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Taiwan Hit By 6.4 Richter Earthquake

By: PETER ENAV | 2010-03-04 | Nature
On Thursday March 3, a strong 6.4 tremor hit mountainous region of rural Kaohsiung county in the southern Taiwan making residents terrified and injuring 12 people according to the National Fire Agency. No tsunami warning was released. read more

708 Died In Chile Earthquake

By: Frachise Owen | 2010-03-01 | Nature
On Saturday, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet made announcement informing about the number of people died from earthquake. Accordingly, death toll hit 708 when rescue teams reached remote and badly affected places. "These numbers will continue to grow," she said. read more

Manila Earthquake – Earthquake Philippines, 2010 Manila Earthquake

By: Jockson | 2010-03-26 | Environment
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake shook Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon past noon Thursday, state seismologists said. That earthquake caused buildings in Metro Manila to shake for about 30 seconds. Scared workers fled buildings and went out into the streets fearing that buildings may collapse. read more

Three aftershocks exacerbate flurry in Chile

By: Jolie | 2010-03-04 | News and society
Mother Nature sparked panic in Chile not only once. Following 8.8 magnitude earthquake last Saturday, three aftershocks struck the South American country, exacerbating the unrest among Chilean people. read more

Haiti attacked by powerful earthquake

By: Mary Rose | 2010-03-11 | Nature
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale shook Haiti on Tuesday, causing several buildings to collapse in the poorest nation of the Western hemisphere< read more

The China Earthquake - Child Adoption

By: Stephen Myler | 2010-04-04 | International studies
This is the second paper is in response to the work being carried out in China by counsellors in the field. China on May 12th suffered its worse earthquake for 30 years measuring 8 on the Richter scale, causing at this time over 70,000 deaths and millions of people homeless and injured. In the aftermath of the earthquake people from all over China were concerned with the plight of the children left victims of tragic parental loss and death. Good hearted people rushed forward to offer adoption of these children to give them a new home and a new beginning. This paper is to explore the psychology of what to expect from a child who will have severe mental anguish for many months if not years and to make potential adopters aware of the pitfalls of rushing to quickly to adopt what may turn out to be a problem child with severe mental problems in the future. read more

The Water Damage Caused By The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

By: William Gold | 2010-11-22 | Article Marketing
The devastating water damage effects of the 2004 Indian ocean earthquake and tsunami that left many dead and millions homeless. read more

Deadly earthquakes in the history

By: Mary Rose | 2010-01-20 | Nature
Earthquakes are one of nature's most unpredictable and frightening events. They are killers and the loss of life caused by these ground shaking events can be enormous. Earthquakes can result in fal read more

8.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hit Japan

By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-11 | News and society
A series of offshore earthquake measuring above 8.9 on the Richter scale shook Japan on Thursday (March 10, 2011) and then unleashed a powerful tsunami that sent ships crashing into the shore and cars sinking under full-of-water streets. Under the natural disaster, Tokyo’s buildings strongly shook, some were destroyed and at least eight people have been killed including a 67-year-old man crushed by a wall and an elderly woman killed by a fallen roof. Beside Japanese capital, an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale also ruined the east coast of Japan's main Honshu Island. Earthquakes are common in Japan, which accounts for about 20 percent of the world's earthquakes. read more

7 Things To Avoid On a Chile Vacation

By: Gary Sargent | 2010-11-10 | Travel & Leisure
A Chile vacation is a good idea. You'll be guaranteed a wonderful, memorable experience if you take a Chile tour, or travel independently. But just like anywhere in the world, Chile's got a couple of things that you should stay clear of. Here are some Chilean warning flags. read more

Earthquake hits New Zealand again

By: Ahsan raza | 2011-07-07 | Politics
Today once again a big earthquake hits New Zealand at the Kermadec Islands of 7.6 M. read more

Ihs Isuppli Issues Updates On Japan Earthquake

By: Ken Arch | 2011-04-21 | Marketing
Semiconductor facilities in Japan that had suspended manufacturing activities after the earthquake cannot truly commence full production again until the aftershocks cease. Earthquakes ranging from 4 t... read more

Possible Tsunami Dangers in The Atlantic - The Largest Tsunamis at Lisbon and at Puerto Rico

By: Chai Young | 2011-05-02 | Politics
Possible tsunami dangers in the Atlantic !Occurrences of Tsunamis in the Atlantic Ocean.Map of historical occurrences of Tsunamis in the Atlantic read more

Top 10 Heavy Losses From Earthquakes

By: Mary Rose | 2011-03-26 | Weather
The official figure of damage in the earthquake resulting tsunami and aftershocks in Japan, 11/03 has not been declared. On 23/03, The Cabinet Office of Japan estimated $309bn overall losses while World Bank offered it reached at $239bn. Furthermore, it’s necessary to keep an eye on insurance company’s role in aftershocks. Robert Hartwig, president of the Insurance Information Institute said: “Prior to today's earthquake, insured earthquake losses worldwide, dating back to February 2010, totaled an estimated $23 billon." read more

Chile, Copper Prices Increased Further Pressure Air Shock Jump Price In March - Household Electrical

By: gaga | 2011-01-27 | Business
Chile quake hit maule 3 pm recurrence of earthquake magnitude 6.0, almost the same time, another hard-hit bio-bio Richter 5.9 earthquake. 5 days of two consecutive strong earthquake is expected to once again push up copper prices rise, prices of raw materials which makes much pressure disturbance Home Appliances Prices of home appliances is expected to increase business once again; industry, said Air conditioning Price jump this year for the first time or in March read more