Massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska Peninsula, triggering tsunami warning
New Delhi/IBNS: Today, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolted the Alaska Peninsula region, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
New Zealand to aid Tonga following volcanic eruption
Wellington/UNI/Xinhua: New Zealand has pledged to provide support for Tonga following a volcanic eruption that sent tsunami waves crashing onto the Pacific Island.
By 2030, half world’s population will be exposed to flooding, storms, tsunamis
New York: By the year 2030, an estimated 50 per cent of the world's population will live in coastal areas which are exposed to flooding, storms and tsunamis.
Indonesia tsunami: Many still missing as death toll rises
New York, Dec 25 (IBNS): Indonesians are being warned to stay away from beaches along the Sunda Strait, between the islands of Sumatra and Java, following this weekend’s devastating tsunami in the area, which government and humanitarian agency reports indicate has claimed hundreds of lives, with the total likely to rise.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau condoles death of people in Tsunami-hit Indonesia
Ottawa, Dec 24 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed sadness over the devastation caused by Tsunami in Indonesia.
UN ready to support tsunami-hit parts of Indonesia – Secretary-General Guterres
New York, Dec 24 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed “deep sadness” at the loss of life, injuries and damages caused by the tsunami that struck the Indonesian coast late Saturday, local time.
Indonesia tsunami: Waves rips through stage during band performance, video goes viral online
Carita, Dec 23 (IBNS): A short video footage of a tragedy has gone viral on the social media where the tsunami waves could be seen smashing into an open-air concert in Indonesia and hurling the members of the pop band from the stage and slamming them on the audience.
New York, Nov 6 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for greater preparedness to offset the disastrous impact of tsunamis, which are causing increasing human, economic and development losses, illustrated most recently by the destruction across the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
At least two killed as quake strikes Indonesia
Jakarta, Dec 16 (IBNS): At least two people were reported dead after a strong earthquake struck Indonesia late Friday, reports said.
Costa Rica rocked by 6.5M quake
San Jose, Nov 13 (IBNS): A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Costa Rica on Sunday night, reports said.