(CNN) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 has struck off the coast of the Philippines, the U.S. Geological Survey said Friday. The quake was about 20 miles deep, the agency said. The quake prompted a tsunami warning for parts of Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Guam and other areas, the Pacific Tsunami […]
VirginIslandsNews.com: There were a series of earthquakes of at least 4.4-magnitude on the Richter scale Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quakes included tremors of 4.4-magnitude, 4.7-magnitude and 5.2-magnitude. A fourth earthquake of magnitude 4.3 shook the area 85 miles north of Road Town. Several others followed later Wednesday evening. There were […]
AMSTERDAM | Wed Aug 29, 2012 2:16pm BST (Reuters) – Miscommunication between a Spanish airline pilot and Dutch ground control caused a hijack scare on Wednesday that led the Netherlands to send F-16 fighters to intercept a plane, the airline said. “There was never any danger. There was a lack of communication between the pilot […]
As I experienced first-hand recently, Maui – the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, boasting a resident population of roughly 150,000 – is a beautiful place and can be a very relaxing vacation destination for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of their busy lives and relax in this wonderful small town environment. […]
Tropical Storm Isaac better organized, still threat for South Florida Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/08/22/2962721/issac-better-organized-still-threat.html#storylink=cpy Tropical Storm Isaac grew better organized overnight and continued on a track that potentially could put it some where off the South Florida coast by early Monday. The threat to Caribbean islands was clear and more immediate, with Isaac closing in […]
NIGER: Avoid all travel- terrorist cell intercepted Niger overall (except Niamey) OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to Niger, with the exception of Niamey. There is a risk to personal safety throughout the country. There are concerns about the risk of kidnapping by the group Al Qaeda in the […]