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Earthquake

An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor, or temblor) is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes are recorded with a seismometer, also known as a seismograph. The moment magnitude (or the related and mostly obsolete Richter magnitude) of an earthquake is conventionally reported, with magnitude 3 or lower earthquakes being mostly imperceptible and magnitude 7 causing serious damage over large areas. Intensity of shaking is measured on the modified Mercalli scale.

Articles About Earthquake

Fukushima meltdown is ‘much worse than you think’
2 Years After, Japan Grapples To Find Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Groundwater Highly Toxic with Cancerous Radio-Active Material

By IBTimes AU

It's been two years since a devastating magnitude 9 earthquake hit Tōhoku, Japan in March 2011, of which a resulting tsunami erupted and seriously impacted the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. (12:09 pm)

MORE TOPICS: NUCLEAR WEAPONS, JAPAN, CANCER, TSUNAMI

Supermoon
Supermoon Could Trigger Global Disasters, Say Astrologers

By IBTimes UK

Supermoon 2013 heralds weekend of natural disasters, predict soothsayers. (11:05 pm)

MORE TOPICS: NASA, DISASTERS, TSUNAMI

Supermoon.
2013 Supermoon: Will the June 22-23 Peak Deliver Natural Disasters?

By IBTimes AU

The 2013 Supermoon will take place in just a few days as it makes a close distance to planet Earth. Now, doomsayers are predicting that the June 22-23 Supermoon peak will deliver natural disasters as an effect such as tsunami, typhoon and earthquake. (Jun 19)

MORE TOPICS: AUSTRALIA, DISASTERS, TSUNAMI

Google launches Project Loon in New Zealand.
Google's Project Loon: Gets You Connected Anytime, Anywhere

By IBTimes AU

Google is targeting to reach new heights through its Project Loon, a solar- and wind-powered network of high altitude balloons bringing Internet access to rural areas whose citizens have yet to be transformed into netizens. (Jun 17)

MORE TOPICS: TWITTER, FACEBOOK

Analysis: Japan PM Abe's true test; rising government bond yields

By Reuters

Abenomics' massive monetary stimulus was supposed to depress long-term interest rates to spur economic activity, but the Japanese government bond market has other ideas. (Jun 17)

MORE TOPICS: FEDERAL RESERVE, MORGAN STANLEY, GEORGE SOROS, FIXED-INCOME, JAPAN, ELECTIONS

Analysis - Japan PM Abe's true test; rising government bond yields

By Reuters UK

Abenomics' massive monetary stimulus was supposed to depress long-term interest rates to spur economic activity, but the Japanese government bond market has other ideas. (Jun 17)

MORE TOPICS: FEDERAL RESERVE, MORGAN STANLEY, GEORGE SOROS, FIXED-INCOME, JAPAN, ELECTIONS

Earthquakes that Struck Northern Philippines to Last for Months, Mt Apo Resurrecting?
Earthquakes that Struck Northern Philippines to Last for Months, Mt Apo Resurrecting?

By IBTimes AU

The double 5.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the northern Philippines within only a day apart could last for weeks or months. This as the local government declared the town of Carmen in North Cotabato, worst affected by the tremor, under state of calamity. (Jun 04)

MORE TOPICS: MANAGEMENT, TSUNAMI

Omar Borkan Al Gala
Omar Borkan Al Gala: “Too Handsome” Man Reaches Overwhelming One Million Facebook Followers

By IBTimes AU

Has any celebrity reached a staggering one million followers in just a little over a month on Facebook? The “too handsome” Dubai native guy, Omar Borkan Al Gala has! (Jun 04)

MORE TOPICS: FACEBOOK, DUBAI, MANAGEMENT

5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Again Southern Philippines
Philippines Hit Again, Just After a Day, with 5.7 Magnitude Earthquake

By IBTimes AU

In just a little over a day after a quake hit North Cotabato in southern Philippines, the very same region encountered another shake on early Monday morning, registering the same 5.7 magnitude strength as with the first incident. (Jun 03)

Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Strikes Taiwan

By Reuters

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the island of Taiwan on Sunday and caused some damage, Taiwan media reported. (Jun 02)