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Lava cascades down the slopes of Mayon volcano in 2009

Mayon Volcano Expected to Erupt in Weeks, 12,000 Residents Getting Evacuated [VIDEO]

The most active volcano in Philipppines, Mayon put on alert level three, or 'relatively high unrest'

Sep 16, 2014

Bajrang Dal, Ujjain University Vice Chancellor

VHP, Bajrang Dal Workers Attack Ujjain Vice-Chancellor for Helping J&K Students

Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal workers allegedly attacked JL Kaul, VC at Vikram University in Ujjain, who was later hospitalised following a chest pain.

Sep 16, 2014

Andhra Pradesh to participate in tsunami mock drill

Visakhapatnam, Sep 10 (ANI): The Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC) is all geared up to participate along with 23 countries in a major two-day Indian Ocean-wide mock drill, which will simulate tsunamis generated by two large undersea earthquakes on September 9 and 10 to test the emergency response services in the region. The drill, which is going to be conducted by Hyderabad-based Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and organized by UNESCO'S Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, aims at testing the potential of Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System. ICOIS in-charge, T Srinivasa Kumar, said simulation of big tsunami will generate bulletins based on real event.

Sep 10, 2014

A map showing Indonesia where a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit the country on Wednesday 10 September 2014.

Powerful Earthquake Jolts Eastern Indonesia; No Tsunami Threat

A powerful shallow undersea-quake jolted eastern parts of Indonesia Wednesday, but is not likely to trigger a tsunami, authorities said in Jakarta.

Sep 10, 2014

Oklahoma Earthquake Swarm 2014: Rise In Oklahoma Earthquakes Tied to Fracking Wastewater Has Citizens And Scientists Searching For Answers

Not every state may be as vulnerable to seismic shifting as Oklahoma is, a state criss-crossed by major fault lines, particularly in its central region. But the Oklahoma earthquake swarm may still be a warning for states where fracking operations are on the rise, said Robert Williams.

Jul 16, 2014

Vast Reservoir of Water Discovered Below the Earth's Surface 400 Miles Underneath the US [Wikimedia Commons/ Tiago Fioreze] (Representational Image)

Vast Reservoir of Water Discovered 400 Miles Beneath US

Scientists, after decades of investigation have uncovered a vast reservoir of water deep below the surface of Earth, 400 miles underneath the US. The massive reservoir is estimated to be three times the volume of all of the oceans on the surface of Earth.

Jun 13, 2014

Sushma Swaraj flags off Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Foreign minister, Sushma Swaraj, on Wednesday flagged off the annual Hindu pilgrimage, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, to the holy Lake Mansarovar in Tibet, the water of which is believed to cleanse all sins according to Hindus. Mansarovar Lake and the flanking Mount Kailash, which is the highest mountain in Tibet at 22,022 feet, are revered by Hindus as the abode of their god Shiva. Annually, pilgrims come from all over the subcontinent to take ceremonial baths in the lake water. The pilgrimage-route is considered prone to earthquakes and landslides.

Jun 11, 2014

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Chile Earthquake of Magnitude 8.2: Could a Larger Quake Similar to 'Great Chilean Earthquake of 1960' Hit Area?

The earthquake that struck about 950 miles north of Chile's capital, Santiago, reportedly wasn't powerful enough to release all the friction that was stored in the locked plate boundary for the last 140 years or so.

Apr 2, 2014

Los Angeles Earthquake: After Magnitude 5.1 and Eight Aftershocks, Larger Quake Possible [Photos]

After a 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattled suburban Los Angeles and Southern California on Friday night, larger quakes are possible, USGS has said.

Mar 29, 2014

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Northern California Earthquake: Massive 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake, 15 Aftershocks Raise Panic near Eureka

A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake jostled the coast of Northern California late Sunday followed by at least 15 aftershocks.

Mar 10, 2014

Strong 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts New Zealand; No Reports of Damages

A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted New Zealand on Monday, rattling buildings and disturbing transportation services. There are no reports of loss of lives and serious injuries so far.

Jan 20, 2014

Strong 6.2 Magnitude Quake Strikes Indonesia, No Tsunami Warning

A strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hit the western coast of Sumatra Island in Indonesia on Sunday.

Dec 1, 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Jolted by 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake, Tremors Felt in Delhi

Tremors were felt in national capital Delhi as an earthquake of 3.8-magnitude hit northern state of Jammu and Kashmir early on Saturday.

Nov 16, 2013

Earthquakes rattle Delhi, no reports of casualties

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Four earthquakes within a period of 3 hours shook the National Capital Region (NCR) on early Tuesday, with no reports of casualties or major damage. The first tremor of magnitude 3.1 was felt in Delhi and occured at 12:41am. Its epicentre was Delhi, according to an IMD report. This was followed by three more tremors of 3.3, 2.5 and 2.8 magnitude at 1:41, 1:55 and 3:40 AM, the report said.

Nov 12, 2013

Traditional dances welcome British royals to Kerala

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Four earthquakes within a period of 3 hours shook the National Capital Region (NCKochi, Nov 12 (ANI): Britain's Prince of Wales, Charles and his wife, Camilla, got a colourful welcome to the city of Kochi in Kerala recently, as the couple enjoyed an evening of traditional dances and martial arts during the last leg of their India trip. The couple visited Kerala Folklore Theatre, which houses the country's largest collection of traditional performing art costumes. The royals were first garlanded and then enticed to the classical moves of Kathak, which is one of the most dynamic theatres arts in the world. The royal couple's visit ends on November 14 when they leave for Sri Lanka to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Colombo.R) on early Tuesday, with no reports of casualties or major damage. The first tremor of magnitude 3.1 was felt in Delhi and occured at 12:41am. Its epicentre was Delhi, according to an IMD report. This was followed by three more tremors of 3.3, 2.5 and 2.8 magnitude at 1:41, 1:55 and 3:40 AM, the report said.