Survivors of the massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan could be facing a serious health issue if they were near the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. Continue reading
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Strong Earthquake Strikes Russia’s Kuril Islands
An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 6.8 struck today near the Kuril Islands, a remote archipelago between Russia’s Far East and Japan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The temblor’s epicenter was 100 miles (161 km) south-southwest of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia, and 1,231 miles (1,981 km) northeast of Tokyo, Japan. It originated 3 miles (4.9 km) deep and struck at 4:12 a.m. Saturday local time [1812 Friday UTC], the USGS reports.
Earthquakes of this size are considered major and can cause significant damage, especially with poorly built structures. Even well designed buildings can be damaged or, in some cases, destroyed depending on the severity of the quake and a building’s proximity to the epicenter. Earthquakes of this size are sometimes followed by significant aftershocks.
Source: Live Science – Strong Earthquake Strikes Russia’s Kuril Islands
Magnitude 6.2 quake jolts eastern Japan, no tsunami warning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 jolted eastern Japan on Monday, public broadcaster NHK said, adding that no tsunami warning had been issued. Continue reading
Massive Aftershocks Continue To Hit Solomon Islands
Rescue efforts in the Solomon Islands have been hampered by ongoing aftershocks of significant intensity. Late Friday local time, a 7.1 magnitude aftershock caused residents to fear a second tsunami was possible. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the quake did not cause a tsunami.
The death toll from Wednesday’s 8.0 quake and resulting tsunami has risen to 13 confirmed dead. Continue reading
Deadly Tsunami Strikes Solomon Islands
Five people are dead after a major earthquake off the Solomon Islands created a tsunami. The 8.0 magnitude quake happened around 12:30 p.m. local time.
The five dead are four elderly people and one child. However, the director of nursing for Lata hospital said the death toll could very likely rise after assessing the final impact. Continue reading
Tsunami warning issued in Pacific after magnitude 8.0 quake near Solomon Islands
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.0 struck near the Pacific’s Solomon Islands, sparking a tsunami alert for much of the region. Continue reading
Whole Lotta Shakin’ On The Ring of Fire
The Pacific “Ring of Fire” is doing its impression of Jerry Lee Lewis with a “whole lotta shakin’ going on” over the last day. Four earthquakes of a magnitude of 6 or greater shook three points on the “ring.”
The first struck in Chile with a magnitude 6.8 quake. The quake centered about 24 miles north of Vallenar and was felt as far away as the capital city of Santiago. One woman died of a heart attack that local officials attributed to stress brought on by the strong quake. Continue reading
Magnitude 5.3 quake 170 miles off Oregon coast
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has been recorded about 170 miles off the southern Oregon coast. The National Weather Service’s West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center said there was no danger of a tsunami from the Tuesday evening quake. Continue reading
4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Up Italy
Some residents of northern Italy were forced into the street after an earthquake rocked the region.
The 4.8 magnitude quake was less than 10 miles deep just north of the city of Lucca. The quake was felt as far away as Milan and Florence. Continue reading
Magnitude 6.0 Quake Hits Off Indonesia’s Sumatra Island
A 6.0-magnitude quake was registered early on Tuesday off Indonesia’s Sumatra island in the Indian Ocean, Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics said. Continue reading
