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Earthquake in Papa New Guinea: Quake of Magnitude 6.1 on Richter Scale Jolts New Ireland Region

Port Moresby, November 6: An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter Scale jolted the New Ireland region of Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) said. The NCS stated that the earthquake hit at 8:06 PM (IST), at a depth …

Very strong mag. 6.0 earthquake - New Ireland Region, P.n.g., on Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, at 12:36 am (GMT +10) - ...

Strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake at 58 km depth 6 Nov 14:43 UTC: First to report: EMSC after 7 minutes. 6 Nov 14:43: Epicenter location corrected by 2.6 km (1.6 mi) towards WSW. ... [show all] ...6 Nov 14:45: Hypocenter depth recalculated from 105.0 to 49.0 …

Ethiopia hit by third Earthquake, expert raises dam safety concerns

A third earthquake struck Ethiopia on Sunday with a magnitude of 4.7 on a depth of 10 km, about 570 km from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and approximately 400 km from the eastern border of the lake. A professor of geology and water resources …

5.0-magnitude earthquake jolts off Indonesia's Papua

JAKARTA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's eastern Papua province on Wednesday, the country's meteorology and geophysics agency reported. The tremor occurred at 16:14 p.m. Jakarta time (0914 GMT) with its epicenter …

4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes in the U.S

According to the United States Geological Survey, Hawaii experienced a 4.8-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, November 5. The earthquake, which occurred in Pāhala, was centered at a depth of 38.4 kilometers (approximately 23.9 miles). According to the USGS, …

New Madrid Quake Hits Where Historic Sand Blows Happened in 1811

Something just happened in a place where one of the most impactful earthquakes in history shook Missouri in 1811. I'm probably one of the few that noticed that a tiny quake was just confirmed by the USGS in the same location where sand blew out of the …

Santa Clara County raises fairness concerns over Earthquakes’ new training facility, public fields at fairgrounds

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has raised concerns about the proposed financial terms with the San Jose Earthquakes that could allow the MLS franchise to build a 35,000-square foot state-of-the-art training facility and four public soccer …

Scientists Use Earthquake Secrets to Build Stronger Materials

Researchers are leveraging insights from mica and earthquake statistics to understand material degradation in infrastructures like buildings, bridges, and solar panels. They tested mica under varying chemical conditions to analyze its resilience and …

Urgent: 6.0-magnitude quake hits New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea -- GFZ

HONG KONG, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted the New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea at 14:36:20 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially …

Quaker Valley volleyball exits state, but breakthrough year a thrill

LEETSDALE — Saturday was a historic day for the Quaker Valley volleyball program as for the first time in the program's history, the Quakers captured its first WPIAL Class 2A title with a sweep of Hopewell at AHN Arena on Saturday afternoon. The …

Elon Musk claims he’s one of the best Quake players in the world but he isn’t

Just how good is Musk at Quake? (Bethesda/Shuttertstock/Metro)Not content with being the richest man in the world, Elon Musk says he was also one of the first esports stars, although his story doesn’t seem to check out. It’s long been known that …

5.9-magnitude quake occur near coast of Papua New Guinea

A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean near the coast of Papua New Guinea in the early morning of Thursday, at 12.36 am local time (GMT +10), Report informs via VolcanoDiscovery.

Earthquake prediction technique could shine light on strength of materials

A common mineral and earthquake and avalanche statistics can be used to measure the impact of hostile environmental events on materials. Such studies would provide important information about the degradation and failure of materials used for advanced solar …

White Orchids, Notch sister restaurant holds soft opening in Quakertown

PNG: A magnitude-6.0 offshore earthquake occurs off the southeast coast of New Ireland Province at around 00:36 Nov. 7

Further rallies and related clashes are likely in Batman through at least mid-November following the dismissal of the city's mayor and associated episodes of civil unrest. In recent days, thousands of activists have held various types of demonstrations …

Taiwan: Magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurs in Philippine Sea at around 01:19 Nov. 7

Further rallies and associated disruptions are likely across Bangladesh into at least early December as the interim government works to stabilize the country following the ousting of long-time Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) leader Sheikh Hasina. In …

GFZ: central Peru experiences 5.7-magnitude earthquake

(MENAFN) Central Peru was shaken by a 5.7-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences confirmed. The earthquake hit at precisely 19:39:36 GMT, impacting a number of communities in Peru's central region. Initial …

Over a dozen injured in 4.8 magnitude earthquake in western Syria

Some 17 people were injured in the city of Salamiyah, western Syria on Friday following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, Syrian state news agency SANA said. The quake, which was felt by residents in Syria and Lebanon, was at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), the …

Magnitude 4 earthquake strikes Davao Occidental town

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4 earthquake struck a Davao Occidental town on Wednesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In a bulletin, Phivolcs said the earthquake was located east of Balut Island and …

BLUETTI expande sus soluciones solares portátiles a México, potenciando la independencia energética

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, November 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A medida que México se enfrenta a crecientes desafíos energéticos, BLUETTI, líder mundial en almacenamiento de energía portátil y soluciones solares, está listo para lanzar …

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Seminole Tribe of Florida to supplement the tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Milton beginning on Oct. 5, 2024, and continuing.  The President’s action …

Disaster Recovery Center in Newport Scheduled to Close on November 9

The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the Newport City Municipal Building at 222 Main Street is scheduled to permanently close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The center’s hours until then are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center was opened for residents …

One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Debby

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricane Debby have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is Nov. 12, 2024. Homeowners and renters in Alachua, Baker, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, …

Child Care Assistance Is Available for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene

South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA Child Care Assistance even if they did not have property damage. FEMA may award payment for Child Care Assistance under its Other Needs Assistance program to those with disaster-caused …

OPIC Technologies, Inc. Leads the 3D Live Tech Revolution, Transforming News Reporting with Immersive Real-Time Coverage

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OPIC Technologies, Inc., the global leader in 3D live technology, is redefining the future of news reporting with advanced tools that bring real-time, immersive experiences …

Hancock and Sevier Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

FEMA has added Hancock and Sevier counties to the Oct. 2 major presidential declaration for Tropical Storm Helene, meaning state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in both counties may seek funding under FEMA’s Public Assistance …

City of Montreal Makes $22M Investment in Next-Gen Computer Aided Dispatch

City selects global leader, EMERES to deliver the solution MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, November 5, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EMERES, Inc., a Montreal based leading provider of advanced computer aided dispatch (CAD) solutions, has been awarded a …

FEMA Releases over $83 million to Help Vermont Communities Rebuild

FEMA has provided the state of Vermont with $83,600,591 in Public Assistance funding to help communities rebuild after the devastating storms and flooding that occurred in July 2023. FEMA’s Public Assistance program reimburses the state and local …

Biden-Harris Administration Provides More Than $2.7 Billion in FEMA Assistance to Help Helene and Milton-Affected ...

WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration has approved more than $1.5 billion in direct assistance to Hurricanes Helene and Milton survivors. These funds help survivors with housing repairs, personal property replacement and other essential recovery …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Open in Wakulla County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has opened a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Wakulla County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Helene. Survivors of Hurricane Milton or Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center.  Survivors do …

Disaster Recovery Center Open in Hardee County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Hardee County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Milton. Survivors of Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center.  Survivors do not need …

IICSR Launches Accessible Education Platform to Combat Climate Disasters and Global Inequality

International Institute of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Launches Accessible Education Platform to Combat Climate Disasters and Global Inequality PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent data …

FEMA Opens Additional Disaster Recovery Center in Tift County

ATLANTA – FEMA opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center in Tift County to provide one-on-one help for Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene. The center is open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Center …

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Emanuel County

ATLANTA – FEMA opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center in Emanuel County to provide one-on-one help for Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene. The center is open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Center …

FEMA Assistance Available for Self-Employed Floridians

FEMA assistance can help people who are self-employed, including artists, musicians and mechanics. Independent contractors are considered self-employed. To be considered for FEMA assistance, you must be a resident of or work in a county designated for FEMA …

FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Social Security, Other Federal Benefits Georgians May Receive

ATLANTA – Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that Georgia survivors of Hurricane Helene or Tropical Storm Debby, damage Aug. 4--20, 2024, may receive. Residents in Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, …

Disaster Recovery Center Will Open Tuesday in Macon County

RALEIGH, N.C. -  A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Tuesday, Nov. 5, in Franklin (Macon County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Tropical Storm Helene.   The Macon County DRC is located at: Macon County Public Health …

Preservation Specialists in Three Florida Disaster Recovery Centers to Offer Advice on Salvaging Treasured Items

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Floridians recover from hurricane damage, preservation specialists will be in three Disaster Recovery Centers this week to offer advice about salvaging damaged items such as photos, artwork, textiles and other items. FEMA and the …

Did Hurricane Helene Affect Your Well Furnace or Septic System?

COLUMBIA, S.C. – If your private well, furnace or septic system was damaged by Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for financial assistance from FEMA.  For disaster-damaged private wells, heating systems, furnaces and septic systems, FEMA may pay for the …