Natural Disasters: Hurricanes, Earthquakes Likely Unrelated
It's unlikely that the hurricanes in the Atlantic had anything to do with the earthquakes in Los Angeles or Mexico.
Senkaku Islands Dispute May Hurt Japan?s Recovering Tourism Industry
When China and the Philippines sparred over the disputed Scarborough Shoal (known as Huangyan Island in China) this past May, the People?s Republic canceled all outbound travel to the Philippines, dealing a direct blow to an industry vital to the nation?s economy. Substitute Japan for the Philippines and Senkaku Islands (known as Diaoyu Islands in China) for Scarborough Shoal, and you?ve got the same thing happening this September.
'Zombie Apocalypse' Not Over? Doylestown Resident Richard Cimino Jr. Reportedly Gnaws Woman While Bloody And Naked
Weeks after the government warned the public to prepare for a "zombie apolcalypse," Richard Cimino Jr., of Doylestown, Pa., allegedly gnawed on a woman's head while naked and bloody.
Earthquake Exposes Poor Infrastructure In Rural China (PHOTOS)
The death toll in a series of earthquakes that struck southwest China's Yunnan and Guizhou provinces Friday has mounted to 80. Over 730 people suffered injuries.
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'Zombie Apocalypse' Warning From Government: 'The Zombies Are Coming!'
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Costa Rica Earthquake Not Affecting Tourism; Airports And Hotels ‘Operating Normally’
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Costa Rica Earthquake Causes Chaos In San Jose, Officials Uncertain If Tsunami Was Generated, Warning In Effect
Reports are beginning to surface that indicate a chaotic aftermath following a powerful, magnitude-7.6 earthquake in Costa Rica and a wide swath of Central America on Wednesday.
Tsunami Warning Canceled After Magnitude-7.6 Earthquake In The Philippines
A tsunami warning for the Philippine Islands region was canceled after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck offshore the Philippines Friday, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, or PTWC.
7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Philippines; Tsunami Fear Forces People to Flee
An earthquake of 7.6 magnitude struck off the Philippines on Friday damaging roads and bridges and sending people fleeing to higher ground in fear of a tsunami, a politician and authorities said.
Environmentalists Hail Chilean Court's Decision To Halt Power Plant
A decision by Chile's top court to temporarily block a massive, coal-fired power generation venture pleased environmentalists but the project's backers, who saw their share price fall, insisted the delay was unnecessary.
Israeli Muppet New Spokesman For Israel’s Potential War on Iran
An Israeli muppet is on the cover of a pamphlet that is being distributed throughout Israel that tells families how to prepare for an air raid.
Imperial County Rocked By Series Of Earthquakes; More Temblors Likely, Many Schools To Remain Closed Monday
A series of over 100 moderate earthquakes rocked southeastern California Sunday, causing minor damage to houses in Imperial County and neighboring counties. No loss of life or injury was reported.
After Tropical Storm Isaac, Earthquakes Rattle US; No Casualties Reported
Even as U.S. reels under the spell of Tropical Storm Isaac that lashed Florida Sunday, two other natural disasters seem to have struck southeastern California and the Pacific Ocean Sunday and this time it is an earthquake measuring 5.5 magnitude and 7.4 magnitude, respectively.
Tropical Storm Isaac Hits Florida, Could Land In New Orleans After Becoming A Hurricane
Tropical Storm Isaac began ravishing Florida on Sunday as the storm's path moved up from Cuba and into the Florida Keys. The tropical storm is expected to become a hurricane soon as it travels into the Gulf Coast, near New Orleans, Louisiana.
Isaac Veering Away From Tampa; New Orleans Could Be Target
Tropical Storm Isaac approached hurricane strength as descended on the Florida Keys Sunday, but its course appeared to veering away from Tampa, site of the Republican National Convention, and toward the northern Gulf Coast.
Tropical Storm Isaac Expected To Be Upgraded To Hurricane Before Hitting Florida: Report
Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to be upgraded to a hurricane before it hits the Florida Keys and Tampa regions. The Weather Channel reported that the storm is expected to reach Florida Sunday afternoon and Tampa later in the week.
Haiti Slammed By Tropical Storm Isaac
Tropical Storm Isaac battered southern Haiti on Saturday, drenching the storm-prone island's capital of Port-au-Prince and leaving at least three people dead.
Japan’s Weakening Economy: Investors Call For Urgent Policy Measures
Investors feel that policy measures should be implemented to regain the growth momentum of the Japanese economy, which has been affected by the soft global demand and the worsening crisis in the euro zone.
Japan Returns To Trade Deficit In July Amid Declining Exports
Japan reported Wednesday a rise in trade deficit in July compared to the previous month with a decrease in exports and an increase in imports, raising concerns of the global economic condition.
Why Do The Caribbean Islands Form An Arc?
By looking at earthquake data, scientists were able to get a clear picture of the interaction between the continental South American plate and the Caribbean Plate, which is mostly oceanic.
Mutant Butterflies Found Near Fukushima Disaster Site
A new paper details the physical and genetic changes wrought by the Fukushima nuclear disaster upon Japanese populations of Zizeeria maha, the pale grass blue butterfly.
Iran Rejects Foreign Aid To Help Earthquake Victims... Or Do They?
The Iranian Interior Minister rejected a US offer of aid to earthquake victims, despite statements to the contrary the day before from the Iranian Vice President and Speaker of Parliament.
Taiwan And Japan: Two Nations With Long History Stuck In Limbo
Taiwan and Japan have an awkward relationship that is compromised and complicated by various intractable issues - namely, Mainland China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory and has compelled most nations of the earth to deny diplomatic recognition of the island.
How Motorola Patents Gain Prominence Amid Job Cuts; Google Accused Of Valuing Patents More Than People
Google's decision to cut 20 percent of Motorola's workforce, totaling 4,000, reignited fears that Google valued Motorola's patents dearly when it acquired the mobile manufacturer in May.
Powerful Earthquake Struck Off Russia's Pacific Coast, No Damages, No Tsunami Warnings
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 hit the Sea of Okhotsk, off Russia's eastern Pacific coast early Tuesday, but no casualties were reported, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Iran: Land Of Dangerous And Frequent Earthquakes
Earthquakes are a recurring phenomenon in Iran as the country is home to major fault lines, covering 90 percent of the nation.
Japan’s Quarterly Economic Growth Slows Down To 0.3%
Japan's economic growth slowed down in the April-June quarter compared to the first three months of the year, indicating that the country is losing growth momentum affected by soft global demand and weak consumer spending.
Iran Earthquake's Toll 250 to 300; Rescue Effort Finished
The toll from the two earthquakes that struck northwestern Iran Saturday stands at 250 to 300 people dead and more than 2,000 injured, Iranian state television said Sunday.
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