New Caledonia earthquake: Is there a tsunami warning? What is New Caledonia's population?
A POWERFUL earthquake struck off the coast of New Caledonia on Wednesday and generated small tsunami waves through the South Pacific islands, but did it generate a tsunami warning for New Caledonia? ✔ The magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, 372 kilometres east of the New Caledonian capital Noumea ✔ New Caledonia earthquake: The magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit at a shallow depth (Image: USGS ) However after an hour they were advised to resume normal activities but to remain vigilant for aftershocks
New Caledonia earthquakes MAP: 6 quakes hit in 24 HOURS - tremors warning issued
A HUGE magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near New Caledonia in the South Pacific on Wednesday. The massive tremor was followed by a series of aftershocks in the area. ✔ The quake hit at a shallow depth of 27 km (17 miles) about 372km (230 miles) east of Noumea, the capital at 9.43am local time (12.43am BST), the US Geological Survey said ✔ An alert from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said: Hazardous tsunami waves from this earthquake are possible within 300km of the epicentre along the coast of Vanuatu and New Caledonia
New Caledonia earthquake MAPPED: How many islands affected by 7.1 magnitude quake?
FIVE strong tremors have rocked the Pacific Islands following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in New Caledonia. But how many islands were affected by the quake? ✔ The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre recorded the huge earthquake at 2.52pm local time (4.52am BST today) ✔ The epicentre was 22.2 degrees south and 170.0 degrees east ✔ More than 30 earthquakes were recorded along the Ring of Fire in the last 24 hours, according to the US Geological Survey
The Great Dying: Archeologists uncover new clues about the largest mass extinction ever
A NEW study could unearth why a massive volcanic eruption led to 90 percent of life being wiped off the face of the earth and sent into extinction. ✔ They identified before the Siberian Flood Basalts took place, the Siberian lithosphere was heavily loaded with chlorine, bromine and iodine - chemical elements from the halogen group ✔ Broadley) The warm oceans also became sluggish and depleted in dissolved oxygen, contributing to the extinction of many forms of life in the sea
Trump touts Puerto Rico response as 'fantastic' despite nearly 3,000 dead
President Donald Trump, facing a drastically revised death toll in Puerto Rico a year after dual hurricanes devastated the island, offered a still-rosy outlook of his administration's handling of the disaster on Wednesday. ✔ Shame on President Trump for not even once, not even yesterday, just saying, 'Look, I grieve with the people of Puerto Rico.' Trump did not respond directly to his critics Wednesday, instead saying he hoped the island doesn't suffer a similar fate this year
Voter referendum drive launched to block overhaul of California bail system
One day after Gov. Jerry Brown signed landmark legislation overhauling the money bail system, the California bail industry is fighting back. A coalition of bail industry associations, crime victims groups and other opponents have launched a voter referendum drive in an attempt to block the implem... ✔ Read More Aug. 28, 2018, 11:53 p.m. California Legislature By John Myers Aug 28, 2018 | 11:53 PM California lawmakers finalize details of a $1-billion wildfire prevention plan, but tough votes lie ahead A firefighter works to prevent flames from crossing Highway 29, north of Calistoga, Calif., on Oct. 12, 2017
Trump Revives Criticism Of Puerto Rico After Hurricane Death Toll Jumps
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz slammed the president for being "incapable of feeling solidarity and empathy." ✔ And we’re straightening out those difficulties even now ✔ The new George Washington University report is much more conservative than a study released by Harvard in May, which estimated the death count to be 4,645 ✔ pic.twitter.com/ntUuyRDgBI MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 29, 2018 Download
Hawaii volcano update: Is Kilauea eruption OVER? When could Kilauea's next eruption be?
HAWAII’S Kilauea volcano seems to have slowed down in its activity, but is the eruption over? When could Kilauea's next eruption be? ✔ The recent impact of Hurricane Lane across the Hawaiian Islands had little effect on Kilauea say the USGS, apart from minor rockfalls at the summit and increased steaming from Puʻu ʻŌʻō and LERZ vents ✔ Re-activation could occur at any time, with little to no warning
Have war crimes been committed in Yemen?
Air strikes by the Saudi-Emirati coalition cause most civilian deaths but a UN report also blames Houthi rebels. ✔ And will anyone ever be held to account for Yemen's disaster ✔ Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests: Hussain Al Bukhaiti - Yemeni journalist Elisabeth Kendall - senior research fellow at Pembroke College, Oxford University Martha Mundy - retired professor of anthropology at the London School of Economics Source: Al Jazeera News
Brexit breakthrough: EU says Britain can have unique deal
MINISTERS were celebrating a Brexit breakthrough last night after the EU said the UK will get a unique trade deal. ✔ The Pound soared on financial markets after the statement by chief negotiator Michel Barnier ✔ It represents a stunning coup for PM Theresa May, who has spent the summer battling for her Chequers Brexit blueprint against her own party ✔ The change saw Sterling rally against both the Dollar and the Euro, as markets responded to avoiding a no-deal disaster
TOWIE's Pete Wicks and Shelby Tribble look smitten during filming
Pete Wicks and Shelby Tribble looked as smitten as ever as they headed to Sugar Hut nightclub to film scenes for the new season of TOWIE on Wednesday. ✔ Lovely in lilac: Georgia Kousoulou was ensuring she stood out from the crowd when she filmed scenes for the upcoming series Red hot: Meanwhile, her co-star Chloe Meadows turned heads in a scarlet minidress Glamorous: Georgia put her gym-honed physique on display in the bodycon separates, going braless in the tight top Fancy footwear: She added a pop of colour to her look thanks to a pair of eye-catching electric blue mules Chic: The outspoken TV star wore her long blonde locks down in loose waves and stuck to neutral tones Putting her best foot forward: Chloe looked equally lovely in a frilly red dress which ensured her tanned and toned legs were the focal point of the look Looking lovely: She added some extra height to her frame thanks to a pair of delicate, skyscraper heels Other TOWIE cast members were putting in appearances, including Pete Wicks and Shelby Tribble
Trump claims feds did 'a fantastic job' in Puerto Rico one day after death toll estimate soars
Officials raised the estimated death toll from Hurricane Maria from 64 up to 2,975 "excess deaths" on Tuesday. ✔ Trump said on Wednesday that the federal government has spent millions and millions of dollars helping Puerto Rico recover, a task that was complicated, he said, by the fact that the island's electric grid had been in disrepair long before Maria plunged 95 percent of Puerto Ricans into darkness
Our Hamm-fisted Chancellor Philip is a huge gift to EU negotiators
UH oh. Looks like I’m about to get throttled by that grand old Tory battleaxe Ann Widdecombe. I don’t fancy that. Who would, etc. Widders has been standing up for our Chancellor of the Exchequer,… ✔ Looks like I’m about to get throttled by that grand old Tory battleaxe Ann Widdecombe ✔ Instead of dancing Theresa May should have been a bit tougher with the South Africans on their genocide of white farmers ✔ And that will leave Michael Portillo and Maria Fowler to fight it out for first place
Fifth death confirmed at Japan hospital after air conditioning fails
A fifth elderly patient in Gifu Prefecture has died at a hospital where air conditioning units had broken down amid a heat wave that has gripped the country. ✔ It was not immediately clear where the fifth patient was staying at the time of his death ✔ A 44-year-old man from Ogaki, Gifu, whose 76-year-old mother has been hospitalized for cerebral infarction, said his mother was moved from the third floor to the second floor, but he wants to transfer her to a different hospital because he saw six beds squeezed into a room suitable for two or three
French Rafale jets deal sparks political storm in India
A 2015 Indian deal to buy 36 French Rafale fighter jets has whipped up a political storm in India with the opposition claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “friends” – and not the country – is benefitting from a bad deal. ✔ While his eldest brother, Mukesh, ranks first the Forbes list of India’s richest people, the younger Anil comes in at a relatively low 45th spot ✔ History, the opposition may be hoping, could just repeat itself – except this time, with the tables turned
Puerto Ricans Are ‘Outraged But Not Surprised’ By New Hurricane Maria Death Toll
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló raised the official count of those killed by the storm and its aftermath from 64 to nearly 3,000. ✔ In the aftermath of the storm last year, amid an island-wide blackout, Puerto Rico’s health system was shattered, leaving vulnerable patients in need of care ― and functioning medical technology ✔ It feels infuriating and frustrating to see no response when literally thousands of people, American citizens, have died>>> Open This Series
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