MSM Ocean and Sonardyne Join Forces on Tsunami Early Warning System

2022-02-01T10:27+0100hydro-international (en)

Metocean and environmental data measurement specialist MSM Ocean and marine technology company Sonardyne have agreed to team-up on the supply of a complete solution for warning coastal communities of a tsunami. The two companies can now jointly provide at-risk coastal nations with a single source of supply of tsunami early warning systems.

Chinese military sends two naval vessels bearing 2nd batch of aid to tsunami-hit Tonga, demonstrates responsibility, capacity

2022-02-01T09:40+0100globalsecurity (en)

Global Times. By Guo Yuandan Published: Jan 31, 2022 03:21 PM. Upon the request from Tonga, the Chinese military sent two naval vessels to the country with China's second batch of disaster-relief supplies in the aftermath of a volcano eruption, sailing off from South China's Guangzhou on Monday, the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year.

What Causes a Tsunami? The Physics Behind Destructive Ocean Waves

2022-02-01T06:49+0100maritime-executive (en)

Communities in Tonga were struck by a tsunami and heavy volcanic ash deposition from the eruption of Hunga Tonga (NZDF) Published Jan 19, 2022 11:13 PM by On Jan. 15, 2022, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano in Tonga erupted, sending a tsunami racing across the Pacific Ocean in all directions.

Ecuador: Oil spill impacts Amazon nature reserve

2022-02-01T06:24+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

An oil spill in eastern Ecuador has affected part of a nature reserve in the Amazon rainforest and polluted a major river, the government said Monday. Ecuador's Environmental Ministry said nearly two hectares (five acres) of a nature reserve in the Cayambe-Coca National Park were impacted by the spill, which took place along with the Coca River.

The rising sea boosts the impact of the tsunami on distant coastlines

2022-02-01T05:49+0100jioforme (en)

Tsunamis can travel tens of thousands of kilometers over the open ocean. Also, waves rushing to distant coastlines are generally not the type that crosses buildings, but can still be very destructive, especially when hitting infrastructure-equipped facilities such as harbors.

Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption - expert

2022-02-01T05:28+0100radionz (en)

Hermann Fritz at Georgia Tech University in the United States said this was a critical flaw in the systems which left many scientists unable to predict exactly when the waves would hit land. The civil engineer who studies tsunamis said the Hunga Tonga eruption on January 15th had unleashed an....

Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption - expert

2022-02-01T05:19+0100rnzi (en)

Hermann Fritz at Georgia Tech University in the United States said this was a critical flaw in the systems which left many scientists unable to predict exactly when the waves would hit land. The civil engineer who studies tsunamis said the Hunga Tonga eruption on January 15th had unleashed an....

They Warn Greater Care Due to the Volcanological Situation in Costa Rica

2022-02-01T05:18+0100thecostaricanews (en)

In , there are approximately more than 100 volcanoes , of which experts have determined nine as the , among them: Orosí, Rincón de la Vieja, Miravalles, Tenorio, Arenal, Poás, Barva, Irazú and Turrialba. The last volcano mentioned (Turrialba), is one of the most seen in the news in recent days, due....

Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption - expert

2022-02-01T05:14+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

Hermann Fritz at Georgia Tech University in the United States said this was a critical flaw in the systems which left many scientists unable to predict exactly when the waves would hit land. The civil engineer who studies tsunamis said the Hunga Tonga eruption on January 15th had unleashed an....

Ecuador: Oil spill impacts Amazon nature reserve Nearly five acres of Ecuador's Cayambe-Coca National Park have been polluted after an oil pipeline burst. The government has vowed legal consequences for the company involved in the disaster.

2022-02-01T04:55+0100deutschewelle-en (en)

An oil spill in eastern Ecuador has affected part of a nature reserve in the Amazon rainforest and polluted a major river, the government said Monday. Ecuador's Environmental Ministry said nearly two hectares (five acres) of a nature reserve in the Cayambe-Coca National Park were impacted by the spill, which took place along with the Coca River.

How big risk do tsunamis pose to Australia?

2022-02-01T02:35+0100miragenews (en)

Tsunamis pose a rare but very serious threat to Australia, with more than 50 small tsunamis reaching the NSW coast alone since European settlement, says Macquarie University natural hazards expert Andrew Gissing. Danger: Beaches along Austalia’s east coast, including Bondi Beach, were closed as the....

MSM Ocean and Sonardyne partner on tsunami early...

2022-02-01T00:23+0100seawanderer (en)

Metocean and environmental data measurement specialist MSM Ocean and marine technology company Sonardyne have agreed to team-up on the supply of a complete solution for warning coastal communities of a tsunami. The agreement combines MSM Ocean’s expertise in oceanographic measurement buoys, on-board....

Tongan family in ‘survival mode’ after eruption, tsunami

2022-01-31T22:35+0100tvnz (en)

While water and food continue to be immediate needs following Tonga’s volcanic eruption and tsunami, the trauma of the disaster is beginning to emerge. New Zealand-based Tongans, like husband and wife Saia and Nahutita Selupe, were among those seeing it in their families.

Solar storm 'tsunami' found deep inside Earth baffles experts: 'Must protect ourselves'

2022-01-31T17:03+0100express (en)

describes solar storms as bursts of radiation coming from the release of magnetic energy from the Sun. When the biggest solar storms smash into the Earth’s atmosphere on the Sun-facing side, the damage could be significant. But while the most powerful solar storms can be a threat, the storms are....

MSM Ocean, Sonardyne Partner on Tsunami Early Warning System MSM Ocean and Sonardyne agreed to team on the supply of a complete solution for warning coastal communities of a tsunami.The…

2022-01-31T15:07+0100marinetechnologynews (en)

MSM Ocean and Sonardyne agreed to team on the supply of a complete solution for warning coastal communities of a tsunami. The agreement combines MSM Ocean’s experience in oceanographic measurement buoys, on-board data processing and telecommunications with Sonardyne’s precise deep water pressure....

Tsunami that battered Santa Cruz highlights the threat facing Pacific coast

2022-01-31T14:39+0100bendbulletin (en)

Sheriff’s deputies stand by after closing the harbor launch ramp as a tsunami surge flows through the Santa Cruz Small Craft harbor on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 in Santa Cruz, Calif. Moments later all the water receded from the lot before flooding it again.

Rising Seas Boost Tsunami Impacts on Distant Shorelines

2022-01-31T14:34+0100eos (en)

Tsunami waves can propagate tens of thousands of kilometers over open water. And although the waves that roll up on distant shorelines generally aren’t the type to overtop buildings, they can still be highly destructive, particularly if they hit infrastructure-laden facilities like ports.

Peru Government and Repsol Revise Estimated Size of Oil Spill to Over 10,000 Barrels

2022-01-31T14:02+0100theepochtimes (en)

LIMA— Peru ’s environment ministry and Repsol SA on Friday increased the estimated size of a Pacific Ocean oil spill at a company refinery to over 10,000 barrels—significantly higher than an initial estimate of 6,000 barrels. Repsol said it had calculated the oil spilled to be equivalent to 10,396....

A strong earthquake shakes the city of Motozintla

2022-01-31T09:18+0100california18 (en)

registered a magnitude 4.1 tremor in the vicinity of Motozintla at 1:25 local time (GMT+00:00). It had a light intensity and a depth of 215 kilometers. Given the recentness of the telluric movement, The extent of the damage is still unknown in terms of material damage and human casualties.

Chinese military sends two naval vessels bearing 2nd batch of aid to ...

2022-01-31T08:56+0100globaltimes (en)

Photo: Weibo Upon the request from Tonga, the Chinese military sent two naval vessels to the country with China's second batch of disaster-relief supplies in the aftermath of a volcano eruption, sailing off from South China's Guangzhou on Monday, the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai volcano (Tonga), 15 January 2022

2022-01-31T01:23+0100reliefWeb (en)

The volcanic ash and the tsunami accompanying the eruption of the submarine volcano, Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai, located north of the main island of Tonga (GLIDE No. VO-2022-000005-TON) caused great damages to houses and serious shortage of drinking water in Tonga. Tsunami damages have also been reported in other Pacific countries.

4.2-magnitude Earthquake Jolts Papua's Jayapura District

2022-01-31T00:29+0100tempo-co (en)

Illustration of an earthquake. REUTERS. TEMPO.CO Jakarta An of magnitude 4.2 jolted Jayapura District in the eastern Indonesian province of Papua on Sunday morning, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake's epicenter was located around 33 kilometers (km) away from....

Environmental Emergency Raises Questions Over Culpability In Peru Following Oil Spill

2022-01-30T22:46+0100theowp (en)

On Friday, Peru’s Minister for the Environment Rubén Ramírez confirmed that almost 12,000 barrels of oil had been spilled into the ocean following a mishap at La Pampilla oil refinery on 15 January. This doubled the initial assessment of 6,000 barrels of oil and has sparked fresh concerns from the government of Peru and environmental agencies.

Topic #Earthquake

2022-01-30T22:09+0100newsbreak-USA (en)

Previously aired video: See coverage of a Lake County earthquake earlier this month WILLOWICK, Ohio (WJW) — A small earthquake took place in Lake County early Saturday morning – the third in that area this month. According to the United States Geological Survey, the 2.

Fiji ships relief supplies to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-30T12:42+0100dtnext (en)

Suva Fiji has shipped a batch of relief supplies to Tonga, which was heavily hit by a recent massive volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami. According to local media, 11 40-ft containers headed to Tonga on Saturday with 12 Fijian government officials being on board the vessel of Lomaiviti Princess 1, reports Xinhua news agency.

4.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Papua’s Jayapura district

2022-01-30T09:49+0100digitpatrox (en)

Jakarta (ANTARA) – An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolted Jayapura District within the jap Indonesian province of Papua on Sunday morning, however there have been no fast studies of casualties or harm. The quake’s epicenter was positioned round 33 kilometers (km) away from northwest of the district....

4.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Papua's Jayapura district

2022-01-30T09:38+0100antaranews-en (en)

Jakarta (ANTARA) - An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolted Jayapura District in the eastern Indonesian province of Papua on Sunday morning, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake's epicenter was located around 33 kilometers (km) away from northwest of the district at a....

Phivolcs: Magnitude 5 earthquake recorded in Zambales

2022-01-30T05:44+0100philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines A magnitude 5 earthquake was recorded off the waters of Zambales, state volcanology bureau the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in an advisory Sunday morning. The tectonic quake was recorded at 8:17 a.m. on Sunday with a depth of focus of 22 kilometers, Phivolcs said.

Tsunami Models Underestimated Shock Wave From Tonga Eruption

2022-01-30T05:29+0100theepochtimes (en)

LONDON—The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shock wave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometers away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to....

Seismic activity: 5.0 mag earthquake recorded in Fiji waters

2022-01-30T03:26+0100fijitimes (en)

The map showing the epicentre of the 5.0 magnitude earthquake that was recorded in Fiji waters last night. Image: SUPPLIED. A 5.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded Northeast from Labasa last night. The Seismology Unit of the Mineral Resources Department said the earthquake occurred at 9.27pm. The seismic activity was recorded 338.

Philippines: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs Jan. 30

2022-01-30T02:46+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurred near the Philippines at 08:17 Jan. 30. The epicenter was about 180 km (112 miles) west of Central Luzon. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt in western parts of Luzon island.

An Eruption Near Tonga Triggers a ‘Tsunami Warning’ for the West Coast

2022-01-30T01:33+0100chiangraitimes (en)

Tsunami Warning: The Pacific island nation of Tonga was battered by waves several feet high after an underwater volcano erupted just before sundown Friday. From Australia to Canada, including the West Coast of the United States, tsunami advisories were issued.

PREMIUM Samoa "Tonga was saved by the grace of God alone": Taina Enoka A former Samoa Observer sub-editor and veteran Tongan journalist, Taina Kami-Enoka has for the first time shared her testimony on how she and her daughters escaped the January 15 volcanic eruption and tsunami. By Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi • 30 January 2022, 12:00PM

2022-01-30T00:28+0100samoaobserver (en)

A former Samoa Observer sub-editor and veteran Tongan journalist, Taina Kami-Enoka has for the first time shared her testimony on how she and her daughters escaped the January 15 volcanic eruption and tsunami. Speaking exclusively to the Samoa Observer from Tonga, the mother-of-two girls who are....

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region - USGS

2022-01-29T23:46+0100ATAP-en (en)

(TAP) - A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region north of New Zealand, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday. The quake, which was revised from an initial magnitude of 6.6, was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), the USGS said. The U.S.

Out West climate change is real, right now – part 4

2022-01-29T16:38+0100yubanet (en)

WE NEED TO LEARN HOW TO LIVE WITH CLIMATE CHANGE AND PREPARE FOR A CHANGED CLIMATE FUTURE CK: Fire mitigation is a social welfare issue and should not be driven by a profit motive, but rather is a broader public good issue. This applies to land, forestry, building and energy management.

Trinidad and Tobago: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake, Jan. 29

2022-01-29T15:46+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurred near Trinidad at 09:40 Jan. 29. The epicenter was about 36 km (22 miles) southwest of Scarborough, Tobago. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout Trinidad and Tobago.

National Advisory: No Tsunami Threat To New Zealand

2022-01-29T13:53+0100scoop-co-nz (en)

The above magnitude is provisional and may be increased or decreased as more seismic data becomes available. This message is current and replaces all/any previous messages for this event. NEMA has assessed the information with the assistance of science advisors.

National Advisory: Earthquake Being Assessed

2022-01-29T12:52+0100scoop-co-nz (en)

People in coastal areas should: Listen to the radio and/or TV for updates, and NZCivilDefence Twitter; Listen to local Civil Defence authorities; Stay out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries, this includes boats) Stay off beaches and shore areas; Do not go sightseeing; Share this information with family, neighbours and friends.

Asia Pacific / Science & Health Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption by Gloria Dickie

2022-01-29T11:26+0100japantimes (en)

London – The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the , thousands of kilometers away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to assess....

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes south of Panama –EMSC

2022-01-29T11:15+0100euronews-en (en)

– A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck south of Panama on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre ( EMSC ) said. The quake had a depth of 15 km (9.32 miles), EMSC said.

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands, no tsunami risk to New Zealand

2022-01-29T11:02+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Gulf Today Report. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region north of New Zealand, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday. The quake, which was revised from an initial magnitude of 6.6, was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), the USGS said.

Poor building designs reflect lack of disaster preparedness: BMKG

2022-01-29T10:18+0100antaranews-en (en)

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The poor concept of buildings and spatial planning for residential areas indicate that the public is ill-prepared to face disasters, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. "It is not an earthquake that causes casualties or injuries in every incident.

Chinese military planes send relief supplies to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-29T09:29+0100xinhuanet-english (en)

SUVA, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Two Chinese military aircraft left Fiji for China early Saturday morning after delivering more than 30 tons of relief supplies to the South Pacific island nation of Tonga, which was heavily hit by a recent massive volcanic eruption and tsunami. The two military planes landed in the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa on Friday.

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region

2022-01-29T09:28+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Sat 29-01-2022 10:07 AM Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region KERMADEC ISLANDS, New Zealand, 29th January, 2022 (WAM/Reuters) -- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region north of New Zealand, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday. The quake, which was revised from an initial magnitude of 6.

The Peruvian government says oil spills are twice what was previously thought

2022-01-29T09:20+0100floridanewstimes (en)

Government said Friday that the oil spill off Peru caused by the eruption of a volcano thousands of miles away was twice as large as previously reported. The announcement came hours after the court banned four directors of the Spanish oil company Repsol, which owns the refinery where the accident occurred, from leaving the country for 18 months.

Walang banta ng tsunami matapos ang M6.6 na lindol sa Kermadec Islands Region – Phivolcs

2022-01-29T07:43+0100inquirer (en)

Phivolcs photo. Tiniyak ng Phivolcs na walang banta ng tsunami sa Pilipinas matapos tumama ang magnitude 6.6 na lindol sa Kermadec Islands Region, Sabado ng umaga. Sinabi ng ahensya na yumanig ang malakas na lindol sa nasabing lugar dakong 10:46 ng umaga. May lalim ang lindol na 34 kilometers.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 shakes an archipelago of New Zealand

2022-01-29T07:31+0100archyde (en)

The Kermadec Islands were the area most affected by the tremor, although there are no reports of damage or tsunami warning. One earthquake of magnitude 6.4 shook the Kermadec Islands on Saturday , an archipelago located in the north of New Zealand, without the authorities initially reporting material damage or issuing a tsunami warning.

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region

2022-01-29T07:22+0100wam-en (en)

Sat 29-01-2022 10:07 AM Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region KERMADEC ISLANDS, New Zealand, 29th January, 2022 (WAM/Reuters) -- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region north of New Zealand, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday. The quake, which was revised from an initial magnitude of 6.

Peru govt and Repsol revise estimated size of oil spill to over 10,000 barrels

2022-01-29T07:20+0100stabroeknews (en)

LIMA, (Reuters) – Peru’s environment ministry and Repsol SA yesterday increased the estimated size of a Pacific Ocean oil spill at a company refinery to over 10,000 barrels – significantly higher than an initial estimate of 6,000 barrels. Repsol said it had calculated the oil spilled to be....

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region: USGS

2022-01-29T07:15+0100thehimalayantimes (en)

The screenshot from the site of United States Geographical Survey shows the location of 6.4 M earthquake that occurred at Kermadec Island. The island ha also taken three other jolts all above 5 magnitude in last hour ((10:23:58 (UTC 05:45), 10:27:36 (UTC 05:45), 10:44:10 (UTC 05:45)). Courtesy: USGS.

Peru govt revise estimated size of oil spill to over 10,000 barrels

2022-01-29T06:12+0100thesundaily (en)

LIMA: Peru’s environment ministry and Repsol SA yesterday increased the estimated size of a Pacific Ocean oil spill at a company refinery to over 10,000 barrels — significantly higher than an initial estimate of 6,000 barrels. Repsol said it had calculated the oil spilled to be equivalent to 10,396....

6.6 magnitude quake strikes Kermadec Islands region, no tsunami threat to NZ

2022-01-29T05:51+0100nzherald (en)

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake has been reported in the Kermadec Islands region, about 1100km northeast of New Zealand. The National Emergency Management Agency is monitoring the potential that a tsunami created by an earthquake could reach New Zealand. The National Emergency Management Agency and....

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region - USGS (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region north of New Zealand, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday.... 45m ago

2022-01-29T05:38+0100kelo (en)

(Reuters) – A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region north of New Zealand, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday. The quake, which was revised from an initial magnitude of 6.6, was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), the USGS said. The U.S.

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region - USGS (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region north of New Zealand, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday.... 37m ago

2022-01-29T05:27+0100wsau (en)

(Reuters) – A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region north of New Zealand, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday. The quake, which was revised from an initial magnitude of 6.6, was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), the USGS said. The U.S.

Chinese military planes send relief supplies to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-29T05:25+0100ecns (en)

Two Chinese military aircraft left Fiji for China early Saturday morning after delivering more than 30 tons of relief supplies to the South Pacific island nation of Tonga, which was heavily hit by a recent massive volcanic eruption and tsunami. The two military planes landed in the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa on Friday.

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region – USGS

2022-01-29T05:19+0100rappler (en)

(2nd UPDATE) The quake in the Kermadec Islands region north of New Zealand was at a depth of 10 kilometers, says the United States Geological Survey. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region north of New Zealand, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday, January 29.

3 No tsunami threat for New Zealand after Kermadec quake

2022-01-29T05:14+0100tvnz (en)

There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand as a result of the earthquake in the Kermadec Islands Region on Saturday afternoon, Civil Defence has announced. A seisomograph shows an earthquake (file picture). (Source: istock.com) The magnitude 6.6 quake struck in the Kermadec Islands region north-east of New Zealand shortly after 3.

No tsunami risk from magnitude-6.4 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands

2022-01-29T05:11+0100radionz (en)

New Zealand Civil Defencesays there is no tsunami risk from a magnitude-6.4 quake which struck near the Kermadec Islands this afternoon. The quake struck at 3.46pm NZT at a depth of 10km, according to the USGS. In a statement on its website, the National Emergency Management Agency said coastal....

No tsunami risk from magnitude-6.4 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands

2022-01-29T05:07+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

New Zealand Civil Defencesays there is no tsunami risk from a magnitude-6.4 quake which struck near the Kermadec Islands this afternoon. The quake struck at 3.46pm NZT at a depth of 10km, according to the USGS. In a statement on its website, the National Emergency Management Agency said coastal....

No NZ tsunami risk after Kermadec earthquake, says Civil Defence

2022-01-29T05:04+0100Stuff (en)

Waipatiki Beach and campground quiet ahead of expected impacts of Cyclone Cody and after advice from Civil Defence to keep clear of water. A 6.4 magnitude earthquake near the Kermadec Islands will not cause any tsunami threat to New Zealand, Civil Defence said.

Chinese military planes send relief supplies to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-29T04:56+0100china.org.cn (en)

SUVA, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Two Chinese military aircraft left Fiji for China early Saturday morning after delivering more than 30 tons of relief supplies to the South Pacific island nation of Tonga, which was heavily hit by a recent massive volcanic eruption and tsunami. The two military planes landed in the Tongan capital Nuku'alofa on Friday.

No tsunami threat for Hawaii following 6.6 quake near Kermadec Islands

2022-01-29T04:53+0100HonululuAdvertiser (en)

COURTESY NOAA. According to the National Weather Service, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck at 4:46 p.m. Hawaii time near the Kermadec Islands, which are located in the South Pacific Ocean between Tonga and New Zealand. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said there is no threat of a....

Tsunami Models Underestimated Shockwave from Tonga Eruption - Latest Tweet by Reuters

2022-01-29T04:53+0100latestly (en)

The latest Tweet by Reuters states, 'Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption ...' Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption Reuters (@Reuters) January 29, 2022 (SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter, Instagram and Youtube.

6.6 magnitude quake strikes Kermadec Islands, no tsunami threat to NZ

2022-01-29T04:51+0100nzherald (en)

We are assessing whether the M6.6 KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION earthquake at 2022-01-29 3:46 PM has created a tsunami that could affect New Zealand. We will provide an update as soon as the initial assessment has been completed. National Emergency Management Agency (@NZcivildefence) January 29, 2022 At 4.

South Pacific Ocean: Magnitude-6.6 earthquake occurs in the South Pacific Ocean south-southwest of Tonga 15:46 TOT Jan. 29

2022-01-29T04:43+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-6.6 offshore earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean between Tonga and New Zealand at around 15:46 TOT Jan. 29. The epicenter was about around 926 km (574 miles) south-southwest of Ohonua, Tonga. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking may....

29 January 2022 - Strong Earthquake in Rantau Kepulauan Kermadec at 10.46 am

2022-01-29T04:37+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 Ruj. Kami: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.

Possible tsunami threat being assessed after Kermadec quake

2022-01-29T04:29+0100tvnz (en)

Civil Defence is assessing whether there is a tsunami threat for Aotearoa after an earthquake in the Kermadec Islands Region on Saturday afternoon. A seisomograph shows an earthquake (file picture). (Source: istock.com) The magnitude 6.6 quake struck in the Kermadec Islands region north-east of New Zealand shortly after 3.

American Samoans give generously to Tonga

2022-01-29T04:07+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

The American Samoa government's humanitarian relief drive for Tonga has raised over US$90,000 ($90,526). Churches, village organizations, civic groups, businesses and individuals showed their alofa (love) throughout the day, heeding an appeal by Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga to help "our brothers and....

American Samoans give generously to Tonga

2022-01-29T03:42+0100radionz (en)

The American Samoa government's humanitarian relief drive for Tonga has raised over US$90,000 ($90,526). Churches, village organizations, civic groups, businesses and individuals showed their alofa (love) throughout the day, heeding an appeal by Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga to help "our brothers and....

American Samoans give generously to Tonga

2022-01-29T03:42+0100rnzi (en)

The American Samoa government's humanitarian relief drive for Tonga has raised over US$90,000 ($90,526). Churches, village organizations, civic groups, businesses and individuals showed their alofa (love) throughout the day, heeding an appeal by Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga to help "our brothers and....

Peru govt and Repsol revise estimated size of oil spill to over 10,000 barrels

2022-01-29T03:10+0100thesundaily (en)

LIMA : Peru's environment ministry and Repsol SA on Friday increased the estimated size of a Pacific Ocean oil spill at a company refinery to over 10,000 barrels - significantly higher than an initial estimate of 6,000 barrels. Repsol said it had calculated the oil spilled to be equivalent to 10,396....

Peru govt and Repsol revise estimated size of oil spill to over 10,000 barrels

2022-01-29T02:48+0100themalaymailonline (en)

Workers clean up an oil spill following an underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga, in Ancon, Peru January 25, 2022. — Reuters pic. LIMA, Jan 29 — Peru’s environment ministry and Repsol SA yesterday increased the estimated size of a Pacific Ocean oil spill at a company refinery to over 10,000 barrels....

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): vigorous explosion today

2022-01-29T02:27+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

A powerful explosion occurred at the volcano from its Aira caldera at 13:19 local time today. The eruption generated a dense dark ash plume, which reached approx. 7,000 ft (2,100 m) altitude and sent lava bombs 300 meters away from the crater, some of the lava bombs reached distances greater than 1,5 km.

Peru govt and Repsol revise estimated size of oil spill to over 10,000 barrels

2022-01-29T01:40+0100malaymail (en)

Workers clean up an oil spill following an underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga, in Ancon, Peru January 25, 2022. — Reuters pic. LIMA, Jan 29 — Peru’s environment ministry and Repsol SA yesterday increased the estimated size of a Pacific Ocean oil spill at a company refinery to over 10,000 barrels....

Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption

2022-01-29T01:34+0100fijitimes (en)

LONDON (Reuters) – The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometres away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed....

Signs of an unknown sun “tsunami” were found deep in the Earth’s ice

2022-01-29T01:23+0100jioforme (en)

Under the ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica, researchers have discovered signs of a giant sun. tsunami I have collided with the Earth’s atmosphere more than 9,000 years ago. This ancient superstorm was caused by hot plasma and magnetic waves from the Sun, much larger than we have recorded in recent history.

Tsunami models underestimated Tonga eruption shockwave

2022-01-29T00:58+0100yahoo-sg (en)

Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to assess earthquake-triggered waves, did not account for the boosting effects of the shockwave. It was a critical flaw in these systems, scientists said, leaving them unable to predict exactly when the waves would hit land.

Seismic activity: 5.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Yasawa region

2022-01-29T00:34+0100fijitimes (en)

The map showing the epicentre of the 5.9 earthquake recorded this afternoon. Image: SUPPLIED. A 5.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded this afternoon in the Yasawa region. The Seismology Unit of the Mineral Resources department said the earthquake occurred at 4.16pm.

Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption

2022-01-29T00:25+0100ksl (en)

Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes. LONDON — The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometers away.

Terremoto a Panama, scossa di magnitudo 6.1

2022-01-29T00:21+0100quotidiano (it)

Il sisma al largo della costa.

Tsunami Models Underestimated Shockwave from Tonga Eruption The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound…

2022-01-28T23:22+0100marinetechnologynews (en)

The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometers away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to assess....

Tonga: Volcanic Eruption Situation Report No.2 (As of 28 January 2022)

2022-01-28T23:15+0100reliefWeb (en)

This report is produced by OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands (OoP) in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from 26-28 January 2022. The next report will be issued on or around 03 February. HIGHLIGHTS. • A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck about 219 km (136.1 miles) west-northwest of Pangai, Tonga, on Thursday 27 January.

Tsunami Models Underestimated Shockwave from Tonga Eruption

2022-01-28T19:38+0100aawsat (en)

The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometers away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to assess....

Models underestimated Tonga shockwave

2022-01-28T19:33+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometres away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to assess....

Séisme de magnitude 6.1 au large du Panama

2022-01-28T19:30+0100catnat (fr)

Un tremblement de terre fort et peu profond de magnitude 6.1 a frappé le sud du Panama à 11h14 UTC le 28 janvier 2022. L'USGS signale une profondeur du foyer à 10 km. L'épicentre était situé à environ 284 km au sud-ouest d'Arenas et à 312 km au sud de Puerto Armuelles, au Panama.

6 cancer patients sue utility over Fukushima radiation

2022-01-28T19:29+0100stripes (en)

TOKYO — Six people who were children living in Fukushima at the time of the 2011 nuclear disaster and have since developed thyroid cancer filed a lawsuit Thursday demanding a utility pay compensation for their illnesses, which they say were triggered by massive radiation.

Models underestimated Tonga shockwave

2022-01-28T19:01+0100bordermail (en)

The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometres away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to assess....

Models underestimated Tonga shockwave

2022-01-28T18:47+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometres away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to assess....

Models underestimated Tonga shockwave

2022-01-28T18:42+0100illawarramercury (en)

The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometres away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to assess....

Models underestimated Tonga shockwave

2022-01-28T18:38+0100yahoo-au (en)

The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometres away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to assess....

Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption

2022-01-28T18:19+0100thepeninsulaqatar (en)

LONDON: The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometres away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to....

Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption By Gloria Dickie LONDON (Reuters) - The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the spe... 1h ago

2022-01-28T17:16+0100wsau (en)

By Gloria Dickie. LONDON (Reuters) – The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometres away.

Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption

2022-01-28T17:13+0100rappler (en)

LONDON, UK – The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometers away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily....

Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption By Gloria Dickie LONDON (Reuters) - The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the spe... 1h ago

2022-01-28T17:10+0100kelo (en)

By Gloria Dickie. LONDON (Reuters) – The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometres away.

Models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption

2022-01-28T17:06+0100businessday (en)

London — The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometres away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to....

Terremoto a Panama, scossa di magnitudo 6.1 a 300 km dalla costa

2022-01-28T16:58+0100newsonline (it)

Terremoto di magnitudo 6.1 a Panama nella tarda mattinata di venerdì 28 gennaio. La forte scossa è stata registrata a una profondità 10 km e a circa 300 km dalla ... ...

Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption

2022-01-28T16:07+01004-traders (en)

* Atmospheric shockwave amplified waves across Pacific. * Models unable to factor in shockwave's boost. * Calls to reassess tsunami risk from other volcanoes. LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the....

Terremoto a Panama, scossa di magnitudo 6.1

2022-01-28T15:51+0100zazoom-it (it)

Terremoto a Panama | scossa di magnitudo 6 1 Una forte scossa di Terremoto ha colpito Panama. Il sisma è stato di magnitudo 6.1, registrato alle ... : Registrata una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 6.1 e profondità 10 chilometri - : Forte scossa di terremoto a Sud di Panama - : #TERREMOTO #PANAMA, #VIOLENTA scossa di #Magnitudo 6.

Silenzio da Panama, non si sa nulla sui danni del violento terremoto di magnitudo 6.1

2022-01-28T15:41+0100greenme (it)

Un terremoto di magnitudo 6,1 ha scosso il sud di Panama questa mattina, come confermato dallo United States Geological Survey (USGS). La scossa, inizialmente classificata di magnitudo 5.6 e successivamente 6.1, è avvenuta alle 6:14 del mattino (ora locale) nel mezzo dell’Oceano Pacifico, a una....

MIL-OSI Europe: Minister Brophy announces €250,000 for response to the volcano and tsunami in...

2022-01-28T14:33+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

In response to the volcanic eruption in Tonga, Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., has announced €250,000 in aid to respond to the crisis.Minster Brophy said: “I have today approved Irish Aid funding of €250,000 in response to the devastation caused by the....

Panama: Magnitude-6.1 offshore earthquake occurs in the Pacific Ocean south of Panama at around 06:14 Jan. 28

2022-01-28T13:47+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-6.1 earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean south of Panama at around 06:14 Jan. 28. The epicenter was about 282 km (175 miles) southwest of Arenas. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak shaking was probably felt in coastal areas of Chiriqui, southwestern Los Santos, and southern Veraguas provinces.

Minister Brophy announces €250,000 for response to the volcano and tsunami in Tonga

2022-01-28T13:41+0100IGNS (en)

Published on Friday 28th January 2022 Minister Brophy announces €250,000 for response to the volcano and tsunami in Tonga. In response to the volcanic eruption in Tonga, Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., has announced €250,000 in aid to respond to the crisis.

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes south of Panama -EMSC (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck south of Panama on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake had a ... 58m ago

2022-01-28T13:38+0100kelo (en)

(Reuters) – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck south of Panama on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake had a depth of 15 km (9.32 miles), EMSC said. (Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru; editing by Jason....

Shallow M6.1 earthquake hits south of Panama

2022-01-28T13:20+0100watchers (en)

The epicenter was located about 284 km (176 miles) SW of Arenas and 312 km (194 miles) S of Puerto Armuelles, Panama . There are no people living within 100 km (62 miles). 546 000 people are estimated to have felt weak shaking. There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.

TERREMOTO PANAMA, scossa di magnitudo 6.1 a La Punta, tutti...

2022-01-28T13:20+01003bmeteo (it)

Scossa di terremoto a La Punta, Panama . Una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 6.1, si è verificata alle ore 06:14 (ore 12:14 in Italia) con epicentro nei pressi di La Punta, Panama. La profondità stimata è stata di circa 10 Km . Potete monitorare tutte le scosse in Italia e le principali nel mondo....

Underwater volcanoes: how ocean colour changes can signal an imminent eruption

2022-01-28T13:13+0100reliefWeb (en)

Scientists estimate that the blast may have been the loudest terrestrial event since the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 , while an organisation which monitors nuclear tests went so far as to declare it “the biggest thing we have ever seen”. The volcano had been active a few times in recent years, with....

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes south of Panama -EMSC

2022-01-28T12:55+01004-traders (en)

(Reuters) - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck south of Panama on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake had a depth of 15 km (9.32 miles), EMSC said. (Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru; editing by Jason....

Wednesday marked 322 years since the last Cascadia earthquake. Are you ready for the Big One?

2022-01-28T11:04+0100spokesman (en)

Wednesday marked 322 years since the last Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami struck the Pacific Northwest, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management reminds us. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown designated the week “Cascadia Earthquake Preparedness Week” and urged Oregonians to be prepared.

Underwater volcanoes: how ocean colour changes can signal an imminent eruption

2022-01-28T10:13+0100un-spider (en)

Scientists estimate that the blast may have been the loudest terrestrial event since the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 , while an organisation which monitors nuclear tests went so far as to declare it “the biggest thing we have ever seen”. The volcano had been active a few times in recent years, with....

Japan’s Mitsubishi, energy agency join Gates’ nuclear project

2022-01-28T07:05+0100jamaica-gleaner (en)

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, MHI, and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have signed an agreement to participate in a next-generation nuclear energy project with TerraPower, a company started by Bill Gates. The memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday calls for cooperation in developing advanced nuclear technologies, Mitsubishi Heavy said.

China to donate new seismic stations

2022-01-28T05:34+0100dailymirror (en)

With the addition of the new centres, there will be seven seismic stations in all The Chinese government has pledged to provide three more fully equipped seismic centres and one of them is to be established at the Western and North-Western Provincial boundaries, the Environment Ministry said.

Satellite images show the aftermath of Tonga volcano’s eruption

2022-01-28T05:22+0100pasifika (en)

Newly released satellite images show the devastating, widespread damage to the Tongan islands following the eruption of an undersea volcano on 15 January. The satellite photos, provided to NPR by Maxar Technologies, show before and after images of the area.

US Navy deploys destroyer for Tonga disaster relief effort

2022-01-28T03:01+0100bairdmaritime (en)

An MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter assigned to the "Scorpions" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 prepares for take-off from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson as the ship is positioned to conduct lifesaving actions in support of disaster relief efforts in Tonga.

Foodstuffs North Island Here for NZ Fund crosses borders to support Tongan relief efforts

2022-01-28T00:34+0100voxy (en)

Foodstuffs North Island has mobilised it's Here for NZ Fund to donate $50,000 worth of product to support the disaster relief efforts in Tonga. The co-operative’s supply chain team is working alongside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), who is leading the emergency response in New....

Foodstuffs North Island Here For NZ Fund Crosses Borders To Support Tongan Relief Efforts

2022-01-28T00:19+0100scoop-co-nz (en)

The co-operative’s supply chain team is working alongside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), who is leading the emergency response in New Zealand, to help to ensure the things most needed such as food, water and first aid will be accessible for the people of Tonga.

6 thyroid cancer patients sue TEPCO over Fukushima radiation

2022-01-27T23:06+0100japantoday (en)

Six people who were children living in Fukushima at the time of the 2011 nuclear disaster and have since developed thyroid cancer filed a lawsuit Thursday demanding a utility pay compensation for their illnesses, which they say were triggered by massive radiation.

Fukushima nuclear plant operator sued for cancer linked to 2011 disaster

2022-01-27T22:04+0100missoulian (en)

They all lived in Fukushima and developed thyroid cancer after an earthquake and tsunami damaged the reactor in 2011.

Fukushima nuclear plant operator sued for cancer linked to 2011 disaster

2022-01-27T21:54+0100wacotrib (en)

They all lived in Fukushima and developed thyroid cancer after an earthquake and tsunami damaged the reactor in 2011.

Six cancer patients sue Fukushima nuclear plant operator over disaster

2022-01-27T21:31+0100thewall (en)

Six folks have sued the operator of Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, claiming they developed thyroid most cancers attributable to radiation publicity. The plaintiffs — now aged between 17 and 27 — have been residing within the Fukushima area in 2011 when an enormous earthquake triggered a....

Napier may ditch emergency sirens after studies find they can do more harm than good

2022-01-27T21:30+0100Stuff (en)

Emergency sirens in Napier that have been in use for nearly 60 years may be canned after studies found they can do more harm than good. Since 1963 Napier City Council has operated a siren-based public alert system. It was upgraded in the late 1990s and further sirens were added in the past 20 years.

USS Sampson provides disaster relief to Tonga after volcano eruption, tsunami

2022-01-27T20:42+0100militarytimes (en)

An MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter assigned to the "Scorpions" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 49 prepares for take-off from the destroyer Sampson as the ship conducts disaster relief efforts in Tonga, supporting efforts from the Australian Defense Force.

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs south of Java at around 23:03 WIB Jan. 27

2022-01-27T19:39+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurred south of Java at around 23:03 WIB Jan. 27. The epicenter was about 149 km (93 miles) south of Kawalu, Indonesia. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 26 km (16 miles), and light shaking may have been felt in parts of Java.

Spain, Portugal: Magnitude-4.6 earthquake occurs off the coast of Galicia at around 15:44 CET Jan. 27

2022-01-27T19:39+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-4.6 earthquake occurred in the Atlantic Ocean off the western coast of Galicia at around 15:44 CET Jan. 27. The epicenter was about 70 km (43 miles) west-northwest of Vigo, Spain. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 15 km (9 miles), and light shaking was probably felt in parts of Galicia and northwestern Portugal.

Japan's Mitsubishi, energy body join Gates' nuclear project

2022-01-27T18:43+0100business-standard (en)

Heavy Industries and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have signed an agreement to participate in a next-generation nuclear energy project with TerraPower, a company started by Bill Gates. The memorandum of understanding signed Wednesday calls for cooperation in developing advanced nuclear....

'Best sound': Woman speaks to mum in Tonga following tsunami

2022-01-27T18:42+0100southwalesargus (en)

A WOMAN living in Barry has finally spoken to her parents in Tonga following a devastating natural disaster. On January 15 there was an undersea volcanic eruption near Tonga which sent large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and preventing international communications.

World Magnitude 6.2 earthquake recorded 135 miles NW of Tonga Scripps National 11:06 AM, Jan 27, 2022

2022-01-27T18:00+0100abcactionnews (en)

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a strong earthquake about 150 miles off the coast of Tonga on Thursday, just weeks after the island nation was devastated by a volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami. It's unclear if Thursday's earthquake caused further damage to the islands.

6 cancer patients sue utility over Fukushima radiation

2022-01-27T17:55+0100jamaicaobserver (en)

TOKYO, Japan (AP) — Six people who were children living in Fukushima at the time of the 2011 nuclear disaster and have since developed thyroid cancer, filed a lawsuit Thursday demanding a utility company pay compensation for their illnesses, which they say were triggered by massive radiation.

ActionAid partners assess damage after devastating tsunami hits Tonga

2022-01-27T17:54+0100actionaid (en)

Young women trained as emergency first responders are assessing the scale of the damage in their communities after the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted in Tonga. The powerful eruption on 15 January was the biggest the world has seen in 30 years and caused an enormous ripple effect across....

World Magnitude 6.2 earthquake recorded 135 miles NW of Tonga Scripps National 11:06 AM, Jan 27, 2022

2022-01-27T17:21+0100wkbw (en)

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a strong earthquake about 150 miles off the coast of Tonga on Thursday, just weeks after the island nation was devastated by a volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami. It's unclear if Thursday's earthquake caused further damage to the islands.

World News Magnitude 6.2 earthquake recorded 135 miles NW of Tonga Scripps National 8:06 AM, Jan 27, 2022

2022-01-27T17:16+0100ksby (en)

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a strong earthquake about 150 miles off the coast of Tonga on Thursday, just weeks after the island nation was devastated by a volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami. It's unclear if Thursday's earthquake caused further damage to the islands.

JMSE, Vol. 10, Pages 173: Numerical Study on the Turbulent Structure of Tsunami Bottom Boundary Layer Using the 2011 Tohoku Tsunami Waveform

2022-01-27T16:23+0100mdpi (en)

In this study, the tsunami-induced bottom boundary layer was investigated based on actual waveforms obtained by the GPS buoys along the coast of the Tohoku region during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake tsunami. The k- model was utilized for the numerical analysis in this study.

Japan's Mitsubishi, energy body join Gates' nuclear project

2022-01-27T16:19+0100taiwannews (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have signed an agreement to participate in a next-generation nuclear energy project with TerraPower, a company started by Bill Gates. The memorandum of understanding signed Wednesday calls for cooperation in developing advanced nuclear technologies, Mitsubishi Heavy said.

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Tonga less than 2 weeks after volcanic eruption

2022-01-27T16:17+0100upi (en)

Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Less than two weeks after an underwater volcano explosion cut off communications on the island of Tonga, a powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Pacific island on Thursday. The quake hit about 135 miles northwest of Pangai, Tonga, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, at a depth of 9 miles.

Geosciences, Vol. 12, Pages 58: Palaeo-Tsunami Events on the Coasts of Cyprus

2022-01-27T15:20+0100mdpi (en)

Cyprus has a long history of tsunami activity, as described in archaeological and geological records. Although the study area has experienced tsunamis in the past and constitutes an area threatened by this hazard both from the Cyprean arc and from the neighboring Hellenic arc, field research on....

Japan's Mitsubishi, energy body join Gates' nuclear project

2022-01-27T15:14+0100wral (en)

. Posted January 27, 2022 8:52 a.m. EST Updated January 27, 2022 8:53 a.m. EST. By The Associated Press. TOKYO Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have signed an agreement to participate in a next-generation nuclear energy project with TerraPower, a company started by Bill Gates.

Fukushima children sue over nuclear disaster, saying radiation ‘gave them cancer’

2022-01-27T15:11+0100independent-UK (en)

Tens of thousands of locals were affected in the nuclear disaster when a powerful earthquake in north-east Japan triggered a tsunami that destroyed the Fukushima plant’s cooling systems, which sparked a nuclear meltdown on 11 March 2011. One of the plaintiffs said that she has witnessed prejudice....

Once-in-a-millennium event

2022-01-27T14:51+0100sb (en)

The underwater Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption has already triggered a tsunami, a sonic boom and thousands of lightning bolts, and could now lead to acid rain. The massive explosion of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano in Tonga was its most powerful eruption since 1100AD.

Earthquake strikes off Tonga two weeks after volcanic eruption and tsunami

2022-01-27T14:43+0100abc-au (en)

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck near the Pacific nation of Tonga, the US Geological Survey reports. The quake struck at a depth of 14.5 kilometres about 219 kilometres north west of the island of Pangai, at 7:40pm local time. No tsunami threat from the earthquake has been reported.

World News | 6 Cancer Patients Sue Utility over Fukushima Radiation

2022-01-27T14:24+0100latestly (en)

Tokyo, Jan 27 (AP) Six people who were children living in Fukushima at the time of the 2011 nuclear disaster and have since developed thyroid cancer filed a lawsuit Thursday demanding a utility pay compensation for their illnesses, which they say were triggered by massive radiation.

Japan's Mitsubishi, energy body join Gates' nuclear project Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency say they have signed an agreement to participate in a next-generation nuclear energy project with TerraPower, a company started by Bill Gates January 27, 2022

2022-01-27T13:53+0100ABCnews (en)

TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have signed an agreement to participate in a next-generation nuclear energy project with TerraPower, a company started by Bill Gates. The memorandum of understanding signed Wednesday calls for cooperation in developing advanced nuclear technologies, Mitsubishi Heavy said.

6 cancer patients sue utility over Fukushima radiation

2022-01-27T13:53+0100ABCnews (en)

TOKYO -- Six people who were children living in Fukushima at the time of the 2011 nuclear disaster and have since developed thyroid cancer filed a lawsuit Thursday demanding a utility pay compensation for their illnesses, which they say were triggered by massive radiation.

Breaking: Tonga Hit By 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake

2022-01-27T12:53+0100iflscience (en)

The Kingdom of Tonga has just experienced a powerful earthquake. This comes nearly two weeks after a series of volcanic eruptions from the and a deadly tsunami. The United States Geological Survey estimated the event to have a magnitude of 6.2 and a depth of 4.2 kilometers (2.6 miles).

Northeast faces heavy snow and blizzard conditions this weekend, but models are still unclear on how bad it will be

2022-01-27T12:24+0100flipboard (en)

Blink and you could have missed it. For six months, the United States experimented with an idea that's new here, but already a backstitch in the social fabric of many wealthy nations: A monthly cash payment to help families cover the costs of raising children. Less than a year in, though, this U.S.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Pangai, Tonga – USGS

2022-01-27T12:08+0100digitpatrox (en)

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck about 219km west-northwest of Pangai, Tonga, on Thursday, america Geological Survey (USGS) mentioned. The earthquake was at a depth of 14.5km, the USGS mentioned. There was no tsunami warning issued. Fiji Meteorological Service mentioned they’d not obtained a warning from the Pacific Tsunami Centre in Hawaii.

Tonga Earthquake

2022-01-27T11:39+0100wn (en)

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck about 219km (136.1miles) west-northwest of , on Thursday, the ) said. The earthquake was at a depth of 14.5km. (More follows). for free to continue reading. Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism Year of birth ... . .

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Off Tonga

2022-01-27T11:27+0100india (en)

Beijing: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted 225 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga at 06.40 GMT on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. Also Read - Earthquake of 5.6 Magnitude Hits Mizoram, Tremors Felt Across Northeastern States The epicenter, with a depth of 4.17 km, was initially determined to be at 19.