7.6-magnitude quake off central Philippines (Lead, Changing dateline)
August 31st, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Manila, Aug 31 (IANS) A major earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale was felt off the east coast of Samar province in the central Philippines at 8.47 p.m. local ... Read more...
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Strong earthquake shakes Papua New Guinea, no damage
August 20th, 2012 - 6:21 pm ICT by BNO News
ANGORAM, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (BNO NEWS) -- A strong earthquake struck on land near the north coast of New Guinea in Papua New Guinea on early Monday morning, seismologists said, but there ... Read more...
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Quake hits Indonesia
June 23rd, 2012 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
Jakarta, June 23 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck Indonesia Saturday, but there was no immediate report of damage or casualty.The tremor struck around 11.30 a.m. ... Read more...
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India to miss ‘Ring of Fire’ during Monday’s solar eclipse
May 20th, 2012 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) As sky gazers in various parts of the world gear up to watch Monday's annular solar eclipse - a rare event in which the sun ... Read more...
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Watch ‘Ring of Fire’ during Monday’s solar eclipse
May 19th, 2012 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Sky gazers in parts of the world are up for a celestial treat Monday (May 21) when an annular solar eclipse takes place - a ... Read more...
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Watch ‘ring of fire’ in the sky this Sunday
May 17th, 2012 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 17 (IANS) Millions of people in the US and Asia will be able to watch the sun turn into a 'ring of fire' this weekend.Shadows on the ground ... Read more...
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Two strong earthquakes shake Mexican desert in Baja California
April 12th, 2012 - 8:05 pm ICT by BNO News
GUERRERO NEGRO, MEXICO (BNO NEWS) -- Two strong earthquakes just minutes apart shook a desert region in the Mexican state of Baja California on early Thursday morning, seismologists said, but there were ... Read more...
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Recalling the 2004 tsunami that devastated Aceh
April 11th, 2012 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 11 (IANS) The massive earthquake that shook Indonesia Wednesday brought back terrifying memories of the 2004 tsunami that swept through Aceh province.A 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the ... Read more...
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Powerful earthquake strikes west of Vanuatu, no tsunami alert
February 2nd, 2012 - 10:09 pm ICT by BNO News
PORT VILA (BNO NEWS) -- A powerful earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean near the island nation of Vanuatu on early Friday morning, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage ... Read more...
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Strong earthquake strikes off Tonga, no damage reported
December 26th, 2011 - 10:15 pm ICT by BNO News
HIHIFO, TONGA (BNO NEWS) -- A strong earthquake struck off the Pacific island nation of Tonga on early Monday evening, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.The ... Read more...
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31 injured in Philippines quake
November 8th, 2011 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
Davao City (Philippines), Nov 8 (IANS) At least 31 people were injured and more than 80 houses destroyed after a magnitude 5.2 quake hit parts of southern Philippines late Monday, ... Read more...
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Strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolts the Pacific Ocean near Tonga
September 23rd, 2011 - 8:46 pm ICT by BNO News
NIUAFO'OU, TONGA (BNO NEWS) -- A strong earthquake struck off the Pacific island nation of Tonga on early Friday afternoon, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.The ... Read more...
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Deep 6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off East Timor; no damage
August 30th, 2011 - 7:12 pm ICT by BNO News
DILI, EAST TIMOR (BNO NEWS) -- A strong but deep earthquake struck the waters off the Asian country of East Timor on late Tuesday afternoon, seismologists said, but there were no reports ... Read more...
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Quake jolts Philippines
August 30th, 2011 - 7:05 pm ICT by IANS
Manila, Aug 30 (IANS) A magnitude-7 earthquake hit the Philippines Tuesday but no damage was reported, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.The quake occurred at 2.57 p.m. (0657 ... Read more...
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Strong earthquake strikes southwest of Sumatra, no damage
August 23rd, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by BNO News
JAKARTA (BNO NEWS) -- A strong earthquake stuck southwest of Sumatra in Indonesia on early Tuesday morning, seismologists said, but there were no reports of damage or casualties.The 6.2-magnitude earthquake at 3.12 ... Read more...
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Strong quake strikes off eastern Japan, no damage
August 22nd, 2011 - 11:06 pm ICT by BNO News
TOKYO (BNO NEWS) -- A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Japan on early Monday evening, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.The 6.0-magnitude earthquake ... Read more...
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Strong earthquake jolts eastern Japan
August 12th, 2011 - 1:55 am ICT by BNO News
TOKYO (BNO NEWS) -- A strong earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Japan on early Friday morning, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
The 6.0-magnitude earthquake ... Read more...
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Strong earthquake jolts eastern Japan, no damage
August 1st, 2011 - 11:13 pm ICT by BNO News
TOKYO (BNO NEWS) -- A strong earthquake struck Suruga Bay in eastern Japan on late Monday evening, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.The 6.1-magnitude earthquake at ... Read more...
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6.6 quake hits Papua New Guinea (Second Lead)
June 16th, 2011 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 16 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale jolted Papua New Guinea Thursday, the US Geological Survey said.The quake struck 175 km east of Kandrian on ... Read more...
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Magnitude 6.6 quake hits New Britain region, Papua New Guinea (Lead)
June 16th, 2011 - 8:39 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 16 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale jolted New Britain region, Papua New Guinea at 0003 GMT Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, but no ... Read more...
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China calls for tsunami warning system
May 25th, 2011 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 25 (IANS) China has proposed a tsunami warning system linking countries in the South China Sea region, China Daily reported Wednesday."The system will allow countries to share information ... Read more...
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Strong earthquake rocks Indonesia’s Sulawesi, causes damage
April 25th, 2011 - 1:50 pm ICT by BNO News
KENDARI, INDONESIA (BNO NEWS) -- A strong earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on early Monday morning, seismologists said, causing some damage but no casualties.The 6.0-magnitude earthquake at 7.07 a.m. local ... Read more...
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Radcliffe will remain Harry Potter for fans
April 13th, 2011 - 7:06 am ICT by IANS
London,April 13 (IANS) British actor Daniel Radcliffe admits he will never be able to give up his Harry Potter image, but says it wouldn't bother him much as long as ... Read more...
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Geologists warn of another powerful quake in Japan
March 22nd, 2011 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
Tokyo, Mar.22 (ANI): Geologists have warned that another earthquake could strike Japan as the one that struck the nation on March 11 had altered the earth's surface.The quake measuring nine on the ... Read more...
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Tectonic plates’ movement caused Japan quake, tsunami
March 12th, 2011 - 5:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 12 (IANS) The devastating earthquake that shook Japan was caused by movement of massive tectonic plates that thrust one below the other and forced the seabed and ... Read more...
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Scientists study isolated islands to test limits of human existence
February 21st, 2011 - 5:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Scientists are studying an isolated segment of islands in the Pacific Ring of Fire to test the limits upto which humans can survive in extreme conditions.The Kuril Islands ... Read more...
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Strong earthquake hits off Indonesia’s Sumatra
January 26th, 2011 - 11:26 pm ICT by BNO News
JAKARTA (BNO NEWS) -- A strong earthquake struck off the western coast of Sumatra in Indonesia on late Wednesday evening, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.The ... Read more...
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Prithvi In Critical Condition After Fire Accident
January 8th, 2011 - 4:39 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
was filming a song to be used in the film. Also present with Prithvi during the shooting of the song, apart from the technicians, was his costars in the movie ... Read more...
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Strong earthquake hits off Tonga, no damage expected
October 12th, 2010 - 8:35 pm ICT by BNO News
NUKU'ALOFA, TONGA (BNO NEWS) -- A strong earthquake struck off the Pacific island nation of Tonga on early Wednesday morning, seismologists said, but no damage or casualties were expected.The 6.1-magnitude earthquake at ... Read more...
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Powerful earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia
September 30th, 2010 - 3:06 am ICT by BNO News
JAKARTA, INDONESIA (BNO NEWS) – A powerful earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on early Thursday morning, seismologists said, triggering a brief tsunami warning but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.The ... Read more...
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Tata Power consortium wins Indonesian geothermal power project
September 2nd, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Tata Power Thursday said a consortium it belongs to has won a bid for a 240 MW geothermal power project in Indonesia.
The consortium, in which Tata Power holds ... Read more...
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Indonesian Volcano Mount Sinabung Erupts After 400 Years
August 29th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jakarta, Aug 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Mount Sinabung which is situated on the Indonesian island of Sumatra erupted on early Sunday morning for the very first time in about four centuries. ... Read more...
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Major 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocks the Mariana Islands
August 14th, 2010 - 5:07 am ICT by BNO News
HAGATNA, GUAM (BNO NEWS) -- A major earthquake struck on Friday 230 miles from the U.S. Pacific island territory of Guam, south of the Mariana Islands, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The 7.2-magnitude ... Read more...
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Quake hits Philippines
July 29th, 2010 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
Manila, July 29 (IANS) A strong undersea tremor hit southern Philippines Thursday but no tsunami alert was issued, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
The 6.4-magnitude quake, which occurred around 3:31 p.m. ... Read more...
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Philippines Earthquake Leaves No One Injured And Dead
July 24th, 2010 - 7:08 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Philippines, July 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Today as many as six earthquakes hit the Moro Gulf of Mindanao Island located in southern Philippines and these were succeeded by another quake that ... Read more...
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