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Warning over mental health effects of floods in the UK

Substantial work still needs to be done to protect houses from flood damage and to ensure homes do not dangerously overheat in summer as climate change intensifies storms and heatwaves in the UK. That is the key message from one of the country’s leading …

Two earthquakes jolt Chile

Two earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.9 on the Richter scale jolted Chile’s Magallanes and Antarctica region, with no reported casualties or damages, but authorities issued a tsunami warning after the first temblor. According to the National Seismological …

Two earthquakes rock central, southern Chile

SANTIAGO. KAZINFORM - An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale hit the Magallanes and Antarctica region in the south of Chile on Saturday evening, with no reported casualties or damage to infrastructure, Xinhua reports. According to the National …

Bunnings pulls plug on Carrara flood plain land deal

Quake info: Mag. 4.0 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 97 km west of Liberia, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica, on ...

Light magnitude 4.0 earthquake at 8 km depth 23 Jan 11:35 UTC: First to report: INETER after 8 minutes. 23 Jan 12:28: Magnitude recalculated from 4.3 to 4.0. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 6.0 to 8.0 km (from 3.7 to 5 mi). Epicenter location corrected …

Kruger Park floods as Eloise strikes SA, roads under water in north of country

An unusual red level 10 warning has been issued by the SA Weather Service for eastern parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga for Sunday into Monday. This is due to persistent heavy rain, with “more heavy rain expected tonight into tomorrow”. “This will cause …

5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia, no injuries or damages reported

 A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck southern Colombia on Saturday, the Colombian Geological Service said, but there were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage. The epicenter was located 27 kilometers (16.7 miles) from Baraya in Colombia's Huila …

Britons in tears after floods damage homes for second year in a row

Residents of a town in the UK were reduced to tears on Saturday after a river burst its banks and flooded their homes - just a year after a similar disaster occurred. The town of Bewdley, in Worcestershire, saw its flood defence barriers breached after …

Chile apologises for erroneous tsunami warning following earthquake in Antarctica

Authorities in Chile say they regret spreading panic with a mistaken tsunami warning calling for people to get out of coastal areas following an earthquake in Antarctica. Chileans were left confused by warnings to evacuate coastal areas A second earthquake …

Give 5 more years to BJP and will make flood-free Assam: Amit Shah

Chile 'regrets' panic caused by mistaken tsunami warning after earthquake

Authorities in Chile said they regretted spreading panic with a mistaken tsunami warning calling for people to get out of coastal areas following an earthquake in Antarctica. The interior ministry said on Twitter that a tremor of magnitude 7.1 struck at 8. …

7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Chilean Antarctic Base

SANTIAGO, CHILE - A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Saturday off the coast of Antarctica, with authorities issuing a tsunami warning for Chile's Eduardo Frei base on the frigid continent, emergency officials said. The quake struck at 8:36 p.m. local …

Cyclone Eloise brings floods to Mozambique’s second city Beira

7.0-magnitude earthquake near Chilean Antarctic base: officials

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Saturday off the coast of Antarctica, with authorities issuing a tsunami warning for Chile's Eduardo Frei base on the frigid continent, emergency officials said. The quake struck at 8:36 pm (2336 GMT) about 210 …

Skewen flood: Is Wales' coalmining past behind home evacuations?

"Where you've got those mine shafts, which ultimately are vertical tunnels down into the mine workings below, the water has literally forced itself up through that shaft, and the pressure is obviously so great it's caused this devastating …

PHIVOLCS: No tsunami threat to PHL following strong earthquake off Antarctica

(Eagle News) — There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued the advisory following a strong earthquake that struck off Antarctica. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the earthquake– …

This week's community briefs: missing teen found, wildfires contained and more

Wynne Lee, a Menlo Park 14-year-old who was reported missing on Jan. 11, was found by Detective Barker of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, according to a Jan. 18 announcement on Twitter from the Sheriff's Office. Former Menlo Park City …

5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Region Metropolitana, Chile - USGS

Latin America 00:28 GMT 24.01.2021(updated 00:48 GMT 24.01.2021) Get short URL The populations of Chile and neighboring countries are used to earthquakes in the region. Chilean experiences what are known as "tremors," or slight earthquake shakes, …

Sisters Corps helping Hurricane Delta's victims one task at a time

(KLFY)- It’s been nearly four months since Hurricane Delta ripped through Southwest Louisiana, leaving many families without a place to go. Thanks to Sister Corps, a private non-profit, some families are one step closer to returning home. When you exit …

Hand Up Network Releases 2020 Impact Numbers

Hand Up Network releases its 2020 Impact Numbers and achieved a significant increase in services to East Texas, despite a year that saw a world-wide pandemic. TYLER, TEXAS, USA, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hand Up Network™ releases …

In Kenya, the Giselle Foundation is Focused on Creating a Better Life for the People of the Country

Life has enough challenges for youth without adding drug abuse to the mix, say the volunteers of Giselle Foundation. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Giselle Foundation is a Kenyan nonprofit …

Wind Power Surpasses Coal in Texas

Wind Power Surpasses Coal in Texas ZADAR, CROATIA, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Lone Star State seems to have been largely associated with fossil fuels for years. Although shale gas and oil have long dominated supreme in Texas, …

THOMAS SCHUMANN CAPITAL® SELECTS MOORGATE BENCHMARKS AS ADMINISTRATOR OF INNOVATIVE WATER RISK INDICES

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas Schumann Capital (TSC), the only solutions provider of investible indices and products that track global water risk, today announced the appointment of Moorgate Benchmarks, the …

As Snowstorm Filomena Paralyzed Spain, Madrid Volunteer Ministers Mobilized to Provide Urgently Needed Assistance

Scientology Volunteer Ministers responded, clearing away snow, ice and debris, opening neighborhoods to urgently needed access in impassible areas of the city. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It …

Legal amateur radio use offers STEM training for young people

Ham Radio Prep was established in 2017 to assist people interested in obtaining an FCC-issued amateur radio license. SHERIDAN, WYOMING, USA, January 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amateur radio is a valuable resource for the United States and …

Rhotex Inc. Imposes a New Eco-Friendly Concept to Cryptocurrency Mining

Rhotex Inc. Imposes a New Eco-Friendly Concept to Cryptocurrency Mining TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rhotex Inc., a leading provider of cryptocurrency mining solutions, announces its latest product line, …

NOAA Declares 2020 the Second Hottest Year on Record, a Very Close Second

This observation documents global warming but suggests that increases in greenhouse-gas emissions may not be the best explanation JACKSON, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Detailed changes in global temperature …

Will Trump's climate-change legacy policies cause meltdown, Florida floods and a worse pandemic?

Specialist on global warming warns of polar meltdown and high-seas, accelerated by Trump's eco-policies. OXFORD, UK, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Trump leaves the White House he has signed executive orders that dilute …

Expert prognosis for the planet – we’re on track for a ghastly future

Scientists have produced a concise assessment of the state of civilization, and warn the outlook is more dire and dangerous than is generally understood. ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, January 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A loss of …

What To Expect From Tarps Plus and The Tarp Industry in 2021

What to expect From Tarps Plus and the tarp industry in 2021. How the weather might affect 2021 and what tarp companies will do about it. GEORGETOWN , TEXAS, USA, January 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the NOAA (The National …

Mrs Worldwide Organisation donation drive, “FEED THE ORPHANAGE A MEAL IN BATAM – INDONESIA.

Mrs Worldwide Organisation donation drive, “FEED THE ORPHANAGE A MEAL IN BATAM – INDONESIA. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, January 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mrs Worldwide Organisation donation drive, "FEED THE ORPHANAGE A MEAL IN BATAM – …

Skin Post: What You Should Know if You Are Taking The COVID-19 Vaccine

Skin Post: What You Should Know if You Are Taking The COVID-19 Vaccine LARCHMONT, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Skin Post: What you should know if you are taking the COVID-19 vaccine With mass vaccination …

Skin Post: What should you do if you test positive for COVID-19 and your doctor is treating you at home

Skin Post outlines steps to take if you test positive for COVID-19 and are home; How to monitor yourself; and When should you call 911 or go to the hospital LARCHMONT, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Skin Post: …

ULTRAMASX TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES ITS FLAGSHIP PRODUCT ULTRAMASX ULTRAONE ACHIEVES U.S. FDA REGISTRATION

Ultramasx Technologies Pte. Ltd. today announces that its respirator Ultramasx UltraOne™ has been registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. SINGAPORE, January 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ultramasx Technologies Pte. Ltd. today …

Development of Low-Cost Portable Devices to Augment the Growth of the Global Black Carbon Sensor Device Market

The Global Black Carbon Sensor Device Market is projected to reach USD 819.22 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 13.15% over the forecast period (2020 to 2027) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The increasing level of air …

Volunteer Ministers from Churches of Scientology of Italy Respond to the Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake in Croatia

Pro.Civi.Co.S—the Civil Protection Volunteers of the Scientology Community—raise donations and deliver emergency supplies to those in need. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tens of thousands of …

SatellitePhoneStore.com Recognized for Largest Inventory of Satellite Phones and Internet Terminals in The USA

Satellite Phone Store continues to dominate the industry with new innovative products, 4 retail locations, and dynamite service. SARASOTA, FLORIDA, USA, January 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- People who are most concerned about the border and …

Deltec Homes and Arch Out Loud Launch "The Hurricane Home of the Future" Design Competition

The competition, titled Shelter: Designing within a Hurricane Shell, challenges participants to design the hurricane resilient home of the future. ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deltec Homes, an …

Runtime Brings Its Nutrition Bars To The US

One of 13 Essential Foods You Need to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse or the Covidpocalypse SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Runtime, the German curator of nutritional bars and meal-replacement shakes, …