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Earthquake Shakes up Northern California Town

Earthquake Shakes up Northern California Town

  As the residents of Greenville, California were watching television, and relaxing in their homes, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake disturbed their quiet evening.  The northern California town, about 25 miles south of Susanville was shaken by the quake at 8:47 p.m. Thursday. There have been no reports of serious damage, only minor breakage as items [...]

Earthquake in Kuril Islands

Earthquake in Kuril Islands

An earthquake struck the Kuril Islands far north of Japan, and far eastern Russian Sunday, but no damage or tsunami alerts are reported. The magnitude of the quake has reports of various strengths, between 5.2 and 7.2. The tremor struck around midday in the Pacific Ocean at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers. The [...]

Five climbers feared dead after Mayon Volcano spewed a thick column of ash

Five climbers feared dead after Mayon Volcano spewed a thick column of ash

Five climbers were feared dead, which include four foreigners and a Filipino guide after Mayon Volcano spewed thick column of ash. Dozens more were trapped as one of the most active volcanoes erupted at daybreak, Tuesday, May 7, 2013. From a group of 27 mountaineers, seven were injured that included foreigners and Filipino guides. Kenneth [...]

Earthquake Magnitude 5.8 Violently Shakes Fiji Islands Region

Earthquake Magnitude 5.8 Violently Shakes Fiji Islands Region

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake violently struck the Fiji Islands within the last hour. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that 5.8 shake was 239km NNE of Ceva-i-Ra, Fiji and hit at approximately 10:10:55 UTC. According to the U.S.-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, a destructive tsunami was not generated, based on earthquake and historical tsunami data. This [...]

6.9 magnitude earthquake hits China

6.9 magnitude earthquake hits China

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake has hit the western Chinese region of Sichuan. The U.S. Geological Survey says Saturday’s quake was centered 115 kilometers northwest of the town of Leshan. The extent of damages, and casualties if any, remains unclear. The quake struck 115 km southwest of Chengdu, one of the biggest cities in Sichuan province, at [...]

7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Iran 50 miles from Pakistan

7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Iran 50 miles from Pakistan

Major Iranian Earthquake Causes Damage in Pakistan A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Iran Tuesday in a rural area about 50 miles from its border with Pakistan.  Pakistan is reporting the loss of 34 lives, 80 injured and the destruction of 100 mud-homes and 50 businesses. Initial reports from Iran cited 47 deaths, but all numbers [...]

Major Iranian Earthquake Causes Damage in Pakistan

Major Iranian Earthquake Causes Damage in Pakistan

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Iran Tuesday in a rural area about 50 miles from its border with Pakistan.  Pakistan is reporting the loss of 13 lives and the destruction of 100 mud-homes and 50 businesses. Initial reports from Iran cited 47 deaths, but all numbers of casualties were later removed from the news services.  [...]

Philippines Shaken By 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake

Philippines Shaken By 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake

San Jose, Surigao del Norte, Philippines was shaken by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake less than an hour ago. The quake struck Saturday 17km ENE of San Isidro, Philippines 2013-03-30 01:50:45 UTC according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, the state-run Philippines News Agency (PNA) reported. Although the [...]

Guatemala Earthquake 6.2 Magnitude Strikes it’s Pacific Coastline

Guatemala Earthquake 6.2 Magnitude Strikes it’s Pacific Coastline

GUATEMALA CITY — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook Guatemala’s Pacific coastline on Monday at 4.02 .p.m. PT The USGS said Monday that the 6.2 earthquake, which struck Guatemala was located 3 miles (6 kilometers) northwest of San Jose Pinula and had a depth of 200 kilometers (124 miles). Guatemalan authorities had no immediate reports of damage. [...]

Earthquake: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Reported in The Kuril Islands

Earthquake: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Reported in The Kuril Islands

TSUNAMI BULLETIN NUMBER 001 PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER/NOAA/NWS ISSUED AT 1413Z 28 FEB 2013 THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO AREAS WITHIN AND BORDERING THE PACIFIC OCEAN AND ADJACENT SEAS…EXCEPT ALASKA…BRITISH COLUMBIA… WASHINGTON…OREGON AND CALIFORNIA. … TSUNAMI INFORMATION BULLETIN … THIS BULLETIN IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS BULLETIN IS ISSUED AS ADVICE TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. ONLY NATIONAL [...]

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  • Pakistan International Airlines Flight Diverted From Manchester Airport May 24, 2013
     Royal Air Force fighter jets diverted a Pakistan International Airlines flight from Manchester airport to Stansted Airport Friday.  The ‘Typhoon’ jets were ordered to escort the aircraft away from busy Manchester, for “security” reasons. In the aftermath of the murder of a member of the British military in Woolwich two days ago, England has been […]
    James Turnage
  • Earthquake Shakes up Northern California Town May 24, 2013
      As the residents of Greenville, California were watching television, and relaxing in their homes, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake disturbed their quiet evening.  The northern California town, about 25 miles south of Susanville was shaken by the quake at 8:47 p.m. Thursday. There have been no reports of serious damage, only minor breakage as items […]
    James Turnage
  • Sunscreen, Sunshine, and Fun for Memorial Day Weekend May 24, 2013
    The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention wants you to remember the sunscreen when you head out the door this weekend.  When you are packing your bags for your Memorial Day fun, make sure sunscreen is on your mind, on your skin, and in your car. This Friday is the fourth annual “Don’t Fry Day.” […]
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