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Global surge of great earthquakes from 2004 to 2014: Implications for Cascadia

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:41:00 +0200

10/21/14 Earthquakes Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments The last ten years have been a remarkable time for great earthquakes. Since December 2004 there have been no less than eighteen quakes of Mw8.0 or greater — a rate of more than twice that seen from 1900 to mid-2004.

An ancient tsunami wrecked Hawaii; it could happen again

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:00:00 +0200

Brooks Hays HONOLULU, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Researchers say new evidence suggests a tsunami three times as big as the largest in modern history (a 30-foot wave) devastated Hawaii some 500 years ago.

A global surge of great earthquakes from 2004-2014 and implications for Cascadia

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:54:00 +0200

The last ten years have been a remarkable time for great earthquakes. Since December 2004 there have been no less than 18 quakes of Mw8.0 or greater – a rate of more than twice that seen from 1900 to mid-2004. Hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost and massive damage has resulted from these great earthquakes.

Weather Gang: Evidence of a ‘monster tsunami’ has been found in Hawaii, and it could happen again

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:24:00 +0200

The deadly 1946 tsunami pales in comparison to the 30-foot tsunami that roared ashore on the island of Kaua’i about 500 years ago, researchers have confirmed.

Handicrafts of Tohoku to be displayed in Vietnam

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:06:00 +0200

Japan’s exhibition featuring beautiful handicrafts and traditional techniques of Tohoku craftsmen will take place in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi from late this month.

Ride like a royal aboard an elephant in Thailand

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:13:00 +0200

The vantage point offers spectacular views of mist-shrouded jungles – and comes with a free shower

Orphan Rug showcase in Washington is connected with tension in Turkish-US relations, Turkish media report

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:25:00 +0200

Several Turkish media outlets have qualified the White House Administration's decision to showcase the Orphan Rug as a message addressed to Turkey. Ermenihaber reports with reference to Elazigdanhaber that the display of the Armenian rug symbolizing the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire can be....

Despite protests, U.S. Osprey planes take part in Wakayama disaster drill

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:19:00 +0200

Despite protests from local people who questioned the safety of the tilt-rotor aircraft, two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey planes took part in a tsunami ...

Japan minister's quitting a hitch, but won't affect reactor restart

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 09:36:00 +0200

Japan's plan to restart nuclear reactors shut down after the Fukushima disaster will not be affected by Monday's resignation of the industry min

Urgent Provider 2014 Prepares Sailors to Respond to Crises

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:16:00 +0200

Active and Reserve Sailors from multiple East Coast commands gathered at Naval Station Mayport, Oct. 16, for Urgent Provider 2014, a three-day humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet.

The city where time has stopped

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:04:00 +0200

NEARLY four years ago, the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl struck Japan. Now one Aussie tells us what life is really like inside the disaster zone.

15,800 areas in Japan face isolation in disasters

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 05:33:00 +0200

At least 15,827 local communities nationwide - especially those in mountainous regions - could become isolated in the event of earthquakes, landslides and other disasters because roads and telephone communications could be severed, according to a survey by The Yomiuri Shimbun

Life in Japan’s ‘nuclear wasteland’

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:48:00 +0200

NEARLY four years ago, the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl struck Japan. Now one Aussie tells us what life is really like inside the disaster zone.

National › 2 U.S. Osprey aircraft take part in tsunami drill amid protests

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 01:14:00 +0200

Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft took part in a tsunami disaster drill in Japan on Sunday, despite protests from local people who question the safety of the tilt-rotor aircraft. It was the first time that the combat troop carrier has been used in a disaster drill organized by…

US Osprey planes in tsunami drill despite Japanese protests

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:12:00 +0200

Two US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey planes took part in a tsunami disaster drill in Japan yesterday, despite protests from local people who question the safety of the tilt-rotor aircraft.

US Osprey Aircraft in Japan Tsunami Drill Amid Protests

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 19:02:00 +0200

Two US Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys took part in a tsunami disaster drill in Japan on Sunday, despite protests from local people who question the safety of the tilt-rotor aircraft.

2 U.S. military Ospreys take part in disaster drill in Wakayama

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 11:21:00 +0200

Two MV-22 Osprey aircraft of the U.S. Marine Corps took part in a tsunami disaster drill in Wakayama Prefecture south of Osaka on Sunday, marking the first time the tilt-rotor combat troop carrier has been used in a disaster exercise organized by a local government.

National › Japan's volcanoes made more jittery by 2011 quake, expert says

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 08:38:00 +0200

Japan's massive 2011 earthquake may trigger more, and larger, volcanic eruptions over the next few decades, perhaps even that of Mount Fuji - but predicting them remains close to impossible, a volcano expert says. The nation last month suffered its worst volcanic disaster in nearly 90 years when....

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 07:53:00 +0200

Update: 5:10PM Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Over 5,000 locals registered to take part in recent earthquake drill

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 02:36:00 +0200

By B. Chen blue@samoanews.com This past Thursday, October 16 at 10:16 a.m., a total of 5,059 local residents were registered for the Great American Samoa Shake Out - the largest earthquake drill in US history, according to information from their official website

Orphan Rug showcase in Washington is connected with tension in Turkish-US relations, Turkish media report

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 14:37:00 +0200

Several Turkish media outlets have qualified the White House Administration's decision to showcase the Orphan Rug as a message addressed to Turkey.

The Life Seeder: Sakai City’s answer to natural calamities

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 06:34:00 +0200

SAKAI CITY, Japan Established in 1950, Japanese company Shigi Shipbuilding co. is at the frontier of humanity’s survival against natural calamities, specifically, tsunamis that cause massive damage to properties and result in numerous deaths yearly. “It is difficult for the local....

Facebook 'Safety Check' lets users post they're safe in disaster

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:29:00 +0200

As severe storms spread across much of the southeast and Atlantic coastline, Facebook announced the release of Safety Check, an application that instantly allows user to notify family and friends they are safe following a natural disaster.

Japan's Volcanoes Made More Jittery by 2011 Quake

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:11:00 +0200

Japan's volcanoes made more jittery by 2011 quake, expert says

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:04:00 +0200

By Elaine Lies. TOKYO, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Japan's massive 2011 earthquake may trigger more, and larger, volcanic eruptions over the next few decades, perhaps even that of Mount Fuji - but predicting them remains close to impossible, a volcano expert said on Friday.

Facebook's new feature lets loved ones know you're safe in a disaster

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 14:05:00 +0200

With Safety Check, you can tell your friends you're okay if you're caught up in a major emergency

Great ShakeOut: How To Survive An Earthquake

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:34:00 +0200

More than 10 million Californians are taking part in Great ShakeOut drills to prepare communities across the state for the next big earthquake. They are joined by 15 million more in other states and around the world. There are several hundred known faults in California, including the San Andreas....

Facebook Safety Check will help tell friends you're safe during disasters

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 10:28:00 +0200

New feature will be a quick way to signify your status and check that friends and family arent in harms way Facebook has added a new feature that will make it easier for people to check that friends are safe when caught up in natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis.

Makabayan bloc files House resolution to terminate US-PH Visiting Forces Agreement

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 10:21:00 +0200

This incident shows that the US-PH Visiting Forces Agreement is unmistakably an affront to the State’s sovereign power to enforce its laws within its territory and makes a mockery of our justice system.” – Makabayan bloc House Resolution no. 17

Facebook 'Safety Check' lets users post their safe in disaster

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 06:42:00 +0200

Facebook creates ‘Safety Check’ tool for disasters

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 06:26:00 +0200

NEW YORK Facebook is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family they are safe during or after natural disasters. ‘‘Safety Check’’ will be available worldwide for the social network’s 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices. This includes the basic ‘‘feature’’ phones many....

Technology › Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:42:00 +0200

Facebook is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called "Safety Check," will be available worldwide to the social network's 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices.

Safety Check lets Facebook users tell friends they’re OK during natural disaster

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:29:00 +0200

. Image via Facebook. Social network Facebook has unveiled a new feature that helps users communicate with loved ones at times of disaster or crisis. Having determined that a person might be in an affected area via his or her listed place of residence, Nearby Friends app, or city where they are....

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:14:00 +0200

Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook launches 'Safety Check' that lets loved ones know you're safe

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 22:16:00 +0200

New tool notifies family and friends back home that travelers are okay in the event of a natural disaster.

Facebook launches ‘I’m safe’ notification tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 21:57:00 +0200

Facebook is to launch a “safety check” tool which will allow users to notify their family and friends that they're safe following a natural disaster or emergency. The feature will be available to the site's 1.32 billion users. The internet giant began working on the tool after the Japan earthquake and tsunami in 2011.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 21:14:00 +0200

FILE - A Facebook log is displayed on the screen of an iPad, in this Wednesday, May 16, 2012 file photo taken in New York. Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called "Safety Check," will be available worldwide to the social network's 1.

Disaster roster: OMG, are YOU SAFE? I dunno. Check Facebook

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:27:00 +0200

That bizarre situation could soon be one of the ways in which feckless Facebookers respond to disaster after the social network unveiled its new "safety check" feature. According to Zuck's spin doctors, people don't rely on the police, UN or even the Thunderbirds when disaster strikes. No, no, no. They flock to Facebook.

Facebook's new feature will allow users to let friends know they are OK

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:11:00 +0200

People often use Facebook as a way to check on their friends or family when those people may be in an area that has been hit by a hurricane, an earthquake, a tornado or some other disaster.Now, Facebook has announced a new feature that will immediately and easily allow its users to tell family and....

Facebook unveils 'Safety Check' to inform friends in natural disaster

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:08:00 +0200

Facebook has developed a new tool called Safety Check for people to easily inform their friends and family they are OK if they are in an area affected by a natural disaster.

Facebook launches “Safety Check” tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:08:00 +0200

SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Facebook announced Thursday the launch of a “Safety check” tool to notify friends and family in natural disasters. The tool will will let friends and family know you’re safe in the midst of crisis, check on others in the affected area and show which of your friends are....

Facebook unveils 'safety check' for emergencies

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:08:00 +0200

Facebook has unveiled a "safety check" tool to allow users to alert friends and family about their status in emergencies, a system developed after the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami."We want to provide a helpful tool that people...

Facebook unveils 'safety check' for disaster efforts

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:34:00 +0200

Facebook has unveiled a "safety check" tool to allow users to alert friends and family about their status in emergencies, a system developed after the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.

Facebook unveils 'safety check' for disaster efforts

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:14:00 +0200

WASHINGTON - Facebook has unveiled a "safety check" tool to allow users to alert friends and family about their status in emergencies, a system developed after the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.

I'm OK, mom! Facebook launches new 'safety check'

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:24:00 +0200

Facebook's new 'safety check' tool will allows users to notify friends and family that they are safe.

Facebook Unveils Tool For Alerting Friends of Your Safety During Natural Disaster

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:16:00 +0200

In the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in 2011, a team of Japanese Facebook engineers went to work on tools that would help people connect and communicate with friends and family in the event of other natural disasters. These tools were available only in Japan, but now, this....

Obama cancels trips to focus on Ebola

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:07:00 +0200

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Facebook Rolls Out 'Safety Check' Feature to Connect Loved Ones in Times of Crises

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:04:00 +0200

Facebook Rolls Out 'Safety Check' Feature to Connect Loved Ones in Times of Crises

Facebook launches Safety Check tool for users affected by major disaster

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:56:00 +0200

Facebook wants to know that you're safe and sound. After a major disaster or crisis -- say, an earthquake or a hurricane -- friends and family often scramble to locate and get updates from loved ones who might have been affected. Now the world's largest social network is stepping in to help that process.

Obama cancels trips to focus on Ebola

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:28:00 +0200

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:20:00 +0200

Facebook is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:18:00 +0200

Facebook says the Safety Check tool will make it easier for people to tell people they are OK after earthquakes and other disasters

Facebook unveils 'safety check' for disaster efforts

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:12:00 +0200

Facebook will use a user's smartphone location to determine if someone is affected by a catastrophe, while allowing people to correct any location mistakes.

Facebook creates safety feature for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:53:00 +0200

Facebook makes it easier than ever to let friends and family know you're ok if a natural disaster strikes

Facebook rolls out new Safety Check feature

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:00 +0200

The social networking site was inspired by the way people used technology and social media in the wake of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:48:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) - Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook creates tool to communicate with family in natural disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:43:00 +0200

NEW YORK >> Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called "Safety Check," will be available worldwide to the social network's 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices.

System inspired by Japan disaster: Facebook unveils 'safety check' for disaster efforts

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:34:00 +0200

Facebook has unveiled a "safety check" tool to allow users to alert friends and family about their status in emergencies, a system developed after the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.

Facebook unveils 'safety check' for disaster efforts

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:16:00 +0200

October 16, 2014 9:55 PM WASHINGTON (AFP) - Facebook has unveiled a "safety check" tool to allow users to alert friends and family about their status in emergencies, a system developed after the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.

Facebook’s New “Safety Check” Feature Lets You Tell Friends And Family You’re Okay After A Major Disaster

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:13:00 +0200

With over 1.3 billion users connected to its network on a monthly basis, Facebook is able to leverage its massive scale for good. It’s put those capabilities to use in the past to encourage users to vote or register to be an organ donor, but today the company announced something applicable to an....

'Great California ShakeOut' set for 10:16 a.m.

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:11:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES - Millions of residents in the Southland and throughout the state are expected to "drop, cover and hold on" today as part of an annual earthquake preparedness drill aimed at ensuring people are ready for the "big one." About 3.3 million people in Los Angeles County have registered to....

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:49:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) Facebook Inc is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:49:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) Facebook Inc is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook creates ‘Safety Check’ tool for natural disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:06:00 +0200

NEW YORK Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called ‘‘Safety Check,’’ will be available worldwide to the social network’s 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0200

Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called “Safety Check,” will be available world...

Animals have built-in seismic early-warning mechanism: Scientists

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:58:00 +0200

10/16/14 Seismic early warnings Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Unusual animal behaviors (UABs) have been observed before large natural disasters including earthquakes, but these animals’ “early warning” mechanisms have not been scientifically identified.

Facebook rolls out Safety Check for natural disasters: Feature lets you tell friends and family you are safe in an emergency

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:18:00 +0200

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced 'Safety Check' (shown) while in Japan. If you are in a zone affected by a natural disaster it asks if you're okay.

When disaster strikes, Safety Check lets people know you're OK... via Facebook

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:05:00 +0200

In times of natural disaster and chaos, people are increasingly turning to social media for news and updates. But while Facebook is a handy way to keep up to date with the latest news about Ebola, earthquakes, and other problems, it's also a valuable means of checking up on loved ones to make sure they're OK.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:59:00 +0200

Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook launches 'Safety Check' tool to notify friends you are...

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:48:00 +0200

NEW YORK – Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called "Safety Check," will be available worldwide to the social network's 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices.

20 Million Set to Take Part in ‘Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:48:00 +0200

At 10:16 a.m on Thursday, millions of people around the world will practice the "drop, cover and hold on" moves

Facebook Creates 'Safety Check' Tool for Disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:46:00 +0200

Facebook launches 'Safety Check' tool to notify friends you are OK during disasters

Facebook rolls out Safety Check for natural disasters: Feature lets you tell friends and family you are safe in an emergency

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:44:00 +0200

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced 'Safety Check' (shown) while in Japan. If you are in a zone affected by a natural disaster it asks if you're okay.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:35:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) â€” Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called "Safety Check," will be available worldwide to the social network's 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices.

Facebook launches 'Safety Check' tool to notify friends you are OK during disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:32:00 +0200

NEW YORK — Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called "Safety Check," will be available worldwide to the social network's 1.32 billion users on computers and mobile devices.

Great ShakeOut: How To Survive An Earthquake

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:51:00 +0200

Drop, Cover, Hold On: Californians are joined by millions of others across the world as they prepare for the next big quake.

Earthquake Drill: Millions In 'Great ShakeOut'

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:36:00 +0200

More than 10 million Californians are taking part in Great ShakeOut drills to prepare communities across the state for the next big earthquake. They are joined by 15 million more in other states and around the world who will "drop, cover and hold on". Schools and universities account for more than....

Earthquake Drill: Millions In 'Great ShakeOut'

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:28:00 +0200

Drop, Cover, Hold On: Californians are joined by millions of others across the world as they prepare for the next big quake.

Safety Check lets Facebook users tell friends they're ok during a natural disaster

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:07:00 +0200

Having determined that a person might be a danger area by looking at their listed city of residence, Nearby Friends app or city where they are using the internet, the new tool, Safety Check , automatically activates and sends a notification asking if they are safe. Clicking "I’m Safe" will send a notification and news feed story with the update.

Facebook unveils 'Safety check' to connect with family during natural disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:43:00 +0200

The new feature gives Facebook users the chance to check-in with loved ones if natural disasters occur.

Facebook creates ‘Safety Check’ tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:37:00 +0200

NEW YORK — Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters. The tool, called “Safety Check,”...

Armenian Orphan Rug to be displayed at White House Visitor Center

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:37:00 +0200

The rug has only been displayed twice since then, and is a reminder of the close relationship between the people of Armenia and the United States.

New Facebook feature allows users to let friends know they are safe after disaster

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 11:15:00 +0200

Facebook has introduced a new feature to allow users to let their friends know they are safe if they are in an area affected by a disaster. Named Safety Check, the tool allows the Facebook user to let their friends and family quickly know they are safe, check on others in the affected area, and mark friends as safe.

Facebook creates check tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:53:00 +0200

FACEBOOK users caught up in natural disasters will be able to alert friends that they are safe by using a new "Safety Check" on the social network.

Facebook creates check tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:17:00 +0200

Facebook users caught up in natural disasters will be able to alert friends that they are safe by using a new "Safety Check" on the social network.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:13:00 +0200

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:03:00 +0200

NEW YORK (AP) Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.The tool, called "Safety Check," will be available worldwide to the social network's...

National › Niigata governor says it is too soon to restart nuclear plants

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 09:38:00 +0200

A Japanese governor said Wednesday the country should not restart any nuclear plants until the cause of the Fukushima meltdown is fully understood and nearby communities have emergency plans that can effectively respond to another major accident. Hirohiko Izumida, governor of Niigata Prefecture -....

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 09:22:00 +0200

(AP)—Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook creates 'Safety Check' tool for disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 08:55:00 +0200

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Facebook 'Safety Check' lets friends know you're OK after a major disaster

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 08:54:00 +0200

Despite the frivolous nature of most social media interactions, Facebook's latest new feature is intended for use only in serious situations. Unveiled today in Japan, Safety Check notifications are pushed to users when a natural disaster hits and area you have listed as your location, where you've....

Facebook launches 'Safety Check' tool to notify friends you are OK during disasters

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 08:49:00 +0200

Facebook Inc. is launching a tool that lets users notify friends and family that they are safe during or after natural disasters.

Facebook 'Safety Check' lets friends know you're OK after a major disaster

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 08:26:00 +0200

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on of the Display of the Ghazir Rug in the White House Visitor Center

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 01:15:00 +0200

On November 18-23, the White House Visitor Center will show an exhibit entitled: “Thank you to the United States: Three Gifts to Presidents in Gratitude for American Generosity Abroad.” Among those gifts displayed will be the Ghazir Rug. The rug, also known as the “Armenian Orphan Rug,” was....

White House Confirms Orphan Rug Display in November

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:36:00 +0200

The White House on Wednesday confirmed earlier reports that it will, in fact, display the Armenian Genocide Orphan Rug as part of an exhibit at the White House Visitors Center, which will run from November 18 to 23, reported Representative Adam Schiff.

Japan & Barbados to Continue Building on Strong Relations

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 23:15:00 +0200

Japan and Barbados have both praised the strong bilateral relations they have enjoyed since 1967, and intend to build on the “success of that friendship”.

China: The risk of disaster-induced displacement in south-east Asia and China

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:44:00 +0200

Source: Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre Country: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam Executive Summary This technical paper provides evidence-based estimates of the likelihood of....

Japanese governor says too soon for nuke restarts

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:55:00 +0200

TOKYO (AP) A Japanese governor said Wednesday the country should not restart any nuclear plants until the cause of the Fukushima meltdown is fully understood and nearby communities have emergency plans that can effectively respond...

Japanese governor says too soon to restart nuclear plants, emergency plans must be improved

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:43:00 +0200

TOKYO - A Japanese governor said Wednesday the country should not restart any nuclear plants until the cause of the Fukushima meltdown is fully understood and nearby communities have emergency plans that can effectively respond to another major accident.

Japanese governor says too soon for nuke restarts

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:27:00 +0200

World: Le développement, seule réponse durable face au désespoir, affirment plusieurs Chefs d’État et de gouvernement

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 07:39:00 +0200

Source: UN General Assembly Country: Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Iraq, Japan, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, occupied Palestinian territory, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Ukraine,....

Not enough aid workers willing to fight Ebola in Africa

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:13:00 +0200

Vancouver's Craig Kenzie works with Medecins Sans Frontieres to train people to deal with the Ebola crisis in West Africa. He says monetary donations may be pouring in, but that may not be the most helpful response.

Realizarán simulacro tsunami Caribe Wave Venezuela 2015

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 23:28:00 +0200

La capacitación de los funcionarios estará a cargo de representantes de Funvisis, quienes tendrán la tarea de informar los mecanismos de preparación, mitigación y actuación ante este fenómeno.

Deutsche gegen Ebola: "Wer nach Westafrika geht, schützt auch Deutschland"

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:00:00 +0200

In Würzburg werden Freiwillige vom Roten Kreuz auf den Einsatz im Ebola-Krisengebiet in Westafrika vorbereitet. Der Kurs zeigt, wie komplex und anstrengend der Kampf gegen die tödliche Krankheit ist.

Deutsche gegen Ebola: "Wer nach Westafrika geht, schützt auch Deutschland"

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:26:00 +0200

In Würzburg werden Freiwillige vom Roten Kreuz auf ihren Einsatz im Ebola-Krisengebiet in Westafrika vorbereitet. Der Kurs zeigt, wie komplex und anstrengend der Kampf gegen die tödliche Krankheit ist.

Deutsche gegen Ebola: "Wer nach Westafrika geht, schützt auch Deutschland"

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:10:00 +0200

Rising above the risk: America's first tsunami refuge

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:24:00 +0200

Washington's coast is so close to the seismically active Cascadia Subduction Zone that if a megathrust earthquake were to occur, a tsunami would hit the Washington shoreline in just 25 minutes.

Initiative sammelt 42 000 Euro für Kinder in Haiti

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:06:00 +0200

Aartal. Vielen Menschen sind die schrecklichen Bilder nach dem Erdbeben im Januar 2010 noch in Erinnerung. Haiti hat sich auch nach vier Jahren nicht von der verheerenden Katastrophe mit 200 000 Toten und Millionen von Obdachlosen erholt.

Andy Wyder und die Achterbahnfahrt bei Wohlen

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:01:00 +0200

Der 6. November 2012: Andy Wyder wird 50 Jahre alt. Die Geburtstagsfeier vom Präsidenten des FC Wohlen findet im Stadion Niedermatten statt. Dort also, wo der Boss jahrelang seiner ehrenamtlichen Arbeit nachgegangen ist. Dort also, wo der Boss die schönsten Siege feiern durfte und die bittersten Niederlagen erleiden musste.

Zmiany demograficzne: geriatryczne tsunami czy szansa na rozwój?

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:27:00 +0200

Już za sześć lat osoby po sześćdziesiątym roku życia będą stanowiły prawie 25 proc. społeczeństwa - mówi Marzena Rudnicka, prezes Krajowego Instytutu Gospodarki Senioralnej. - Nie możemy patrzeć na to jak na problem społeczny, tylko jak na zwykłe zjawisko demograficzne, z którym musimy sobie poradzić.

Massive debris pile reveals risk of huge tsunamis in Hawaii

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:14:00 +0200

A mass of marine debris discovered in a giant sinkhole in the Hawaiian islands provides evidence that at least one mammoth tsunami, larger than any in Hawaii's recorded history, has struck the ...

Especialista aposta em "tsunami digital"

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:32:00 +0200

Mundo dos negócios está sendo impactado por quatro forças: o mobile, as redes sociais, a cloude o big data

Belize slow at tapping into potential 1/2-billion dollar tourism market

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:34:00 +0200

Belize has been slow to tap into a potential half-a-billion dollar tourism market, something that other Caribbean countries have been enjoying. With over 150,000 small family-sized private aircrafts in the United States of America (USA), over 40,000 of these planes fly annually to Caribbean....

La Maison Blanche confirme le prêt du tapis des orphelins

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:15:00 +0200

La Maison Blanche a confirmé que le Tapis des orphelins du génocide arménien serait prêté dans le cadre d’une exposition au centre des visiteurs de la Maison Blanche qui se déroulera du 18 au 23 Novembre a rapporté le Représentant Adam Schiff. L’exposition - intitulée « Merci aux États-Unis : Trois....

Le Musée d’art et d’histoire est prêt à accueillir un tsunami d’enfants

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 07:23:00 +0200

Pour la 2e édition des Vacances qui donnent la patate, le MAH organise six après-midi d’animations.

Geógrafo Marcelo Lagos analizó los riesgos de un terremoto en el sur de Chile en AIEP Sede Osorno

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 05:01:00 +0200

Ante una audiencia de más de 150 personas de la comunidad osornina, el reconocido profesional realizó la clase magistral “Charla Análisis de riesgos de terremotos y tsunami en el sur de Chile”. El área de Construcción y Obras Civiles de AIEP de la Sede Osorno, inauguró su ciclo de conferencias para....

Fighting human trafficking

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 02:03:00 +0200

Mon, 2014-10-20 23:19 The city of Tacloban was one of the worst hit by Typhoon Haiyan (“Yolanda”) in November 2013, when the term “storm surge” was first introduced in the most violent way possible. This writer...

Facebook lancia il servizio per le emergenze: come rassicurare i prop...

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 01:58:00 +0200

News - Un nuovo servizio a disposizione degli utenti di Facebook per far sapere ad amici, parenti e colleghi che si sta bene, che si è sani e salvi. Ovviamente solo in caso di emergenze ambientali e di cataclismi naturali: uno tsunami, un terremoto, una guerra.

Technology › Japanese firm showcases Bat-Signal of the future

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 01:23:00 +0200

A free-floating image created by firing lasers into thin air was unveiled in Japan on Monday, offering the possibility one day of projecting messages into a cloudless sky, as seen in Batman. And, like the Bat-Signal that alerted the Caped Crusader to trouble brewing in Gotham City, its inventors....

Tsunami de la tecnología acaba con la geografía

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:25:00 +0200

El avance exponencial de la tecnología, la hiperconectividad y la creciente participación de los 4.000 millones de ciudadanos de los países emergentes generarán un tsunami y cambiarán radicalmente el mundo en pocos años, convirtiéndolo en un lugar donde cualquiera puede competir y cooperar.

7 lessons from the Vatican’s wild and crazy Synod on the Family

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:06:00 +0200

Pope Francis and senior Catholic leaders wrapped up their two-week Vatican summit on the challenges of modern family life Sunday without reaching a consensus on a number of hot-button topics. So where does that leave Francis’ papacy? And the church? Here are seven takeaways: 1.

Japón: escándalo de dos ministras puso en aprietos a Shinzo Abe

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 23:58:00 +0200

El premier conservador Shinzo Abe, que apunta a las mujeres para darle nuevo vigor al gobierno japonés, sufrió un golpe duro al perder a dos ministras clave, ambas de su partido, que debieron renunciar por estar involucradas en un escándalo. Abe debió pedir disculpas públicas por haberlas designado....

CEO of Frances nuclear manufacturer Areva steps down citing illness

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 22:16:00 +0200

PARIS (AP) -- The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work.
Monday's statement from Areva says Luc ...

Protección Civil reporta normalidad en Vargas tras lluvias

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 20:55:00 +0200

Para el 26 de marzo de 2015 está prevista la simulación de un tsunami en la entidad centro costera del país

La Bati-señal podrá ser una realidad en el futuro con rayos láser

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 19:41:00 +0200

Por: RCN La Radio. Investigadores japoneses están desarrollando una tecnología con rayos láser para que en el futuro, se pueda proyectar en el cielo una batiseñal como se hacía en Batman cuando había una emergencia en Gotham City. Actualmente, los rayos láser se pueden proyectar a cinco metros de....

Calamità e disastri: sei sei in salvo dillo a Facebook

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 18:21:00 +0200

In caso di calamità e disastri Facebook invierà agli utenti che si trovano in zona una notifica: se sono in salvo dovranno rispondere personalmente. La nuova funzionalità è stata pensata dopo il terremoto e lo tsunami che hanno colpito il Giappone nel 2011.

Citing illness, CEO of France's Areva steps down

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 18:21:00 +0200

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CEO of France's nuclear manufacturer Areva steps down citing illness

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 18:16:00 +0200

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2013 fie photo, Areva CEO Luc Oursel speaks to the media as he presents the company's full year results in Paris. Areva on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 said Oursel is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File) FILE - In this Feb.

Citing illness, CEO of France's Areva steps down

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 18:01:00 +0200

PARIS (AP) The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work.Monday's statement from Areva says Luc Oursel recently notified the French government of...

Renuncia CEO de empresa nuclear francesa Areva

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:45:00 +0200

El director general de la empresa nuclear francesa Areva anunció su retiro, señalando que una enfermedad no especificada le impide seguir trabajando....

Citing illness, CEO of France's Areva steps down

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:33:00 +0200

The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work.

Renuncia el CEO de Areva por cuestiones de salud

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:23:00 +0200

Luc Oursel, director general de la empresa nuclear francesa, anunció su retiro, señalando que una enfermedad no especificada le impide seguir trabajando. Areva retrasa nueve años reactor nuclear de nueva generación UE autoriza proyecto de central nuclear en Gran Bretaña leer más

Citing illness, CEO of France's Areva steps down

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:02:00 +0200

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CEO of France's nuclear manufacturer Areva steps down citing illness

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:56:00 +0200

PARIS — The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work. Monday's statement from Areva says Luc Oursel recently notified the French government of his decision to take a leave of absence "in order to pursue treatment.

Citing Illness, CEO of France's Areva Steps Down

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:56:00 +0200

The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work. Monday's statement from Areva says Luc Oursel recently notified the French government of his decision to take a leave of absence "in order to pursue treatment.

CEO of France's nuclear manufacturer Areva steps down citing illness

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:47:00 +0200

PARIS - The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work. Monday's statement from Areva says Luc Oursel recently notified the French government of his decision to take a leave of absence "in order to pursue treatment.

Citing illness, CEO of France's Areva steps down

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:39:00 +0200

PARIS (AP) — The CEO of French nuclear manufacturer Areva is stepping down, saying an unspecified illness has left him unable to do the work.

Rekordowo wysokie skażenie wód gruntowych wokół Fukushimy

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:48:00 +0200

Poziom promieniowania w wodach gruntowych wydobytych z szybu technicznego w pobliżu reaktora numer jeden japońskiej elektrowni atomowej Fukushima osiągnął rekordowy poziom.

Japan firm showcases Bat-Signal of the future

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:40:00 +0200

TOKYO - A free-floating image created by firing lasers into thin air was unveiled in Japan on Monday, offering the possibility one day of projecting messages into a cloudless sky, as seen in Batman.

Vídeo em time-lapse mostra nuvem 'tsunami' que causou ventania em SP

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:32:00 +0200

Rajadas de vento chegaram a 55 km/h em algumas cidades da região. Turistas e moradores tiveram que abandonar a praia por causa da ventania.

Japan firm showcases Bat-Signal of the future

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:47:00 +0200

A free-floating image created by firing lasers into thin air was unveiled in Japan on Monday, offering the possibility one day of projecting messages into a cloudless sky, as seen in Batman.

Twitter 'news' spreads faster than Ebola #FakeCures #Malware

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:28:00 +0200

Social media has become a conduit for the spread of fake cures and treatments for Ebola. As if that weren't bad enough, confusion about the epidemic is also being harnessed to push malware and other cybercrime scams, security watchers warn. The hoaxes began in the Twittersphere with the spread of ....

Podzemní voda u Fukušimy vykazuje rekordní úroveň radiace

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:03:00 +0200

Odborníci nově naměřené hodnoty vysvětlují tím, že kontaminované částice se v podzemní vodě rozšířily kvůli lijákům.

Kampf gegen Ebola: Jens-Olaf Knapp vom Göttinger THW hilft in Berlin

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:57:00 +0200

Göttingen/Berlin. Der Kampf gegen Ebola wird von einem THW-Helfer aus Göttingen unterstützt. Jens-Olaf Knapp wird im Auswärtigen Amt in Berlin im eigens ins Leben gerufenen „Arbeitsstab Ebola“ tätig sein.

Former American Idol Contestant Dies at 32

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 06:34:00 +0200

Joanne Borgella, who participated in the 2008 American Idol, succumbed to cancer.

On Quake-Scarred Bengkulu Island, Learning While Waiting

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 06:07:00 +0200

Bengkulu . “Disaster,” says Kolendri, the head of the disaster mitigation agency in Sumatra’s Bengkulu province, or BPBD, “is like a corruptor: When it strikes, it drains several budgets all at once.” The province is no stranger to natural disasters, lying as it does so close to the tectonic fault that in December 2004 unleashed the magnitude 9.

Hudhud effect on Vizag holds lessons for Chennai

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 01:48:00 +0200

There's a warning for Chennai in the way cyclone Hudhud ravaged coastal Andhra Pradesh, say environmentalists.

Modi wave a 'tsunami' now: Amit Shah

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 01:23:00 +0200

Amit Shah reiterated that the election result is a stamp of approval of Narendra Modi government’s work and policies at the Centre

Modi wave has now turned into a tsunami: Amit Shah

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 01:03:00 +0200

The BJP president admitted that it was the Prime Minister’s campaign that made the difference in a situation where Shah and Modi had together taken a calculated risk in contesting the polls without their erstwhile allies.

Modi wave a 'tsunami' now: Amit Shah

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 23:45:00 +0200

Amit Shah reiterated that the election result is a stamp of approval of Narendra Modi government’s work and policies at the Centre

The powerful Cyclone Hudhud

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 22:50:00 +0200

Powerful Cyclone Hudhud has slammed into eastern India, causing widespread flooding and landslides.

La CUP es mostra oberta 'a parlar amb tothom'

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 17:37:00 +0200

El representant de la CUP Marc Sallas ha assegurat que la seva formació està 'oberta a parlar amb tothom' però ha criticat aquells polítics 'que no volen avançar decididament cap a la independència i aposten per un dilacionsime estèril que l'únic que fa és frustrar el poble'.

Sallas (CUP) pide que el 9N sea un "tsunami democrático"

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 15:11:00 +0200

El miembro del secretariado nacional de la CUP Marc Sallas ha pedido este domingo que el 9N sea una "tsunami democrático" para denunciar las imposiciones legales, jurídicas y políticas que, según él, impone el Gobierno central, y para dar un toque de atención a los políticos catalanes que no quieren avanzar hacia la independencia.

Sallas (CUP) pide que el 9N sea un "tsunami democrático"

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 14:59:00 +0200

Polizeioberrätin - „Conny“ Schröder (47) wird neue Davidwachen-Chefin

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:43:00 +0200

Das berühmteste Polizeirevier der Welt bekommt erstmals in seiner 174-jährigen Geschichte eine Chefin: Cornelia „Conny“ Schröder (47) übernimmt das nur 0,92 Quadratkilometer große Revier noch in diesem Jahr.

5 applications pour briller sur les pistes de ski

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:32:00 +0200

(Relaxnews) - Qu'il s'agisse de choisir la bonne station, de visualiser les pistes ou de mesurer ses performances, voici une sélection de 5 applications mobiles à connaitre avant de s'en aller chausser ses skis ou son snowboard durant l'hiver.Météo et bons plansL'application Ski 360...

La posible destrucción de Guatemala en 2036

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:26:00 +0200

Ya sé cuando me voy a morir y cómo. Será en abril de 2035 o, más probablemente, de 2036. Muchos de ustedes van a acompañarme al infierno o, menos probablemente, a descansar en las nubes. Según un artículo en la revista American Scientist, un asteroide de 330 metros en diámetro llamado 99942 Apophis....

5 applications pour briller sur les pistes de ski

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:12:00 +0200

Drought management to be part of local planning process

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 11:43:00 +0200

In a move aimed at pushing drought management into the planning process at the village level, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) has published a map of the drought-prone areas in the State. The map, released here on Monday, shows that 2.5 per cent of the total land area of the State across....

Drought management to be part of local planning process

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 11:07:00 +0200

Estudo atesta relato de terremoto no século 17 às margens do rio Amazonas

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 06:06:00 +0200

Árvores lançadas ao rio, desmoronamento de terra, matas devastadas e pequenos tsunamis. O terremoto descrito por um padre missionário que percorreu a Amazônia no século 17 foi agora comprovado cientificamente e pode mudar a literatura sismológica do país. Leia mais (10/19/2014 - 02h00)

Atomkraft in Südkorea: Der Fukushima-Faktor

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 05:42:00 +0200

In Südkorea wächst der Widerstand gegen die Atomkraft. Doch die Regierung will davon nichts wissen.

5.0 tremor rattles Samoa

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 01:12:00 +0200

The Samoa Meteorology Office yesterday confirmed what thousands of Samoans felt on Thursday night. {googleAds}

Facebook rolls out 'safety check' for disaster areas

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 21:20:00 +0200

Facebook has rolled out a new feature that enables people to check if their loved ones are safe during natural disasters. The built-in tool will be activated after a natural disaster like earthquake or tsunami hits, asking users in the affected area if they’re safe.

Facebook quiere que tus amigos sepan si estás bien tras un desastre

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 18:40:00 +0200

Facebook lanzó esta semana una herramienta con la que los usuarios podrán decir a sus contactos si están bien luego de producirse un desastre natural o una crisis.

Sri Lanka to mark 2014 National Safety Day in Hambantota district

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:34:00 +0200

Oct 18, Colombo: Sri Lanka will mark the National Safety Day, which was commemorated for eight years continuously since 2006, in Hambantota district this year.

Sri Lanka's former Chief Justice apologizes for his 2005 judgment delivered in favor of current President

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 08:31:00 +0200

Oct 17, Colombo: In an unprecedented move, Sri Lanka's former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva has apologized for his verdict in the "helping Hambantota" case that paved the way for the current President, Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest for presidential election in 2005.

El combate de un equipo de médicos

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 06:18:00 +0200

Mar estaba con su hijo Belén en clase de pilates; y Marta y Fernando comían un helado en Palermo, Italia, cuando la vida de estos médicos dio un vuelco el 6 de octubre al anunciarse la infección de Teresa Romero, la primera en Europa. Ese día, Mar Lago, de 45 años, Belén Fernández, de 47, Marta....

World: Humanitarian Assistance in Review - East Asia and the Pacific | Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 – 2014

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 02:43:00 +0200

Source: US Agency for International Development Country: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam, World Recurrent floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, and seasonal typhoons present significant challenges to vulnerable populations in the East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) region.

Dolomity: Krásné i smutné (cestopis)

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 01:11:00 +0200

Dolomity jsou známy především jako italské velehory. Málokdo ví, že mezi horskými masivy došlo ke katastrofě. A ne k malé katastrofě, uprostřed hor se objevila tsunami..

Safety Check es la nueva herramienta de Facebook para casos de desastres naturales

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 00:48:00 +0200

En el momento en que ocurre un evento, Facebook activa la herramienta, el usuario debe ingresar y reportar si está a salvo. Automáticamente la red social le indica al usuario si en donde está es una zona de riesgo, información que también será útil para los amigos del usuario.

Dolomity: Krásné i smutné (cestopis)

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 00:20:00 +0200

Dolomity jsou známy především jako italské velehory. Málokdo ví, že mezi horskými masivy došlo ke katastrofě. A ne k malé katastrofě, uprostřed hor se objevila tsunami..

El combate sin tregua de un equipo de médicos madrileños contra el ébola

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 23:05:00 +0200

Mar estaba con su hijo, Belén en clase de pilates y Marta y Fernando comían un helado en Palermo, Italia, cuando la vida de estos médicos dio un vuelco el 6 de octubre de 2014 al anunciarse la infección de Teresa Romero, la primera en Europa.

Yalçın Akdoğan: 'Süreci bozan sürecin altında kalır'

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:35:00 +0200

Başbakan Yardımcısı Yalçın Akdoğan, çözüm sürecine ilişkin, ''Süreci bozan, sabote eden, sürecin altında kalır. Tarihe de millete de hesap veremez'' dedi.

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:11:00 +0200

Les médecins Marta Arsuaga Vicente, Fernando de la Calle et Maria del Mar Lago, dans le couloir de l'hôpital Carlos III à Madrid, le 14 octobre 2014 - Dani Pozo AFP. © 2014 AFP Créé le 17.10.2014 à 18:10; Mis à jour le 17.10.2014 à 18:30; Mots-clés Aucun mot-clé. Mar était avec ses enfants.

Zimbabwe: Humanitarian Assistance in Review Southern Africa | Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 – 2014

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:36:00 +0200

Source: US Agency for International Development Country: Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Seychelles, Zimbabwe Cyclical drought, food insecurity, cyclones, floods, disease outbreaks, and complex emergencies present significant challenges to vulnerable populations throughout the Southern Africa region.

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:26:00 +0200

Madrid (AFP) Mar était avec ses enfants. Belen en cours de "Pilates", Marta et Fernando mangeaient une glace à Palerme. Le 6 octobre, la vie de ces médecins madrilènes a basculé avec celle de Teresa Romero, première patiente infectée par le virus Ebola hors d'Afrique.

Facebook quiere avisar a tus amigos que estás bien

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:19:00 +0200

La herramienta 'safety check' te permitirá enviar a tus contactos una notificación sobre tu estado tras una contingencia

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:10:00 +0200

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 20:01:00 +0200

18:10 | Monde Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 19:10:00 +0200

Ebola : le combat fou d'une équipe de médecins madrilènes

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 19:04:00 +0200

Mar était avec ses enfants. Belen en cours de "Pilates", Marta et Fernando mangeaient une glace à Palerme. Le 6 octobre, la vie de ces médecins madrilènes a basculé avec celle de Teresa Romero, première patiente infectée par le virus Ebola hors d'Afrique.

Facebook lancia il servizio per le emergenze: come rassicurare i prop...

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:45:00 +0200

Comienzan las operaciones para retirar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 05:18:00 +0200

La central nuclear de Fukushima comenzará hoy un largo y delicado proceso para retirar una cubierta que envuelve el reactor 1 con el que se pretende evitar la dispersión de material radiactivo en el aire antes de proceder al desmantelamiento total de la unidad....

VIDEO: Hidden Paradise : Sipora Mentawai Part 1

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 06:07:00 +0200

Kepulauan Mentawai merupakan sebuah kabupaten di provinsi Sumatera Barat, berada pada jarak 150 Km di lepas pantai pulau Sumatera. Kepulauan Mentawai terdiri dari 213 pulau dengan 4 pulau utama, yaitu Siberut, Sipora, Pagai Utara, dan Pagai Selatan. Pada tanggal 25 Oktober 2010 gempa dan Tsunami melanda kepulauan Mentawai, termasuk pulau Sipora.

Comienzan las operaciones para retirar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 06:33:00 +0200

Tokio, 22 oct (EFE).- La central nuclear de Fukushima comenzará hoy un largo y delicado proceso para retirar una cubierta que envuelve el reactor 1 con el que se pretende evitar la dispersión de material radiactivo en el aire antes de proceder al desmantelamiento total de la unidad.

Comienzan las operaciones para retirar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:26:00 +0200

Comienzan las operaciones para retirar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:47:00 +0200

TEPCO comienza a desmantelar la cubierta del reactor uno de la central nuclear de Fukushima-1

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:47:00 +0200

La Compañía Eléctrica de Tokio (TEPCO) ha comenzado este miércoles a desmantelar la cubierta del edificio del reactor número uno de la central de Fukushima-1 para retirar los escombros como paso previo a la retirada del combustible presente en la piscina de almacenamiento.

TEPCO comienza a desmantelar la cubierta del reactor uno de la central nuclear de Fukushima-1

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:56:00 +0200

Comienzan operaciones para retirar cubierta de reactor en Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:49:00 +0200

La central nuclear de Fukushima comenzará un largo y delicado proceso para retirar una cubierta que envuelve el reactor 1 con el que se pretende evitar la dispersión de material radiactivo en el aire antes de proceder al desmantelamiento total de la unidad.

Latihan pembukaan jalan bagi pemadam kebakaran digelar secara nasional

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 09:25:00 +0200

[Dalam Negeri] : Badan Manajemen Darurat Nasional akan melakukan latihan pengosongan jalan bagi pemadam kebakaran di ... [more...]

Tepco comienza a desmantelar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:29:00 +0200

La retirada se efectúa para evacuar los escombros del interior, como paso previo al vaciado de combustible de la piscina de almacenamiento.

Fukushima inicia el trabajo para desmantelar la nuclear en unas tres décadas

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:20:00 +0200

Tokio (Efe y Redacción).- La central nuclear de Fukushima inicia este miércoles 22 hoy un largo y delicado proceso para retirar una cubierta que envuelve el reactor 1 con el que se pretende evitar la dispersión de material radiactivo en el aire antes de proceder al...

Tepco comienza a desmantelar la cubierta del reactor uno de la central nuclear de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 10:15:00 +0200

La Compañía Eléctrica de Tokio (Tepco) ha comenzado este miércoles a desmantelar la cubierta del edificio del reactor número uno de la central de Fukushima-1 para retirar los escombros como paso previo a la retirada del combustible presente en la piscina de almacenamiento.

Comienzan las operaciones para retirar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:29:00 +0200

Con esta actuación se pretende evitar la dispersión de material radiactivo antes del desmantelamiento de la unidad

Comienzan las operaciones para retirar la cubierta del reactor 1 de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:27:00 +0200

Con esta actuación se pretende evitar la dispersión de material radiactivo antes del desmantelamiento de la unidad

Insulele Hawaii, vulnerabile la producerea unui tsunami masiv (cercetare)

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:19:00 +0200

Insulele Hawaii ar putea fi lovite curând de un tsunami puternic, avertizează cercetători americani, după ce au descoperit de curând urme ale unei mari acumulări de sedimente marine într-o dolină din Hawaii.

Comienza la desmantelación de la cubierta del reactor uno de la central de Fukushima

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:19:00 +0200

Arenui - Gamefishing in the Far North and Three Kings

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:51:00 +0200

We had been keeping in touch with the fishing through reports on the site and Geoff had been on back to back trips so we were aware that the marlin fishing was hard. In fact it seemed to go very quiet after the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan and we wondered if that may have had something to do with it.

Nuevo Ministro de Economía Promueve Reapertura de Centrales Nucleares en Japón

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:02:00 +0200

El ministro de Economía, Industria y Comercio, Yoichi Miyazawa, nombrado luego de la renuncia de la ex ministra Yuko Obuchi,, ha reabierto la discusión sobre la reactivación de las centrales nucleares de Japón, tras el grave accidente de Fukushima en 2011, luego del devastador terremoto y tsunami que afectó la zona.

Alertă în Hawaii: Arhipelagul ar putea fi lovit de un TSUNAMI devastator, ca acum 500 de ani

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:13:00 +0200

Insulele Hawaii, vulnerabile la producerea unui tsunami masiv

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:43:00 +0200

Insulele Hawaii ar putea fi lovite curand de un tsunami puternic, avertizeaza cercetatori americani, dupa ce au descoperit de curand urme ale unei mari acumulari de sedimente marine intr-o dolina din Hawaii.

Insulele Hawaii, vulnerabile la producerea unui tsunami masiv

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:52:00 +0200

Rising above the risk Americas first tsunami refuge

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:19:00 +0200

Washington's coast is so close to the seismically active Cascadia Subduction Zone that if a megathrust earthquake were to occur, a tsunami would hit the Washington shoreline in just 25 minutes. ...

Fukushima: comienzan a desmantelar el edificio del reactor 1

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:31:00 +0200

Iniciarán con el retiro de escombros como paso previo a la retirada del combustible presente en la pileta de almacenamiento que se acumuló allí luego del accidente nuclear de marzo de 2011.