picture taken December 17, 2015. REUTERS/Yuya Shino. FILE PHOTO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during his press conference, after the parliament re-elected him as....

Oil reserves may be released: Japan PM

2021-11-20T13:38+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reports, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter cost increases following a request from the United States. However, Japan may struggle to justify such a move.

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T13:33+0100khaleejtimes (en)

Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T13:33+0100financialpost (en)

Article content. The requests include asking China for the first time to consider releasing stocks of crude. “We’re proceeding with consideration as to what we can do legally on the premise that Japan will coordinate with the United States and other countries concerned,” Kishida told reporters.

Oil reserves may be released: Japan PM

2021-11-20T13:30+0100yahoo-au (en)

Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reports, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter cost increases following a request from the United States. However, Japan may struggle to justify such a move.

Oil reserves may be released: Japan PM

2021-11-20T13:26+0100bordermail (en)

Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reports, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter cost increases following a request from the United States. However, Japan may struggle to justify such a move.

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T13:03+0100metro-us (en)

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

Japan PM confirms oil reserves may be released to curb prices

2021-11-20T12:42+01004-traders (en)

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is considering releasing oil from its reserves for the first time to curb surging oil prices, Kyodo news agency reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signalled his readiness to counter oil price hikes following a request from the United States.

Vanuatu: Magnitude-5.5 offshore earthquake occurs at around 21:57 Nov. 20

2021-11-20T12:30+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.5 offshore earthquake occurred in northern Vanuatu at 21:57 Nov. 20. The epicenter was about 47 km (29 miles) east of Luganville. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 129 km (80 miles) and light shaking was probably felt near the epicenter.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes near Santo, Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu

2021-11-20T12:15+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 occurred in the evening on Saturday, November 20th, 2021, at 9:57 pm local time near Santo, Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu , as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). According to preliminary data, the quake was located at an intermediate depth of 123 km.

Moderate mag. 5.3 earthquake - Near Santo, Sanma, Vanuatu, on Saturday, Nov 20, 2021 9:57 pm (GMT +11)

2021-11-20T12:15+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes near Santo, Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 occurred in the evening on Saturday, November 20th, 2021, at 9:57 pm local time near Santo, Luganville, Sanma Province, Vanuatu, as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

Moderate yet deep magnitude 5.4 earthquake 115 km southeast of Isangel, Vanuatu

2021-11-19T21:19+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 5.4 quake in Vanuatu near Isangel, Tafea Province, only 18 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Saturday, November 20th, 2021, at 6:32 am local time at an intermediate depth of 125 km.

Moderate mag. 5.6 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Vanuatu, on Saturday, Nov 20, 2021 6:32 am (GMT +11)

2021-11-19T21:19+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 5.4 quake in Vanuatu near Isangel, Tafea Province, only 18 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Saturday, November 20th, 2021, at 6:32 am local time at an intermediate depth of 125 km.

Indonesia Ministry of Defence orders two Airbus A400M aircraft

2021-11-19T12:01+0100vietnamplus-en (en)

Jakarta (VNA) - The Indonesia Ministry of Defence has placed an order for two Airbus A400M aircraft in multirole tanker and transport configuration, announced the European multinational aerospace corporation on November 18. Accordingly, the contract, which will become effective in 2022, includes a complete maintenance and training support package.

Watch: People take refuge on buses as parts of Andhra Pradesh get flooded after heavy rainfall 28 minutes ago

2021-11-19T10:12+0100scroll-in (en)

Watch: People take refuge on buses as parts of Andhra Pradesh get flooded after heavy rainfall The temple town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh was flooded after heavy rain. In Kadapa district’s Rajampet mandal people take refuge atop a bus as roads get waterlogged.

Guatemala: Magnitude-5.8 earthquake strikes off Pacific coast of Guatemala at around 10:56 Nov. 18

2021-11-18T20:35+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.8 earthquake occurred off the Pacific coast of Guatemala at about 10:56 Nov. 18. The epicenter was about 45 km (28 miles) south of Puerto San Jose. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 47 km (29 miles) and light shaking was reported throughout southern Guatemala and across El Salvador.

PNG: Magnitude-6.2 offshore earthquake occurs southeast of Kokopo at around 00:08 Nov. 19

2021-11-18T16:36+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-6.2 earthquake occurred southeast of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at 00:08 Nov. 19. The epicenter was about 189 km (117 miles) southeast of Kokopo. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 36 km (22 miles), and moderate shaking was probably felt throughout parts of New Britain, New Ireland, and Bougainville islands.

18 November 2021 -Strong Earthquake in New Ireland Region, P.N.G at 10.08pm

2021-11-18T16:18+0100met-my (en)

JABATAN METEOROLOGI MALAYSIA KEMENTERIAN ALAM SEKITAR DAN AIR JALAN SULTAN Telefon : 603-7967 8000 46667 PETALING JAYA Faksimili : 603-7957 8052 SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN E-mel : seismo@met.gov.my MALAYSIA Laman Web : www.met.gov.my JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Ref: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.17(37) PRESS RELEASE Strong Earthquake in New Ireland Region, P.

US: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs west-southeast of Adak, Alaska, Nov. 18

2021-11-18T12:03+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurred near the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, at around 00:50 Nov. 18. The epicenter was about 129 km (80 miles) west-southwest of Adak, Alaska. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 54 km (34 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout the western Aleutian Islands.

Alaska earthquake: Magnitude 5.2 quake reported near Andreanof Islands

2021-11-18T12:01+0100kiro7 (en)

. Alaska earthquake: Magnitude 5.2 quake reported near Andreanof Islands Stock photo of a seismograph. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Alaska’s Andreanof Islands overnight, the U.S. Geological Survey is reporting. (Gary S Chapman/Getty Images) November 18, 2021 at 2:25 am PST By Michelle....

Alaska earthquake: Magnitude 5.2 quake reported near Andreanof Islands

2021-11-18T11:55+0100actionnewsjax (en)

Alaska earthquake: Magnitude 5.2 quake reported near Andreanof Islands Stock photo of a seismograph. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Alaska’s Andreanof Islands overnight, the U.S. Geological Survey is reporting. (Gary S Chapman/Getty Images) November 18, 2021 at 5:25 am EST By Michelle Ewing,....

Alaska earthquake: Magnitude 5.2 quake reported near Andreanof Islands

2021-11-18T11:35+0100fox13memphis (en)

. Alaska earthquake: Magnitude 5.2 quake reported near Andreanof Islands Stock photo of a seismograph. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Alaska’s Andreanof Islands overnight, the U.S. Geological Survey is reporting. (Gary S Chapman/Getty Images) November 18, 2021 at 4:25 am CST By Michelle....

Alaska earthquake: Magnitude 5.2 quake reported near Andreanof Islands

2021-11-18T11:34+0100krmg (en)

Stock photo of a seismograph. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Alaska’s Andreanof Islands overnight, the U.S. Geological Survey is reporting. (Gary S Chapman/Getty Images) November 18, 2021 at 4:25 am CST By Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk ADAK, Alaska A 5.

Environmental Disasters Across Globe In October 2021

2021-11-18T10:22+0100haberler-en (en)

A range of environmental disasters hit the world in October, mainly heavy rains and floods in the Ivory Coast, China and the US, volcanic eruptions in the Spanish island of La Palma, and deadly landslides in India. Here is a timeline compiled by Anadolu Agency: Oct.

National Role of pay phones shifting to disaster use in Japan

2021-11-18T09:44+0100japantimes (en)

The government has decided to ease regulations on the installation of public pay phones as the widespread use of mobile phones has sharply reduced the need for the once-ubiquitous item. The number of pay phones in Japan peaked at 935,000 in fiscal 1984, just before the establishment of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp.

Indonesia Ministry of Defence orders two Airbus A400Ms

2021-11-18T08:34+0100aviation24 (en)

The Indonesia Ministry of Defence has placed an order for two Airbus A400M aircraft in multirole tanker and transport configuration. The contract, which will become effective in 2022, will bring the total number of A400M operators to ten nations. The agreement includes a complete maintenance and training support package.

EDBI-backed mooring systems company Mooreast to raise $8.5m in Catalist listing

2021-11-18T07:47+0100straitstimesSG (en)

SINGAPORE ( THE BUSINESS TIMES ) - Mooreast Holdings, a mooring systems company, on Wednesday (Nov 17) launched its initial public offering (IPO) for a listing on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The company will offer 0.8 million offer shares and 38.05 million placement shares at 22 cents apiece.

Start-up Street: Will the funding tsunami for fintech companies sustain?

2021-11-18T07:42+0100moneycontrol (en)

Even as India’s first Fintech unicorn Paytm was readying the country’s largest IPO, the tidal wave of capital rushing towards Indian Fintech companies was turning into a tsunami. In the first ten months of 2021, the Fintech sector has attracted almost USD 6.5 Billion in Private Equity-Venture Capital (PE-VC) investments.

SOS India announces immediate support for Cyclone Fani and commitment to the protection of children

2021-11-18T05:04+0100businessnewsthisweek (en)

In view of the anticipated problems that families and children are facing due to cyclone Fani, SOS Children’s Villages of India, a voluntary child care organisation, has announced immediate support for cyclone Fani and its commitment to protecting children in the region.

Operator: Minimal impact of Fukushima water release

2021-11-18T04:39+0100compsmag (en)

TEPCO plans to send the water through an undersea tunnel and discharge it about 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) away from the coastal power plant after treating and diluting it with large amounts of seawater. According to the simulation, radiation levels of seawater right above the release point temporarily....

Search continues for 3 missing after deadly mudslide south of Lillooet

2021-11-18T04:12+0100barrie (en)

Vancouver - After finding the body of a woman from the Lower Mainland on Tuesday, search and rescue crews are still looking for three more people believed to be missing after Monday’s massive mudslide on Highway 99 south of Lillooet. “The work is very complex.

5.0 M Earthquake Jolts North Bengkulu

2021-11-17T23:55+0100tempo-co (en)

measuring 5.0 magnitudes in the Richter scale jolted North Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu Province at around 10:30 a.m. local time, Wednesday, November 17. The Bengkulu Regional Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) head of data and information unit, Anang Anwar, confirmed that the....

British Columbia’s ‘Worst Weather Storm in a Century’ Has Turned Deadly

2021-11-17T16:50+0100vice-com-uk (en)

Severe flooding in British Columbia has reached catastrophic proportions with one person killed and several more feared dead. A body of an unidentified woman was recovered at the site of the mudslide on Highway 99 between Pemberton and Lillooet, at least 250 kilometres northeast from Vancouver.

How an entire Soviet town disappeared from the face of the Earth in a matter of minutes

2021-11-17T15:40+0100rbth (en)

Early in the morning on November 5, 1952, the residents of Severo-Kurilsk were woken up by strong underground tremors. It was two minutes to four in the morning. The walls of houses cracked and swayed, plaster came down, ceiling lights rattled and crockery, books and photographs fell to the floor.

JMSE, Vol. 9, Pages 1281: A Stereo Matching Method for 3D Image Measurement of Long-Distance Sea Surface

2021-11-17T12:38+0100mdpi (en)

Tsunamis are some of the most destructive natural disasters. Some proposed tsunami measurement and arrival prediction systems use a limited number of instruments, then judge the occurrence of the tsunami, forecast its arrival time, location and scale. Since there are a limited number of measurement....

Papua New Guinea: Magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurs offshore of New Ireland Province, east of Kokopo, Nov. 17

2021-11-17T09:35+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurred in the Solomon Sea, off the coast of Papua New Guinea's New Ireland Province, at around 18:39 Nov. 17. The epicenter was about 142 km (88 miles) east of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 97 km (60 miles), and....