Chile Natural Disasters News Monitoring Service

Pebble’s earthquake design is sound. Permitting will validate it.

Here at Pebble, we fully expected questions about what all of this could mean for our designs, including our tailings storage facilities. A recent opinion piece attempted to convey to Alaskans that somehow the Pebble team has not taken seismicity or …

Climate Negotiators Reach an Overtime Deal to Keep Paris Pact Alive

Want climate news in your inbox? Sign up here for Climate Fwd:, our email newsletter. KATOWICE, Poland — Diplomats from nearly 200 countries reached a deal on Saturday to keep the Paris climate agreement alive by adopting a detailed set of rules to …

Chile's Pine Forests: A Botanical Dinosaur Bound for Extinction?

QUINQUEN, CHILE —  In Quinquen, an indigenous community in southern Chile, Ricardo Melinir shows off a forest of Chilean pine trees — the araucaria araucana, a "living fossil" seen as sacred by several local tribes. He managed to save the " …

United Kingdom : United States wildfire costs to exceed $10bn for second year running, according to Aon catastrophe ...

Dec 10, 2018 (Euclid Infotech Ltd via COMTEX) -- Aon's Impact Forecasting team launches the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which evaluates the impact of the natural disaster events that occurred worldwide during November …

Aon Cites Need for Mitigation as Insured Wildfire Losses Top $10B for Second Year

Total aggregated economic losses for the wildfires that have burned across Northern and Southern California throughout the month are expected to minimally exceed $10 billion, while insurance claims payouts for wildfires are set to exceed $10 billion in the …

In a powerful earthquake’s wake, remembering those who fought for safer development

In the flashlight beam, the stunning devastation, the wreckage that moments before had been our kitchen was almost unfathomable. In that instant, it was a mixture of glass shards, jagged pottery pieces, food, flour, various oils and, heaven help us, …

Romania: good policies and institutions can limit the impact of natural disasters

Submitted by Donato De Rosa On Mon, 11/12/2018 co-authors: Maja Murisic The World Bank’s recently completed Systematic Country Diagnostic highlights Romania’s vulnerability to natural disasters. Over the years, floods, droughts and earthquakes have …

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake sways buildings in Chile’s capital

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 has swayed buildings in the Chilean capital of Santiago. There are no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake… SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — An earthquake with …

Chile’s Framework Law on Climate Change – In conversation with Carolina Urmeneta

Ms. Maria Carolina Urmeneta Labarca heads the Office of Climate Change in Chile’s Ministry of Environment. During her busy agenda leading technical consultations across the regions in Chile, she took the time to answer some questions from Professor …

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake sways buildings in...

SANTIAGO, Chile: A magnitude 5.5 earthquake swayed buildings in the Chilean capital of Santiago on Wednesday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injury. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit at 2:12 p.m. local time (12:12 p.m. EST; …

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake sways buildings in Santiago

By PTI SANTIAGO: A magnitude 5.5 earthquake swayed buildings in the Chilean capital of Santiago on Wednesday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injury. The US Geological Survey says the quake hit at 2:12 p.m. local time (12:12 p.m. EST; 1712 …

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits Chile coast: USGS

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit the coast of central Chile on Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake struck at 2:12 p.m. local time (1712 GMT) about 9 km (5.6 miles) south-southwest of the port city of San …

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake sways buildings in Chile's capital

Scientists share research on Hikurangi subduction zone, earthquakes, tsunamis

Four of the country's leading scientists shared a few secrets with a full house of about 600 people at the Napier Conference Centre on Wednesday night — although they conceded that much mystery remains about the potentially lethal Hikurangi subduction …

‘Ghost’ earthquake ripples around the world

Posted November 30, 2018 13:10:20 A mysterious ripple of seismic waves has travelled thousands of kilometres across the globe, tripping sensors throughout Africa, Canada, New Zealand, and Hawaii, seemingly without being felt by a single person. Seismic …

Dogs help replant forest devastated by wildfires

These dogs helped to replant a forest in Chile after it was devastated by wildfires. Many regions around the world have been affected by wildfires this year, including the UK, Australia and America. Most of the media attention has been focused on what it …

Chile Sends Planeload of Haitians Home

Chile is returning a second planeload of Haitian immigrants to their native country on Monday and will make use of the return flight from the Caribbean island to bring home Chileans stranded in crisis-stricken Venezuela. After dropping off nearly 180 …

Keep an eye out got Chilean Needle Grass, says HBRC

The regional council is asking farmers to keep an eye out for Chilean Needle Grass, a noxious grass which can bury into the eyes, skin and muscle of livestock. The plant is easiest to identify during spring and early summer, due to its distinctive purple …

Vatican official: With migration, cooperation is better than isolationism

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican praised the adoption by more than 160 nations of a key agreement on global migration, saying today's migration challenges are better tackled together than with "isolationist" stances. The U.N. Global Compact …

Softil Predicts MCC Solutions and Services Will Finally Be Deployed to First Responders in 2019

First Responder MCX deployments, dawn of “10,000 foot” view dispatch controls, dual-mode LMR/MCPTT devices, private LTE towers and much more TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading IP communications enabler Softil …

Easy Solar Add-On Drives 60% Growth for Portable Sanitation Business

LunarGlo® solar powered porta-john lights credited with big boost in J&K Septic revenue; ease of installation and strong warranty ELKHART, IN, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LunarGlo’s majority owner Judy Barton isn …

EKOGRID Remediation Agreements with Mares Italy Now Pan-European

EHT extends its co-operation agreements with Italian remediation specialist Mares; agreements now cover all industrial sectors in Italy and other European sites HELSINKI, FINLAND, December 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greentech remediation …

Urgent Information for Mobile Home Park Survivors of the Camp Fire and Woolsey Fires

GSMOL Disaster Relief Fund: Apply or Donate SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- December 2018 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION: With 33 mobile home parks in the Paradise area burned down, there are hundreds …

Modern Textiles Joins Evans Garment Restoration

Modern Textiles has announced that it has joined a growing family of premium restorers of textiles affected by floods, fires, and other disasters. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modern Textiles has …

Softil Issues 2019 Outlook For Mission Critical Communications and Services Over LTE and 5G

First Responder MCX deployments, 1st steps into the Black Mirror, dawn of “10,000 foot” view dispatch controls, dual-mode LMR/MCPTT devices, private LTE towers TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, December 4, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading IP …

Jim Moseley, CEO of Sun Fire Defense, Wins Best of Los Angeles Award- “Best Fire Defense Product- 2018”

“We're honored to include Jim Moseley of Sun Fire Defense into our BoLAA family.” ~Aurora DeRose LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jim Moseley, CEO and founder of Sun Fire Defense, wins Best of Los …

Is Mission Critical Communications Stuck in 1912?

It’s time for public authorities and first responders to use 21st century technology to work smarter and better. DOVER, DE, USA, November 27, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ability to instantaneously talk to a group of people is essential for …

Tito Ortiz, MMA Super-Star, Serves Food to Homeless at Laugh Factory Before Upcoming Mega-Fight

"I think it's important to give back to the community in any way you can," stated Tito Ortiz, "that's something I've always believed in." LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 23, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Kotstantin Balakiryan: California fires: Shovels or hydrogen capsules against wild fires

Prof. Balakiryan: In the fight against forest fires, we need to use the latest achievements of science and technology. These primarily include hydrogen capsules PHOENIX, ARIZONA, USA, November 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Of the tens thousand …

CA Fire & Disaster Retreat VIP Ranch Estate built by lead physicist on Manhattan Project for sale outside LA

Amazing opportunity to buy Ranch designed to withstand fires, earthquakes, even nuclear radiation; abundance of water; fireproof design - Global Warming in Mind LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Very private …

Faith in Action

Support our efforts and help us grow our impact in communities most vulnerable, here in the United States. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Year after year in the United States, disasters have become …

Mayfair Cleaners Joins the Prestigious Evans Garment Restoration

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI , UNITED STATES, November 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mayfair Cleaners has announced that it has joined a growing family of premium restorers of textiles affected by floods, fires, and other disasters. The Franchise, led …

Konstantin Balakiryan: Mr. President, governors, senators and congressmen - forest fires must be stopped!

Professor K.Balakiryan proposes new revolutionary means for forest fire extinguishing. PHOENIX, ARIZONA, USA, November 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today's tragedy, which happened in California, unfortunately is not the first and not the …

PatchMaster Franchise Expands in South Carolina Suburbs of Charlotte

Local resident Brandon Salata brings drywall repair franchise to Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Indian Land, servicing York and Lancaster Counties ROCK HILL, SC, USA, November 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brandon Salata spent years in law enforcement, …

Kymeta and Lepton Announce Partnership to Support Government Customers with Next Generation Satellite Communications

Kymeta Corporation and Lepton Global Solutions Partner to Connect Government and Military End-Users with Groundbreaking Flat Panel Kymeta KyWay™ Terminals. VIENNA, VA, USA, November 6, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lepton Global Solutions, a …

Softil Joins PSTA to Help Drive Interoperability of Next Generation First Responder Tools

Softil joins the PSTA to contribute to the selection and testing of open standards for applications, handsets, connected devices, and cloud applications TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, November 6, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mission-critical communications ( …

New Product Will Improve Waste Diversion, Composting and Recycling Practices

World Wide Launch of the Kwik Bagit Eco/System is sure to improve Waste Diversion, Compositing and Recycling Practices with this Patent Pending Portable Device. SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, November 1, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

EKOGRID In-situ Solution Enters LATAM Remediation Market

Appoints Arturo Salazar Martinez as LATAM regional sales manager to forge partnerships with companies active in Latin American remediation projects HELSINKI, FINLAND, October 30, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contaminated land and water …

La tecnología in situ EKOGRID se introduce en el mercado de remediación ambiental de América Latina

Nombra a Arturo Salazar Martinez como gerente regional de ventas de América Latina para forjar alianzas con compañías que realizan proyectos de remediación HELSINKI, FINLAND, October 30, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El especialista en remediación …