Showing 73 to 84 of 133 results
Tsunami Warning in Alaska Cancelled After Earthquake
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska triggered a tsunami warning on Wednesday afternoon, prompting evacuations in coastal Alaskan communities; the warning was canceled after about two hours with no major damage reported.
Tsunami Warning in Alaska Cancelled After Earthquake
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska triggered a tsunami warning on Wednesday afternoon, prompting evacuations in coastal Alaskan communities; the warning was canceled after about two hours with no major damage reported.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Japan Upgrades Earthquake Emergency Plan Amidst Rising Seismic Activity
Japan enacted an updated civil protection emergency plan this week to better prepare for earthquakes, prompted by a recent series of strong quakes on the Tokara Islands and the high likelihood of a magnitude 9 earthquake in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years.
Japan Upgrades Earthquake Emergency Plan Amidst Rising Seismic Activity
Japan enacted an updated civil protection emergency plan this week to better prepare for earthquakes, prompted by a recent series of strong quakes on the Tokara Islands and the high likelihood of a magnitude 9 earthquake in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Tokyo Court Overturns 84 Billion Euro Fukushima Fine
A Tokyo appeals court overturned an 84 billion euro fine against four former Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) executives, who were found liable in 2022 for the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, because the court deemed the tsunami unforeseeable; however, plaintiffs are calling for a larger fine.
Tokyo Court Overturns 84 Billion Euro Fukushima Fine
A Tokyo appeals court overturned an 84 billion euro fine against four former Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) executives, who were found liable in 2022 for the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, because the court deemed the tsunami unforeseeable; however, plaintiffs are calling for a larger fine.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Norwegian Village Faces Catastrophic Tsunami Threat
The picturesque Norwegian village of Hellesylt, a popular tourist destination and filming location, is threatened by a potential tsunami caused by a massive rockslide from the nearby Åkerneset mountain, which is eroding at a rate of 3.5 inches per year due to climate change; an early warning system ...
Norwegian Village Faces Catastrophic Tsunami Threat
The picturesque Norwegian village of Hellesylt, a popular tourist destination and filming location, is threatened by a potential tsunami caused by a massive rockslide from the nearby Åkerneset mountain, which is eroding at a rate of 3.5 inches per year due to climate change; an early warning system ...
Progress
48% Bias Score
7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Chile, Minimal Damage Reported
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Chile's Magallanes region on Friday morning, causing a brief tsunami alert and prompting evacuations that were later suspended due to minimal impact; no significant damage or injuries were reported.
7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Chile, Minimal Damage Reported
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Chile's Magallanes region on Friday morning, causing a brief tsunami alert and prompting evacuations that were later suspended due to minimal impact; no significant damage or injuries were reported.
Progress
12% Bias Score
7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Evacuations in Southern Chile and Argentina
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, prompting evacuations in the Strait of Magellan and Antarctic areas due to a tsunami warning; approximately 2,000 people were evacuated, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Evacuations in Southern Chile and Argentina
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, prompting evacuations in the Strait of Magellan and Antarctic areas due to a tsunami warning; approximately 2,000 people were evacuated, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Potential Underwater Volcano Eruptions Raise Concerns
Scientists warn of a potential eruption at Axial Seamount off Oregon within the year, while increased seismic activity near Santorini, Greece necessitates monitoring of its volcanic crater and nearby Kolumbo underwater volcano; the 2022 Tonga eruption highlights the significant impact of underwater ...
Potential Underwater Volcano Eruptions Raise Concerns
Scientists warn of a potential eruption at Axial Seamount off Oregon within the year, while increased seismic activity near Santorini, Greece necessitates monitoring of its volcanic crater and nearby Kolumbo underwater volcano; the 2022 Tonga eruption highlights the significant impact of underwater ...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Japanese High Court Overturns \$90 Billion Fukushima Ruling
A Japanese high court overturned a lower court's ruling, absolving former Tokyo Electric Power Company executives from \$90 billion in damages for the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, citing the unforeseeability of the massive tsunami despite a 2008 internal estimate of a potential 15.7-meter tsunam...
Japanese High Court Overturns \$90 Billion Fukushima Ruling
A Japanese high court overturned a lower court's ruling, absolving former Tokyo Electric Power Company executives from \$90 billion in damages for the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, citing the unforeseeability of the massive tsunami despite a 2008 internal estimate of a potential 15.7-meter tsunam...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Mount Etna: Persistent Volcanic Activity and Landslide Threat
Mount Etna, a stratovolcano in Sicily, Italy, presents ongoing threats due to its persistent Strombolian eruptions, potential for larger events, and the slow, but potentially catastrophic, sliding of its eastern flank toward the Ionian Sea, posing risks to nearby populations and infrastructure.
Mount Etna: Persistent Volcanic Activity and Landslide Threat
Mount Etna, a stratovolcano in Sicily, Italy, presents ongoing threats due to its persistent Strombolian eruptions, potential for larger events, and the slow, but potentially catastrophic, sliding of its eastern flank toward the Ionian Sea, posing risks to nearby populations and infrastructure.
Progress
0% Bias Score
Pacific Northwest Earthquake Threat Exacerbated by US Government Staffing Cuts
Scientists warn of a potential magnitude 9.0 earthquake and 100-foot tsunami along the Cascadia subduction zone, potentially causing 13,800 deaths and over 100,000 injuries; staffing cuts at USGS and NOAA hamper preparedness efforts.
Pacific Northwest Earthquake Threat Exacerbated by US Government Staffing Cuts
Scientists warn of a potential magnitude 9.0 earthquake and 100-foot tsunami along the Cascadia subduction zone, potentially causing 13,800 deaths and over 100,000 injuries; staffing cuts at USGS and NOAA hamper preparedness efforts.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Chile Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Evacuations
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Puerto Williams, Chile, on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning and evacuation of the Magallanes region; aftershocks followed, and while there were no immediate casualties, authorities maintained coastal precautions.
Chile Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Evacuations
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Puerto Williams, Chile, on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning and evacuation of the Magallanes region; aftershocks followed, and while there were no immediate casualties, authorities maintained coastal precautions.
Progress
16% Bias Score
Tsunami Warning Lifted After Earthquake off South America
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake 219 kilometers south of Ushuaia, Argentina, triggered a tsunami warning, causing the evacuation of hundreds in Chile and Argentina before being lifted a few hours later due to smaller than expected waves; no critical damage or casualties were reported.
Tsunami Warning Lifted After Earthquake off South America
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake 219 kilometers south of Ushuaia, Argentina, triggered a tsunami warning, causing the evacuation of hundreds in Chile and Argentina before being lifted a few hours later due to smaller than expected waves; no critical damage or casualties were reported.
Progress
12% Bias Score
Showing 73 to 84 of 133 results