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Dual earthquake decoding in Iran
Double seismic in Iran occurs due to two stratigraphic plates rubbing each other horizontally. They are close to the ground so they can cause great damage to people and…
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Iran continues to suffer a strong aftershock of 5.3 on the Richter scale
On August 14, a strong aftershock, up to 5.3 Richter, rocked the outskirts of Tabriz, the third largest city and capital of East Azerbaijan province in northwestern Iran.
Environment
The huge storm in the US killed 10 people
A massive storm of thunderstorms suddenly struck some of the US East Coast states on June 29, including Washington, crashing thousands of trees and houses, leaving milli…
Environment
Floods in India, 77 people were killed
Heavy rains lasting more than a week in the state of Assam cause the water level of the Brahmaputra River, one of Asia's largest rivers, to exceed danger. The small trib…
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ICAO develops new tools against volcanic dust
On June 27, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced a series of new tools that greatly reduce the impact of volcanic dust on future international…
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Japan warns tsunamis through animal expression
Susaki city of Japan is planning to apply a tsunami warning system through animal expressions. Deputy City Mayor, Mr. Yoshihito Myojin said he invited scientists and exp…
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Colombia alarms high on Nevado del Ruiz volcano
Colombia's National Institute of Environment and Weather (IDEAM) on April 8 issued a high alert to residential areas near the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Caldas and Tolim…
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Earth warms up causing extreme weather phenomena
According to a reporter at the United Nations, on March 29, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirmed that global warming has led to…
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The island nation of Fiji announced a state of emergency because of the flood
On April 1, the island nation of Fiji announced a state of emergency and warned visitors in the context of heavy rain and strong winds to continue attacking this small c…
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Why doesn't the earthquake in Mexico cause disaster?
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake that occurred in the afternoon of March 20 in Mexico left only negligible consequences for people in the affected area, especially no dead, du…
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Australia is trying to overcome the consequences of natural disasters
The State of New South Wales of Australia on March 26 said that there are four more areas of the state included in the list of Natural Disaster Areas, after the long flo…
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Mexico shook because of the earthquake of 7.4 Richter scale
On the morning of March 21, Vietnam time, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck many cities in Mexico. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake's epicenter was in the…
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Central America suffered from many natural disasters
The report of the United Nations Commission on Regional Economy of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) announced on March 12 said that the number of natural disaster…
Environment
Strong earthquake in Russia
A earthquake and many aftershocks rocked Russia's Siberia region but did not cause human and property damage.
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Tornadoes died 9 people in central America
A terrible storm with many tornadoes swept through the center of the United States, killing at least 9 people and threatening to continue to harm when poured into the ea…