Tag: tsunami

ON THIS DAY: Remembering the Indian Ocean tsunami (2004)

A disaster that unfolded without warning On 26 December 2004, a powerful undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered a tsunami that struck coastlines...

6.6-magnitude quake hits off Simeulue Island, Indonesia

A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck this morning off Simeulue Island, northwest of Sumatra, Indonesia. The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded...

Tsunami alerts for US, Japan, Philippines after massive Russia earthquake

Magnitude 8.8 quake off Russia’s east coast prompts warnings and evacuations in dozens of countries. Tsunami waves have hit parts of Russia and Japan after...

Twin earthquakes hit Kermadec Trench, no tsunami risk

Two strong earthquakes struck the region between Fiji and New Zealand on Monday morning, 14 April, with no tsunami risk reported. The first and stronger...

6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan – Tsunami warning issued

A powerful earthquake struck Kyushu Island in southwestern Japan today, prompting a tsunami warning. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Japan...

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Wednesday weather forecast: Rain and strong winds tonight

Rain and strong winds will shape the weather conditions...

Donations to Independent Social Support Body listed by Auditor General

The Auditor General, Andreas Antoniadis, submitted a list of...

UK under 16s social media ban considered under ‘consultation’

The UK government has launched a consultation on a...

ON THIS DAY: Author George Orwell passes away (1950)

Renowned writer George Orwell has died, at 46, after...
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