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2nd April, 2013
6.0 undersea earthquake hits off Japan
A magnitude-6.0 undersea earthquake hit off eastern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. No tsunami alert was issued.
A magnitude-6.0 undersea earthquake hit off eastern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. No tsunami alert was issued.
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.
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.
20th April, 2012
“Bumblebee” gecko discovered in Papua New Guinea
The biological name of the newly discovered species is Nactus Kunan with black and gold bands like bumble bee.
The biological name of the newly discovered species is Nactus Kunan with black and gold bands like bumble bee.
12th April, 2012
‘Odd duck’ Indonesia quake surprises scientists
Wednesday’s magnitude-8.6 occurred along a strike-slip fault line similar to California’s San Andreas Fault.
Wednesday’s magnitude-8.6 occurred along a strike-slip fault line similar to California’s San Andreas Fault.
8th April, 2012
USGS: Some Alaska polar bears losing their fur
Alaska polar bears are losing their fur and US Geological Survey scientists don’t know why.
Alaska polar bears are losing their fur and US Geological Survey scientists don’t know why.
15th January, 2012
Project to pour water into volcano to make power
Geothermal energy developers plan to pump 24 million gallons (91 million liters) of water into the side of a dormant volcano in Central Oregon this…
Geothermal energy developers plan to pump 24 million gallons (91 million liters) of water into the side of a dormant volcano in Central Oregon this…
23rd December, 2011
Strong earthquakes rattle New Zealand’s Christchurch
NEW ZEALAND: A series of strong earthquakes struck the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, rattling buildings, sending goods tumbling from shelves and prompting…
NEW ZEALAND: A series of strong earthquakes struck the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, rattling buildings, sending goods tumbling from shelves and prompting…
10th November, 2011
Afghan riches could spark new “Great Game”
KABUL: Beneath the din of machine-gun fire reverberating through Afghanistan’s embattled valleys, a quieter competition for eventual control of the country’s mineral riches is getting…
KABUL: Beneath the din of machine-gun fire reverberating through Afghanistan’s embattled valleys, a quieter competition for eventual control of the country’s mineral riches is getting…
13th October, 2011
Strong quake causes panic in Indonesia’s Bali
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Bali Thursday, causing panic in tourist areas as people fled buildings that cracked as they shook…
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Bali Thursday, causing panic in tourist areas as people fled buildings that cracked as they shook…
20th September, 2011
US scientists testing earthquake early warning
Elizabeth Cochran belongs to an exclusive club of scientists who receive a heads up every time the state shakes. She was sitting in her office…
Elizabeth Cochran belongs to an exclusive club of scientists who receive a heads up every time the state shakes. She was sitting in her office…
6th September, 2011
Earthquake prediction still stymies scientists
LOS ANGELES: The East Coast earthquake left more than just residents unaccustomed to feeling the ground shake and sway in a daze. It also surprised…
LOS ANGELES: The East Coast earthquake left more than just residents unaccustomed to feeling the ground shake and sway in a daze. It also surprised…
15th May, 2011
Quake jolts different parts of Pakistan
KARACHI: An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 was recorded early Sunday that jolted different parts of Pakistan, DawnNews reported. Its epicentre was 207 kilometres deep, and…
KARACHI: An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 was recorded early Sunday that jolted different parts of Pakistan, DawnNews reported. Its epicentre was 207 kilometres deep, and…
28th March, 2011
No long-distance risks from mega-quakes: study
PARIS: Monster earthquakes like the 9.0-magnitude event that occurred off Japan on March 11 are unlikely to trigger a large quake in distant regions of…
PARIS: Monster earthquakes like the 9.0-magnitude event that occurred off Japan on March 11 are unlikely to trigger a large quake in distant regions of…
27th March, 2011
Magnitude 5.8 quake hits off Mexico Pacific coast
WASHINGTON: A moderate 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of southern Mexico, the US Geological Survey said on Sunday. The quake hit 10…
WASHINGTON: A moderate 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of southern Mexico, the US Geological Survey said on Sunday. The quake hit 10…
15th March, 2011
Japan warns radioactive levels high around plant after blast
TOKYO: Japan’s prime minister said on Tuesday that radioactive levels had become high around an earthquake-stricken nuclear power plant after an explosion there, and there…
TOKYO: Japan’s prime minister said on Tuesday that radioactive levels had become high around an earthquake-stricken nuclear power plant after an explosion there, and there…
