Oceania Earthquakes News Monitoring Service

Vanuatu - Earthquake (GDACS, USGS, Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 22 June 2018)

An earthquake of 6.1 M magnitude at a depth of 21 km occurred near the coast of Efate island (Shefa Province) on 21 June at 21.13 UTC. The epicentre was located 33 km east-southeast of the national capital Port Vila. USGS PAGER estimated a shaking up to …

6.1 magnitude quake rattles Fiji

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of Fiji this evening, the second strong shake to rattle the earth near the island nation this year. Today's quake's epicentre was 152km south west of the city of Nadi, according to the United States …

Powerful 6.1-magnitude quake strikes Vanuatu, says USGS

In a previous natural disaster homes were damaged among fallen trees in Port Vila, the capital city of Vanuatu during March 15, 2015 cyclone. — Reuters picSYDNEY, June 22 — A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu today, US seismologists said, but …

Vanuatu shaken by powerful earthquake

A POWERFUL 6.1-magnitude earthquake has hit Vanuatu, US seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake struck at a depth of 21 kilometres some 30 kilometres west of the capital Port Vila, the US Geological Survey said. USGS …

'Scary' 6.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Vanuatu after striking near the island nation's capital

The 6.2 earthquake struck at 8.13 local time according to Geoscience Australia Striking 33kms from Vanuatu's capital of Port Vila quake was described as 'scary' Residents reportedly ran from buildings as items fell from shelves inside stores  …

Magnitude 7.1 quake strikes Vanuatu

There has been a 7.1 magnitude earthquake off Vanuatu. The US Geological Survey says the quake was 127km deep. It struck at 10.52am this morning (NZ time), 35km north-east of Port-Olry and 337km from the capital Port-Vila. The earthquake was initially …

Powerful 6.1-magnitude quake strikes Vanuatu

SYDNEY: A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday (Jun 22), US seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake struck at a depth of 21 kilometres, some 30 kilometres west of the capital Port Vila, the US …

Assessing Fiji’s climate vulnerability: A blueprint for building resilience

AT A GLANCE Country Fiji Risks Climate change exacerbating natural disasters Area of Engagement Deepening engagements in resilience to climate change The government of Fiji has pioneered an innovative approach to assessing and quantifying the impacts of …

7.2 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake has struck Vanuatu. Tsunami waves are possible for coasts within 300km of the epicentre, the Pacific Warning Centre says. The earthquake was centered about 81km northwest of Port-Olry, a town in the Sanma province on the island …

Vanuatu shaken by powerful quake

A POWERFUL 6.1-magnitude earthquake has hit Vanuatu, US seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake struck at a depth of 21 kilometres some 30 kilometres west of the capital Port Vila, the US Geological Survey said. USGS …

Vanuatu thumped by magnitude 6.1 earthquake

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck off the coast of the Vanuatu capital Port Vila. The United States Geological Survey reports the earthquake struck at 9.13am (NZ time) 33km west-southwest of Port Vila, at a depth of 22km. 6.1 earthquake, 33km WSW of …

Vets with bladder cancer could wait years for government to recognize Agent Orange link

WASHINGTON — Vietnam War veteran Robert Lytle was diagnosed in 2009 with bladder cancer, a disease that he believes — and science now suggests — is linked to the chemical herbicide Agent Orange. In the past nine years, Lytle has undergone three surgeries. …

Earthquake hits Vanuatu

Grass to blame for staggering death of 'drunken' kangaroos

Posted June 21, 2018 11:53:43 Wildlife rescue workers responding to reports of "drunken" kangaroos in regional Victoria believe a common pasture crop is to blame for the animals' ill health. Michelle Mead, from Central Victoria's …

Texas military bases could soon be home to migrant families

Military bases could soon become home to migrant families while they await immigration or criminal proceedings. The executive order signed Wednesday by President Donald Trump to stop the separation of families crossing the border illegally orders Defense …

Disaster-relief shipping container from Hawke's Bay unpacked in Tonga

A large shipping container filled with essential disaster-relief supplies has arrived in Tonga, as the country struggles to restore normality after Cyclone Gita. The Hastings District Council approved a grant of $10,000 on March 22, to assist the Tongan …

Gas, drinking water remain suspended after Osaka, Japan, quake

OSAKA, Japan — Gas and water supplies remained suspended in some areas in the Osaka prefecture on Tuesday, a day after a major quake with its focus in the northern part of the prefecture. In some areas that sustained serious damage, the quake — measuring …

For National Guard, lava disaster in Hawaii presents real-world mission

HILO, Hawaii (Tribune News Service) — Always ready. Always there. That’s the motto of the National Guard, and for 48 days — and counting — soldiers and airmen from this component of the military have been doing safety and relief work amid volcanic threats …

At least 3 dead, hundreds injured by quake in Osaka in western Japan

TOKYO — A strong earthquake knocked over walls and set off scattered fires around metropolitan Osaka in western Japan on Monday morning, killing at least three people and injuring dozens. The Osaka prefectural government's disaster management …

Registration Opens for 19th Annual Military Airlift and Air-To-Air Refuelling Conference

SMi Reports: Registration is now open for the 19th annual Military Airlift and Air-To-Air Refuelling conference, taking place 4 – 5 December 2018 in Rome, Italy LONDON, WATERLOO, UNITED KINGDOM, June 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMi is proud …

Tarps Now® Expansion Focuses on Deliveries of Heavy Duty Tarps & Covers

Company Expansion Continues as Significant Demand for Heavy Duty Tarps & Covers Outstrips Supplies ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES -- Tarps Now® is pleased to …

Property Damage Attorney Discusses What Flood Insurance Covers and Does Not Cover

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We are finally about to hit our summer months. As a homeowner, you need to be mindful of potential property damage claims associated with this time of year. …

Pennsylvania Corporate Whistleblower Center Now Urges A Construction Manager for A Firm That Builds Highways or ...

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, June 6, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pennsylvania Corporate Whistleblower Center says, "We are urging a construction superintendent for a construction firm that builds any type of imaginable road, building or …

Greentech EKOGRID Solution Approved for Remediation of US Superfund Waste Sites

Initial participation in 54 Florida Superfund remediation projects via the Waste Management Division of Florida’s Department of Environment Protection HELSINKI, FINLAND, June 5, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greentech remediation specialists Eko …

TempoQuest Weather Prediction Software Achieves HPC Performance Breakthrough

TempoQuest achieved a breakthrough 700% acceleration of the weather model WRF using NVIDIA GPU accelerators. TempoQuest, Inc (NA:NA) BOULDER, COLORADO, US, June 1, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For Immediate Release …

2018 Hurricane Season Begins with Increased Demand for Tarps used in Disaster Recovery

Upcoming Storm Season Anticipated to Result in 3 Hurricanes Being Category Strength 3 or Greater ST.JOSEPH, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, May 31, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the Atlantic hurricane season officially starting on June 1st, Federal, …

TempoQuest Weather Prediction Software Achieves HPC Performance Breakthrough

TempoQuest, Inc (NA:NA) BOULDER, COLORADO, USA, May 31, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For Immediate Release Contact Gene Pache President, TempoQuest 402 578 1722 gene@tempoquest.com Fred Thompson President. …

Is Your Restoration Technician Up To Date On Their Certifications?

In all of Indian River County, only 12 Mold Remediators and only 13 Assessors are current and active. VERO BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Did you know only 12 current and active Mold Remediators and 13 Mold …

New Operation BBQ Relief Mobile Command Center Takes to the Road

OBR is rolling its new mobile command center to Washington DC. to run a mock deployment. Wounded veterans and their families will be served Hot BBQ Meals. PERCULIAR, MO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, May 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May 22, …

EKOGRID Remediates Diesel Polluted Site in Ecuador

Pipeline polluted 2,800m2 of soil in Ecuador; combined in-situ electro kinetic oxidation and bioremediation solution remediated polluted soil in just 10 months HELSINKI, FINLAND, May 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Environment remediation …

Rock Against Poverty: Join us in creating global impact

Australian startups Metavents and air events global are working with The Vihara Foundation, to create global impact through Rock Against Poverty initiative MEBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, May 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australian event …

Synergem Granted CLEC Status in California

Company launching state’s first Next Generation 9-1-1 services in Northeast California in 2018 GREENSBORO, NC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Synergem Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of Next Generation 9-1-1 solutions, …

Agenda has been released for October 2018 Defence Safety Conference – Supported by The Defence Safety Authority

SMi Group Reports: Announcing the First Senior Leadership Conference Dedicated to Defence Safety LONDON, ENGLAND, May 2, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The SMi Group with support from The Defence Safety Authority (DSA) are delighted to announce …

Rock Against Poverty: Creating Global Impact

Rock Against Poverty is a charity initiative leveraging emerging technology such as Virtual Reality Simulation, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain. MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, May 2, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rock Against Poverty: …

EKOGRID In-Situ Solution Enters Italian Remediation Market

In-situ soil and groundwater remediation solution set to attack Italy’s 6,000 polluted sites that require urgent remediation intervention HELSINKI, FINLAND, May 2, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greentech remediation specialists Eko Harden …

ServiceMaster By Glenn’s Launches Newly Redesigned Website

VERO BEACH, FL, USA, April 25, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The past year has been a positive, productive one for ServiceMaster By Glenn’s, operated by Keith and Mary Grella. In 2018, they are celebrating 40 years in service and have built a new …

Colorado Corporate Whistleblower Center Now Urges A Manager at a Construction Company That Has Proof Their Employer ...

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, April 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Colorado Corporate Whistleblower Center says, "We are urging a construction manager or superintendent for a construction firm that builds any type of imaginable road, building or …

Water Scarcity - Maximizing Resources

Alternative water resources and options GEORGE, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, April 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By harvesting water from air and utilizing rainwater in our homes and gardens, we not only reduce the demand for municipal water …

John Everlove to be Featured on CUTV News Radio

THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Most of us spend the course of our life working diligently and dedicate ourselves to our careers so can earn enough money and have prosperous and productive lives. …