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Tag Archives: Earthquake
Desperate night search in Mexico school, other ruins as quake deaths pass 200
These poor people are going to have very trying days and weeks ahead. Hopefully the United States will provide plenty of aid. It would surely buy Donald Trump a great deal of brownie points, although that shouldn’t be the reason … Continue reading
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Tagged Central America, Deaths, Donald Trump, Earthquake, Enrique Pena Nieto, Mexico, Mexico City, Puebla, Televisa, United States
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Another major quake rattles Nepal, killing at least 42
Wow, these people can’t catch a break! They haven’t even come close to getting over the first earthquake weeks ago and now have to contend with another one. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A … Continue reading
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Tagged Earthquake, Himalaya Mountains, Himalayas, India, Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Nepal
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More than 2,200 confirmed dead in Nepal earthquake
As is generally the case, it is the poor and least prepared people on the planet who suffer natural disasters. It’s almost as if earthquakes, typhoons, tsunamis, floods, avalanches, volcano eruptions, etc. target specific people around the globe. Hopefully with … Continue reading
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Tagged Avalanche, Bangladesh, Earthquake, Himalayas, India, Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Natural Disaster, Nepal, Tibet
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Iran quake kills 306, search for dead continues
As is usually the case, natural disaster seem to target the poor and helpless… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press AFP Twin earthquakes that devastated rural villages in northwest Iran killed a total of 306 people, most of … Continue reading
At least 87 dead in Iran quakes
Another “act of God” takes the life of innocent people. Tornadoes, earthquakes, typhoons, mudslides, avalanches, hurricanes, tsunamis, snowstorms, floods, wildfires… Is God all-good AND all-powerful? Nah, if he was he would prevent such natural disasters. The truth of the matter … Continue reading
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Tagged Ahar, Death, Earthquake, God, Iran, Natural Disaster, News, Tabriz, Tehran University, Varzaqan
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Philippine quake kills 43
As the world’s population increases, natural disasters will become more and more destructive. This is especially true in third world countries. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By Jason Gutierrez | AFP A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the … Continue reading
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Tagged Agence France-Presse, Benito Ramos, Cebu, Earthquake, Google, Negros, News, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, Yahoo
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Strong earthquake hits Turkey, up to 1,000 feared killed
Another devastating natural catastrophe… Mother nature continues to remind us who’s boss. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters By Jonathon Burch | Reuters VAN, Turkey (Reuters) – As many as 1,000 people were feared killed on Sunday when a … Continue reading
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Tagged Akdamar Island, Earthquake, Google, Mother Nature, News, Reuters, Turkey, Van, Wordpress, Yahoo
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Crime in the Wake of Hurricane Irene
A catastrophic earthquake followed by equally if not more destructive tsunamis struck Japan earlier this year, and not a box of matches was stolen. Yet in New York City we have some minor gale force winds and a few inches … Continue reading
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Tagged Coney Island, Crime, Earthquake, Google, Hurricane Irene, Japan, Looting, Michael Bloomberg, New York City, Rikers Island, Thomas Hobbes, Tsunami, United States, Wordpress
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Why Virginia Quake Shook Entire Coast
Sooner or later there will be a catastrophic natural disaster in the United States, possibly similar to the one that Japan recently faced. It’s only a matter of time… TGO Refer to story below. Source: LiveScience By Stephanie Pappas | … Continue reading
War and tsunami figure in Pope chat-show debut
Next thing you know the Pope will appear on Dancing with the Stars, although he doesn’t look very nimble. Obviously the questions asked of the Pope were screened, but even had they not been, I seriously doubt that anyone would … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic Church, Christians, Earthquake, Easter, Facebook, Faith, Good Friday, Google, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Pedophile Priests, Pope, Pope Benedict XVI, Religion, Roman Catholic Church, Sex Abuse Scandal, Soul, St. Peter's Basilica, Tsunami, Twitter, Vatican City, Wordpress, Yahoo
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Pandas help lighten the mood in Japan
Pandas are one of the coolest-looking animals. They’re similar to koala bears in that kids are naturally drawn to them. As the title of the article states, right now the people of Japan need anything that can help them “lighten … Continue reading
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Japan coast
Here’s the full article… Unbelievable!!! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press TOKYO – Japan’s northeastern coast has been rattled by a strong aftershock. The Japan meteorological agency has issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to … Continue reading
Factbox: Japan’s disaster in figures
An update on Japan… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters Sun Apr 3, 4:46 am ET (Reuters) – The following lists the impact of the earthquake and tsunami that rocked the northeast coast of Japan on March 11 and the subsequent crisis at … Continue reading
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Tagged Earthquake, Electricity, Facebook, Google, Japan, National Police Agency, Reuters, Tsunami, Twitter, Wordpress, Yahoo
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More obstacles impede crews in Japan nuke crisis
There is not a whole lot of good news coming out of Japan lately. And unfortunately, things could get much worse if problems at the nuclear plant are not resolved fast. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By … Continue reading
Radiation scare at Japan nuclear plant
Over two weeks have passed since the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and still there is no solution in sight regarding radiation leaks. All indications are that a major nuclear disaster is in the making. TGO Refer to story … Continue reading
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Tagged China, Earthquake, European Union, Facebook, Google, Japan, Nuclear Safety, Radiation Poisoning, Tsunami, Twitter, Wordpress, Yahoo, Yukio Edano, Yukiya Amano
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Quake-ravaged Japan digs mass graves
At this point there is little else that can be done with thousands of dead bodies, especially since entire families were wiped out by the tsunami, making it impossible to trace relatives. There are more imminent issues that the Japanese … Continue reading
Latest in Japan’s quake, tsunami, nuclear crisis
The situation with these overheating reactors just cannot seem to get under control. This is definitely not a good sign as something really catastrophic may be lurking. TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press By The Associated Press … Continue reading
Japan begins air drop on stricken reactor
Hope this works… Knowing nothing about the operation of nuclear power plants and certainly having zero knowledge of the situation in Japan, I am comforted by one thing; the diligence, focus and thoroughness of the Japanese people. I know my … Continue reading
Thriving metropolis or ghost town? Crisis transforms Tokyo
The events of the last several days, and counting (with the threat of exposure to radiation) has completely disrupted life for tens of millions of people in Japan. And the situation doesn’t look to improve anytime soon. TGO Refer to … Continue reading
Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire
As the saying goes; if it wasn’t for bad luck (the Japanese) would have no luck at all. My goodness, what else can possibly go wrong for these people? I’ll say one thing: I’m glad it isn’t me wearing one … Continue reading
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Tagged Air China, Chernobyl, China Eastern Airlines, Earthquake, Facebook, Google, International Atomic Energy Agency, Japan, Naoto Kan, Nuclear Reactor, Radiation Leak, Soma, Steve Crossley, Three Mile Island, Tokyo, Tsunami, Twitter, Wordpress, Yahoo, Yukio Edano
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Third explosion rocks Japanese nuclear plant
It is starting to look really bleak for the people of Japan. In a matter of days the country has been ravaged with a devastating earthquake, an even more catastrophic tsunami and is now staring at a nuclear meltdown in … Continue reading
Hundreds of bodies wash ashore in quake-hit Japan
This is unquestionably the worst natural disaster that I have personally ever seen or heard of. Entire towns have been wiped off the face of the Earth in a matter of minutes. The effort to bring back some degree of … Continue reading
Charlie Sheen shows sell out in 18 minutes
This was to be expected. We live in a society where bad behavior is rewarded with increased popularity and Charlie Sheen has certainly been a less than model citizen. As a result, his popularity has skyrocketed. TGO Refer to brief … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlie Sheen, Charlie Sheen LIVE, Chicago, Detroit, Earthquake, Facebook, Google, Hollywood Reporter, Japan, Red Cross, Ticketmaster, TMZ, Twitter, Two and a Half Men, Wordpress, Yahoo
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2nd explosion at stricken Japan nuclear plant
Obviously, the situation is still far from being under control at already damaged nuclear plants in Japan. It’s scary to think what may happen if there is actually a nuclear meltdown at one of the reactors. Hopefully the scientists working … Continue reading
180K flee as Japan’s nuke-plant crisis intensifies
The situation in Japan is dire following the devastating earthquake and made worse by the tsunami that followed. And as if that wasn’t enough, now the Japanese must contend with the threat of a nuclear meltdown. How bad can things … Continue reading
Pope prays for Japan quake victims, encourages aid
Instead of your empty words, Pope Benedict XVI, why don’t you at the very least donate a few million dollars to the relief effort. The Catholic Church is the richest organization on the planet; by far, yet all they do … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic Church, Earthquake, Facebook, God, Google, Japan, Pope Benedict XVI, Prayer, Saint Peter's Square, Tokyo, Tsunami, Twitter, Vatican City, Wordpress, World War II, Yahoo
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10K dead in Japan amid fears of nuclear meltdowns
What a catastrophic event! And needless to say that a nuclear meltdown would be the worst of all possible scenarios. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By JAY ALABASTER and TODD PITMAN, Associated Press Jay Alabaster And Todd … Continue reading
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Tagged Associated Press, Earthquake, Facebook, Google, Japan, Naoto Kan, NHK, Sendai, Tokyo, Tsunami, Twitter, United States, Wordpress, World War II, Yahoo
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Radiation leaking from Japan’s quake-hit nuclear
This is definitely not a good thing. Hopefully the radiation leak was marginal and there is no threat of radiation poisoning in the atmosphere. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters By Chris Meyers and Kim Kyung-hoon Chris Meyers And … Continue reading
Scenes of devastation at heart of Japan disaster
Absolute devastation! The earthquake in Haiti last year was certainly devastating, but the one that just took place in Japan was even worse, at it was followed by tsunamis which devastated the countryside. However, if there’s one thing going for … Continue reading
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Tagged Associated Press, Earthquake, Facebook, Google, Haiti, Japan, Japanese People, Kyodo News, Sendai, Tsunami, Twitter, Wordpress, Yahoo
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Scenes of destruction after Japan’s tsunami, quake
The photograph below, as well as the many videos of the earthquake and subsequent tsunamis in Japan, demonstrate just how vulnerable we are as a species. Our lives are hanging on a thread, each and every day. And at a … Continue reading
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Tagged Associated Press, Brian Atwater, Earthquake, Facebook, Google, Japan, John Lennon, Mariana Islands, Tokyo, Tsunami, Twitter, United States, United States Geological Survey, Wordpress, Yahoo
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Hundreds killed in tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake
Wow! What an impressive sight – a 23 foot wave; and what a disaster! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By MALCOLM FOSTER, Associated Press Malcolm Foster, Associated Press TOKYO – A ferocious tsunami spawned by one of … Continue reading
The world’s strongest earthquakes and tsunamis
For the record… Hopefully the death toll of today’s event in Japan will be minuscule in comparison to those described in the article.TGO Refer to information below. Source: Associated Press Associated Press Associated Press • March 11, 2011: A magnitude … Continue reading
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Tagged American Samoa, Chile, Colombia, Earthquake, Ecuador, Facebook, Google, Hawaii, Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Japan, Java, Mindanao, Portugal, Prince William Sound, Solomon Islands, Sulu, Sumatra, Tibet, Tokyo, Tsunami, Twitter, Wordpress, Yahoo
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32 killed in major tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake
As is usually the case, now we begin to hear of the casualties of this incredibly horrific natural disaster… Let’s hope Hawaii and other Pacific islands are spared of tsunamis. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press Photography: Reuters … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaska, Canada, Earthquake, Facebook, Google, Hawaii, Japan, Pacific, Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, SOuth America, Tokyo, Tsunami, Twitter, U.S. West Coast, Wordpress, Yahoo
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Major tsunami damage in N Japan after 8.9 quake
Wow! The awesome power of a tsunami must be one of the most destructive forces in all of nature. In a matter of mere seconds the giant waves can literally destroy entire cities. Hopefully there was no loss of life … Continue reading
New Zealand quake city prays for miracles amid rubble
Hopefully these people will come together as a community, help one another and make the most of the support offered them by countries across the globe. But unfortunately, there are no miracles. God, if he did exist (which is quite … Continue reading
Search for trapped abandoned at NZ office building
It’s really sad to know (and see) that people are suffering this way… These natural disasters remind us of just how fragile our lives are. One moment everything is fine and then instantly, in a matter of seconds, our lives … Continue reading
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Tagged Canterbury Television, Christchurch, Earthquake, Facebook, Google, Japan, Life, New Zealand, Twitter, Wordpress, Yahoo
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Dozens trapped by New Zealand quake that killed 65
Of all the natural disasters, earthquakes have to be the most horrifying, as they can occur at any time with no warning. Their destruction can completely devastate a city in a matter of minutes or even seconds. TGO Refer to … Continue reading
Strong quake in New Zealand collapses buildings
Sadly, another earthquake has destroyed portions of a city, this time in New Zealand, and no doubt caused multiple casualties. Fortunately, it was nothing like the one that struck Haiti in January 2010. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated … Continue reading
After Quake and Cholera, Politics Brings New Turmoil to Haiti
This story basically describes the political mess of this much-maligned and impoverished nation; which explains why in fact the country is a complete disaster. In addition to specific knowledge of the obvious frauds who have led and will continue to … Continue reading
Death toll from Indonesian volcano tops 100
Indonesia, like Haiti, has been ravaged by a string of natural disasters this year, including an earthquake, tsunami, and more recently a volcanic eruption. As is typically the case, those who are most vulnerable to these events are the more … Continue reading
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Tagged Earthquake, Haiti, Indonesia, Mentawai Islands, Mount Merapi, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ring of Fire, Tsunami, Volcano
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Indonesia disaster toll hits 377 as volcano erupts again
As deadly as volcanoes are, seeing one erupt from a relatively close distance must be an awesome sight. The natural disasters in Indonesia; the earthquake and more recently the volcanic eruption are examples of why this region of the world … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Earthquake, Hanoi, Indonesia, Jakarta, Java, Mentawai Islands, Mount Merapi, Sumatra, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Tsunami, Yogyakarta
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Death toll in Indonesian tsunami, volcano tops 300
The article explains the details all too well, therefore my commentary is superfluous. But just for informational purposes, the baby in the picture below was orphaned by the tsunami. In a post on this Blog yesterday the brain-dead Christine O’Donnell, … Continue reading
Indonesia tsunami kills 154; help on the way
It continuous to get worse for the people of Indonesia. Depending on where they live within this archipelago, they’ve had to deal with an earthquake, tsunami and volcanic eruption, all within 48 hours! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated … Continue reading
Indonesia tsunami kills 23, leaves scores missing
Indonesia is not a good place to call home as these earthquakes and tsunamis can definitely ruin the flow of one’s day. In all seriousness, there isn’t much that one can do in terms of preparing for an earthquake, especially … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Earthquake, Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Jakarta, Mentawai Islands, Pacific Ring of Fire, Pagai, Sumatra, Tsunami
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NZ cleans up after quake that tore new fault line
The destructive force of earthquakes is truly remarkable, and unfortunately, many of today’s most densely populated areas are situated directly over fault lines. Naturally, when these regions were inhabited science had not yet developed to the point that this information … Continue reading
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Tagged Canterbury University, Christchurch, Earthquake, Fault Line, New Zealand, Plate Tectonics, Science, South Island
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Powerful 7.1 quake hits New Zealand’s South Island
Fortunately this was nothing like the “killer” quakes that struck Haiti and Chile earlier this year. Yet the danger is always lurking that sooner or later the “big one” will strike, and when it does, hundreds if not thousands of … Continue reading
World pledges 700 million dollars for Pakistan floods: US
I hate to sound pessimistic, but hundreds of millions if not billions of dollars were pledged to Haiti after their earthquake this past January, and the country and its people are for the most part in the identical situation that … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Earthquake, Haiti, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United Nations, United Nations General Assembly, United States
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