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26th March, 2013
New study highlights California tsunami risk
Study says tidal waves of eight meters or more could hit northern California following a quake of magnitude 8 or more.
Study says tidal waves of eight meters or more could hit northern California following a quake of magnitude 8 or more.
9th March, 2013
Thousands in Japan demand end to nuclear power
Demonstrators said they would never forget the Fukushima disaster, and expressed alarm over the government's eagerness to restart reactors.
Demonstrators said they would never forget the Fukushima disaster, and expressed alarm over the government's eagerness to restart reactors.
20th January, 2013
Imran threatens ‘tsunami march to save democracy’
Tehrik-i-Insaaf chief Imran Khan has threatened to launch a ‘tsunami march’ if a ‘neutral’ caretaker prime minister is not appointed before elections.
Tehrik-i-Insaaf chief Imran Khan has threatened to launch a ‘tsunami march’ if a ‘neutral’ caretaker prime minister is not appointed before elections.
5th January, 2013
7.7-magnitude earthquake hits off Alaska coast: USGS
The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 0858 GMT, was located 102 kilometres west of Craig, Alaska, according to the USGS.
The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 0858 GMT, was located 102 kilometres west of Craig, Alaska, according to the USGS.
26th December, 2012
The Asian tsunami remembered
The Asian Tsunami killed 226,000 people in 13 countries of the Indian Ocean, from Thailand to Sri Lanka. Eight years on the disaster is remembered.
The Asian Tsunami killed 226,000 people in 13 countries of the Indian Ocean, from Thailand to Sri Lanka. Eight years on the disaster is remembered.
14th December, 2012
Cyclone flattens homes in Samoa; three reported dead
Phone lines, Internet service and electricity were down across the country, and the airport was closed.
Phone lines, Internet service and electricity were down across the country, and the airport was closed.
23rd November, 2012
Toshiba unveils dog-like robot for Fukushima plant
The robot is expected to help workers decide which parts of buildings are safe to enter and for how long.
The robot is expected to help workers decide which parts of buildings are safe to enter and for how long.
21st November, 2012
Toshiba shows four-legged robot for nuke disaster
Tokyo Electric Power Co. said it might use the robot to inspect the suppression chamber of the Fukushima plant.
Tokyo Electric Power Co. said it might use the robot to inspect the suppression chamber of the Fukushima plant.
28th October, 2012
Tsunami warning for Hawaii lifted after Canada earthquake
“Based on all available data the tsunami threat has decreased and is now at the advisory level and not expected to increase,” the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center announced.
“Based on all available data the tsunami threat has decreased and is now at the advisory level and not expected to increase,” the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center announced.
31st August, 2012
Tsunami warning in Philippines, region after 7.9-magnitude earthquake
The quake was centred off the east coast, 146 km off the town of Guiuan in Samar province at a depth of about 32 km.
The quake was centred off the east coast, 146 km off the town of Guiuan in Samar province at a depth of about 32 km.
31st July, 2012
Refurbished Japanese cars may be hazardous
The automotive parts industry is demanding the local authorities as well as Japan to certify that all vehicles being imported into Pakistan are radiation-free.
The automotive parts industry is demanding the local authorities as well as Japan to certify that all vehicles being imported into Pakistan are radiation-free.
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28th May, 2012
Delusion of revolution
A public meeting of thousands, a well-attended dharna, a talk-show brawl, or even a pop concert is seemingly indicative of a ‘revolution.’
A public meeting of thousands, a well-attended dharna, a talk-show brawl, or even a pop concert is seemingly indicative of a ‘revolution.’
4th May, 2012
Japan switches off last nuclear power plant; will it cope?
Japan shuts down its last working nuclear power reactor leaving it without nuclear power for the first time since 1970.
Japan shuts down its last working nuclear power reactor leaving it without nuclear power for the first time since 1970.
26th April, 2012
GPS could speed up tsunami alert systems: researchers
Scientists urge to adopt GPS system for tsunami warnings as it could be more faster than traditional methods.
Scientists urge to adopt GPS system for tsunami warnings as it could be more faster than traditional methods.
23rd April, 2012
Boy glad football lost in tsunami found in Alaska
A teenager who lost his home and belongings in the tsunami gets his one prized possession back.
A teenager who lost his home and belongings in the tsunami gets his one prized possession back.
17th April, 2012
Tokyo Sky Tree safe from quakes: operator
The operator of Tokyo Sky Tree explained how the world's second-highest building will survive the strong earthquakes that regularly shake Japan.
The operator of Tokyo Sky Tree explained how the world's second-highest building will survive the strong earthquakes that regularly shake Japan.
17th April, 2012
Strong earthquake shakes central Chile
The quake sent tremors through the Santiago, sparking concern and causing power outages, but there were no reports of major damage.
The quake sent tremors through the Santiago, sparking concern and causing power outages, but there were no reports of major damage.
17th April, 2012
Quake sends Indonesians fleeing from Aceh parliament
The 5.1-quake hit at a depth of around 42 kilometres, 80 kilometres southwest of the provincial capital Banda Aceh.
The 5.1-quake hit at a depth of around 42 kilometres, 80 kilometres southwest of the provincial capital Banda Aceh.
13th April, 2012
Banda Aceh’s tsunami scare
The ocean is both a blessing and a curse to the idyllic coastal district of Banda Aceh.
The ocean is both a blessing and a curse to the idyllic coastal district of Banda Aceh.
12th April, 2012
Warning systems help alert public
Regional tsunami warning systems helped evacuate public in Southeast Asia.
Regional tsunami warning systems helped evacuate public in Southeast Asia.
