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Death toll from Japan earthquakes rises to 48
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The toll from the series of earthquakes that jolted Japan on New Year's Day rose to 48 on Tuesday, with several more injured, NHK World reported.
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Guwahati International Airport conducts mock drill to test preparedness fo
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The mock exercise on earthquake preparedness was conducted at the airport office premises of the airport, under the airport operator and NDRF, with the aim of monitoring and expediting the implementation of the prescribed emergency plans.
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Volcano erupts in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula after weeks of intense qua
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
After weeks of seismic activity forced the evacuation of a nearby village, a volcano in Iceland erupted suddenly on Monday, dazzling the night sky with stunning spurts of lava and smoke, CNN reported.
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Earthquake swarm strikes Pakistan, New Guinea, Xizang in early Tuesday hou
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The three earthquakes in different countries occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.
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Indonesia: 22 temples of Prambanan complex restored in heart of Yogyakarta
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Prambanan temple in Yogyakarta is actually a complex of 240 temples that were completely destroyed in earthquakes. The restoration work is under progress due to which, 22 temples have been restored till now.
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Iceland evacuates people amid volcanic threat, declares state of emergency
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Nearly 800 quakes were recorded between midnight and 2 p.m. on Friday, with the shallowest at a depth of 3-3.5 kilometres (1.86-2.18 miles), according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolts Afghanistan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter Scale jolted Afghanistan on Thursday, the National Centre for Seismology informed.
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UNICEF delivers medical supplies to Herat earthquake victims
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported that at least 80 tons of medical assistance have arrived in Kabul to aid families affected by earthquakes in Herat, according to Khaama Press.
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Afghanistan: Distribution of aid continues in quake-affected Herat
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Worldwide organisations and regional and international charities are continuing to distribute relief to all the earthquake-affected villages in Afghanistan. Food, tents, blankets, clothes, and hygiene supplies are all part of the support, reported TOLOnews.
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Afghanistan: Death toll in Herat earthquakes surpasses 4,000
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The earthquake in Herat province of Afghanistan has claimed over 4000 lives and destroyed thousands of residential houses, Khaama Press reported, citing the Taliban ministry.
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Afghanistan earthquake: UNGA President offers condolences to victims' fami
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Herat and surrounding regions were shaken by the magnitude 6.3 earthquake and its powerful aftershocks on Saturday. The death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Herat province in Afghanistan has risen to 2,025.
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Afghanistan: Death toll from Herat quakes crosses over 2,000
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Herat province in Afghanistan has risen to 2,025.
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