earthquake
Scientists Discover ‘Creeping Quakes’ Deep Beneath New Zealand
Scientists have discovered the existence of slow, creeping earthquakes deep beneath New Zealand's Alpine Fault, which is regarded as the country’s most hazardous fault line.
Study Reveals Violent Volcanic Past Of Indonesia’s Sumatra
Researchers have documented six major volcanic eruptions in Sumatra over the past 35,000 years – most similar in intensity to Washington’s Mount St. Helens in 1980.
“Blind” Fault Line Caused Negros Earthquake, Philippine Experts Say
Philippine authorities are scrambling to map out previously unknown fault lines across the archipelago after a powerful 6.9 magnitude quake hit Negros earlier this month.
Delhi Mass Drill Simulated 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake
More than 40,000 Delhi residents took part in a mass earthquake drill on Wednesday that simulated a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale.
Aquino Expresses Deep Concern For Quake-Hit Negros, Death Toll Climbs To 15
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III is deeply concerned about those affected by yesterday’s 6.9 magnitude earthquake, and is appealing for calm and cooperation.
Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Negos Oriental, Death Toll At Seven
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake was reported at 11:49 AM (PHT) this morning in Negros Oriental in the Philippines, with the current death toll hovering at seven.
90% Of Natural Disasters In 2011 Took Place In Asia, UN Says
Natural disasters in Asia in 2011 could well prove to be the costliest ever, say experts at the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
