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Large earthquake in British Columbia could trigger larger-than-expected tsunami: study
A new study questions whether current scientific models underestimate the potential size of tsunamis off the coast of British Columbia in the event of a large-scale earthquake. Earthquake specialist John Cassidy says an…
Tsunami hazard presentation reveals Oak Bay’s vulnerability – Vancouver Island Free Daily
A presentation on tsunami hazard in Oak Bay didn't rock the boat much as the council considered the local impact of the scenarios presented.
David Forde of Associated Engineering presented to the board, meeting in committee of…
Is Bitcoin’s grief the gamers’ joy?
Prices for graphics processing units (GPUs), also known as graphics cards, are undoubtedly still far from the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). However, they aren't what they used to be either, especially considering what GPU…
‘Dream Creation’ Soars During Pandemic | UK week
Scientists have reported that “dream enactment disorder” – in which people physically act out their dreams – has increased two to four times during the pandemic. "They may punch or wave their arms in the air, make running movements or even…
10 Best Superhero Games That Aren’t Marvel or DC
When most people think of superhero comics, they think of Marvel or DC. Batman and Spider-Man are among the most beloved costumed crusaders in American pop culture with many strong gaming ties. However, it is important to recognize other…
Women ‘benefit from hugs more than men’
Women benefit more from hugs than men, according to a new study. German researchers analyzed 76 people in romantic relationships and measured levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, when they hugged. They were then subjected to a test…
GOP voters ready to elect ‘true conservatives’ to fight ‘woke’ Democrats
Janet Dunkleberger nearly burst into tears when asked why she was so faithfully going to the polls at 83."I'm scared for this country, I really am," she said before casting her ballot for the Republican primaries in East Pennsboro Township…
The photographic quest for the sublime by Paolo Pellegrin
ContentThis content can also be viewed on the website comes from from.At 2:30 a.m. A.M., on January 10, Paolo Pellegrin, the Italian photographer and winner of ten World Press Photo awards, was loading his gear into the back of a Toyota…
30th Anniversary of Broadway Books, Daniel James Brown, Christopher Moore: 18 Literary Events in…
Broadway Books celebrates 30 years Saturday, promising visitors a new Broadway Books personalized puzzle, photo book, cupcakes, contests, “a very special sale” and more.Owners Sally McPherson (left, above) and Kim Bissell also wrote in…
Rehearsal for Northwest ‘Big One’ on a coin-sized chessboard
Nearly 200 federal, state and tribal emergency preparedness planners gathered around a giant map of the Pacific Northwest last week to rehearse and critique the federal response plan for 'The Big One' . The three-day Cascadia earthquake…
Medical laboratories facing the “tsunami” of staff departures
First published 2 MAY 2022…
Puzzle Sales at the Timaru Stamp Fair in Tonga
JOHN BISSET/StuffRussel Flett, left, Graeme Scott and Ray Bennett browse the collections at the Timaru Philatelic Society's biannual stamp fair at the West End Hall on Saturday.There was no need to wonder about the popularity of the puzzles…
The losers of the Michigan Republican convention will they give in?
Republicans are predicting a "red wave" at the polls this fall.But Republicans who didn't get the party nod at Michigan's Republican Party endorsement convention on Saturday, April 23, believe it will take a "tsunami" for Matt DePerno and…
Puzzles for Tonga relief at Timaru biannual stamp fair
JOHN BISSET/StuffAlistair Pike, left, and Gordon Prowse with some of Gordon's late wife's puzzles which will be sold at the Timaru Philatelic Society's biannual stamp fair in Timaru on Saturday.Gordon Prowse and his late wife Robin enjoyed…
It’ll be a GOP tsunami, Dems | From the editor
Hi neighbor,We therefore learn that President Biden has just told his former boss Barack Obama that he plans to run again in 2024.With all due respect, Joe. . . it's two years from now, but we better start getting used to saying…
Port Alberni students learn about tsunamis while hiking to higher ground – Port Alberni Valley News
Port Alberni students learn about tsunamis on Hike to High Ground
HIKING TO HIGH TERRAIN…
Top 10 stories of January 2022
While putting together the list of top ten stories on Sunday, April 10, I realized that I had overlooked the top ten monthly, quarterly, and annual stories. The last monthly Top Ten Stories article was from September 2021. As part of…
Your Friday Briefing – The New York Times
Major setbacks for RussiaRussia's faltering war on Ukraine met new hurdles yesterday when the flagship of its Black Sea Fleet sank after a catastrophic explosion and fire, and the EU moved closer to an embargo on Russian oil imports.…
Rōki Sasaki: The 20-year-old tsunami survivor behind the biggest game ever launched | Baseball
Jhere are the non-hitters. There are perfect games. And there's the kind of virtuosity that Rōki Sasaki managed to conjure up for two and a half unforgettable hours on Sunday afternoon at Zozo Marine Stadium outside Tokyo.Sasaki, a…
Prizes to be won by walking through Victoria’s Tsunami Safe Zones – Victoria News
The City of Victoria would rather see a social media flood than a Pacific Ocean flood.
Throughout Tsunami Preparedness Week, April 10-16, Victoria residents are encouraged to take photos of themselves in a Tsunami Safety Zone and…
Kyuquot residents urged to post tsunami-safe selfies to win prizes – Campbell River Mirror
The Regional District of Strathcona, Kyuquot Community Association, Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k:tles7et'h' First Nations and Emergency Management BC are encouraging residents of Kyuquot to participate in a self-guided hike go on a hike…
“We weren’t a healthy population going into it;” How COVID shed light on…
If you were to visit the intensive care unit of a Spectrum Health hospital at any time in the past two years, you would likely find that the sickest COVID-19 patients had one or more of the same three common factors."(Advanced) age, obesity…
Tsunami hits Port Alberni in 1964 – Port Alberni Valley News
LOOK BACK: Tsunami hits Port Alberni in 1964
This year is the 58th anniversary of the tsunami…
Nuclear sites make the cruel chaos of war even more perilous
The recent 7.3 magnitude earthquake off the Japanese prefecture of Fukushima reminds us of the severe volatility of nuclear sites. Its violent tremor was minor compared to the collapse of the Daiichi nuclear power plant in the region in…
Advocates warn of ‘deportation tsunami’ as COVID aid expires – Reuters
By Emily Hoeven | Cal Matters
March 31 is the last day residents can apply for the state's COVID rent relief program.
From April 1, owners can move to evict nonpaying tenants in cities or counties without local eviction protections in…
Naomi Watts Returns to the Danger Zone in ‘Infinite Storm’
An almost unbelievable tale of bravery atop a New Hampshire mountain in a raging winter storm, "Infinite Storm" offers Naomi Watts another endangered but stoic heroine.
Watts memorably barely survived a deadly tsunami as Maria Bennett in…
US tsunami warning system needs urgent overhaul, experts say
By Caitlin Kaiser and Allison Chinchar | CNN
Earlier this year, an underwater volcano erupted in Tonga, triggering a widespread tsunami. Although advisories were issued, there was confusion at the time as the event was not triggered by an…
Quesnel autism awareness fundraiser enters 10th year – Campbell River Mirror
Pin fundraising has had 10 different models over the past ten years. (photo sent)The 2022 brooch design incorporates both an infinity symbol and puzzle pieces, both of which have been used as a symbol of autism awareness.…
India establishes a network of 36 tide gauges to monitor tsunamis | India News
NEW DELHI: To strengthen India's tsunami early warning system, India's National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has set up a real-time network of 36 tide gauges (a device to measure the sea level and tsunami detection) at…
Japan earthquake: 7.3 quake off Fukushima brings back memories of 2011 tsunami
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami warning and plunging more than 2 million homes in the Tokyo area into darkness.The area is part of northern Japan…
Polly Bruner Obituary (1916 – 2021) – Los Osos, CA
Polly Delphine Bruner September 21, 1916 - October 1, 2021 Los Osos, California - Born in Los Angeles at Old California Hospital in Los Angeles, California on September 21, 1916, to William and Edna Ruth, Polly died October 1, 2021 in Los…
Japan marks 11 years since earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday honored the victims and renewed the search for those still missing after a massive earthquake and tsunami 11 years ago also triggered a nuclear disaster in Fukushima where dozens of thousands of people…
New Zealand anti-vaxxers fall into Russian misinformation ‘tsunami’
First published on MARCH 9, 2022…
The end of Batman explained: a final enigma for the public
WARNING: Don't bombard us with hostile Riddler-style missives about the movie's ruin. You should only read further if you have already seen Robert Pattinson as The Batman and seek more answers. Or, at least, confirmation of what you…
International Surfing Association. cuts Russian athletes, event officials – North Coast Current
the International Surfing Associationan international organization representing sport worldwide, is excluding Russian athletes and officials from Russia in light of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the ISA announced on Tuesday (March 1st).…
Why We’re All In A Shmood
Sign up for Caleb's newsletter here.Moodlike its nice cousins vibes and energy, has become a ubiquitous internet buzzword, used to indicate identification with an image, aesthetic, behavior or attitude. Post a video of a Rollerblader…
Lori Dengler | When there is no height – Times-Standard
Three things are essential for successful tsunami evacuation: safe, alert ground and taking the necessary steps to evacuate before the water arrives. Nature provides the most important warning: to feel an earthquake that lasts for a long…
Greater climate risk disclosure on the way for homebuyers
First published February 23, 2022…
Tonga’s Internet Finally Restored 5 Weeks After Big Blowout
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Tonga's main internet connection to the rest of the world has finally been restored more than five weeks after a massive volcanic eruption and tsunami severed a crucial undersea cable.Three people in…
Source of mysterious global tsunami found near Antarctica
Earth-shattering oddity
Earthquakes are rarely as simple as they initially appear. Sometimes, like in 2016 in New Zealand Kaikoura earthquake, this complexity is obvious. The earthquake caused a rupture which jumped between a dozen…
Source of mysterious global tsunami discovered near Antarctica
When a mysterious series of tremors emanated from the uninhabited South Sandwich Islands, scientists around the world found themselves scratching their heads in confusion. First, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Beneath the Islands, a…
New York Times faces backlash over Wordle changes
(NewsNation now) — It's not five letters, but “backlash” may be the New York Times' last word after buying the viral puzzle game Wordle.
Some users have complained that the puzzles have become increasingly difficult to solve.…
Simulation Shows Flooding of $1.4 Billion Poseidon Desalination Plant in Huntington Beach –…
Opponents of a proposed desalination plant in Huntington Beach have released a 3D simulation of how water moving inland as sea levels rise in the future could flood the area to help make their case against the project.
Poseidon Water's…
Bay Area Tongan, Pacific island community rally for tsunami relief
EAST PALO ALTO - For six days after a volcanic explosion and tsunami shook the islands of Tonga with devastating force, Tonga Victoria of East Palo Alto felt terror, panic and fear.
Like many Tongans across the country, Victoria watched in…
Musk helps restore Internet in Tonga; growing virus epidemic
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Entrepreneur Elon Musk is helping reconnect Tonga to the internet after a volcanic eruption and tsunami cut the nation off from the South Pacific more than three weeks ago, officials say, while that…
The tsunami could kill thousands of people on the WA coast. Can an escape be built?
OCEAN SHORES, Grays Harbor County — The 350 children at Ocean Shores Elementary School put their earthquake survival plans into practice, dropping under desks to overcome convulsions, then rushing to the floor to the second floor to…
‘Tsunami’ of woes: US school shootings rise amid pandemic stress
By Brad Brooks (Reuters) - A 19-year-old former student was fatally shot after a high school basketball game a week ago in Beloit, Wisconsin. A shooting outside Chaparral High School in Las Vegas on Monday left three…
Which of these two tax tips is best for a retiree?
In a low-range year, you could either have a long-term gain or a Roth conversion. We will save you more money.
Delaware Senator William Roth (1921-2003), post-tax IRA fan (Photo by Wally McNamee)
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A woman from Barry talks to her mother in Tonga after the tsunami
A WOMAN living in Barry has finally spoken to her parents in Tonga following a devastating natural disaster.
On January 15, there was an underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga that sent large tsunami waves crashing…
An extreme solar storm hit our planet 9,200 years ago
During solar storms, the Sun expels large amounts of energetic particles that can react with the Earth's atmosphere and produce cosmogenic isotopes such as carbon-14 (14C), beryllium-10 (tenBe) and chlorine-36 (36Cl). In new research,…
Tattooed community rallies for husband of British tsunami victim
Thousands of pounds have been raised for the husband of Angela Glover, a tsunami victim in Tonga, by the tattoo and piercer community.According to friend and former colleague Tota Volpe-Landi, James Glover also lost his home and his tattoo…
Tsunami advisory triggers around 900 Saanich Peninsula warning listings – Victoria News
About 900 people have signed up for the Saanich Peninsula Warning System since an undersea volcano eruption in the South Pacific triggered a tsunami advisory.
These 900 recordings were made from the day of the eruption – Jan. 15 –…
Lori Dengler | Tonga eruption, tsunami more unusual than expected – Times-Standard
A week has passed since the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption that triggered last Saturday's tsunami warning around the Pacific. Even in the early morning it was clearly unusual. A week later, the emerging evidence is even more…
Victoria-based oceanographic agency collects real-time tsunami data after Tonga volcano eruption…
This NEPTUNE offshore cable network map from Ocean Networks Canada shows the arrival times of tsunami waves caused by the Tonga volcano. (Photo courtesy of Ocean Networks…
Biggest tsunamis ever recorded
Most tsunamis go unnoticed. Defined as a wave Caused by a disturbance like an earthquake, landslide or volcanic eruption, tsunamis often reach a few centimeters in height, according to NOAA. But when the…
Richardson Bay avoids tsunami impact
Residents around Richardson Bay reported choppy waters but minimal damage in southern Marin during an ocean surge caused by a volcanic eruption in the Pacific Ocean on Saturday.
Damage to docks and vessels was reported near the Greenwood…
Top 10 stories from January 09 to 15
The top ten stories from January 09-15 include a Pacific tsunami, COVID-19, and the dumping of large objects in Garden Grove.
The top ten stories from January 09 to January 15 are the most read stories on Orange County Breeze over the…
Tsunami warning issued for all of Tonga
First published on January 15,…
Tsunami advisory issued for San Diego coast after South Pacific eruption – North Coast Current
Authorities issued a tsunami advisory for the San Diego County coastline early Saturday morning after a large underwater volcano erupted in the South Pacific.
Waves of 1 to 2 feet are possible and should hit San Diego beaches around 7:50…
A strong earthquake shakes the Indonesian capital; no tsunami warning
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked parts of Indonesia's main island of Java on Friday, damaging buildings and homes and sending people into the streets, but no casualties were reported. Officials said there was no…
Subduction secrets: what triggers ‘megathrust’ earthquakes?
Scientists aboard the research vessel Niwa Tangaroa operate an ocean floor seismometer deployed near the subantarctic island Macquarie. Photo / Joshu MountjoyScientists have ventured to one of the wildest corners of the planet in hopes of…
Lawmakers’ Neglect of School Earthquake Safety Endangers Children’s Lives
The 2022 legislative session kicked off this week with nearly a billion dollars in surplus revenue. It's no surprise that the money is putting a hole in Olympia's pocket. It seems everyone in town has a favorite project. But none…
Nuclear: the missing piece of the puzzle
OPINION: Last Friday, at the stroke of midnight, half of Germany's remaining nuclear power plants shut down. The three remaining factories (of the original 17) will close on December 31 this year, and Germans will no longer have to live…
NYTimes Crossword: More Steadfast – The New York Times
SATURDAY PUZZLE - Make me shiver, don't you? That's what I thought when I went through all the clues in this grid and found a large goose egg. An unfilled grid like this gapes particularly wide, as there are 116 open squares (empty…
GWYNNE DYER: Nuclear: the missing piece of the puzzle
Last Friday, at the stroke of midnight, half of Germany's remaining nuclear power plants shut down. The three remaining factories (of the original 17) will close on December 31 this year, and Germans will no longer…
No tsunami warning despite massive 7.3 magnitude quake rocking Darwin, Australia
No tsunami warning despite massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake rocking Darwin, Australia. Credit: Photo by Алексей Мойса on UnsplashNo tsunami warning despite massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake rocking Darwin, Australia.A MASSIVE 7.3 magnitude…
Toymaker Whangārei brings Dodoland puzzles to the world
ProvidedHoon Kim founded Dodoland to create beautiful, fun animal sculptures without the plastic waste that comes with most children's toys.From the heights of Mount Everest to the southern tip of the Auckland Islands, Hoon Kim has traveled…
Strong earthquake hits northern California; no tsunami or major damage
PETROLIA, Calif. — A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the northern California coast on Monday, causing significant shaking but likely minimal damage in the sparsely populated area. A tsunami is not expected to follow, the National…
UK uses ‘Soviet style’ tactics to hide Brexit damage, professor warns
THE UK government used "Soviet-style propaganda" to try to cover up the damage caused by Brexit, according to an expert on EU law.
Professor Michael Dougan of the University of Liverpool also warned that the only way…
After 46 years of breakfast, Millie’s Kitchen has closed
Crumbled coffee cake. Santa Fe is scrambling. Hot cocoa with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Millie's Kitchen, a Lafayette breakfast institution for 46 years, closed its doors this week at 1018 Oak Hill Road. Owner Eva Clement made the…
Indonesia lifts tsunami warning after powerful undersea earthquake
People wait outside after evacuating a government building following an earthquake in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. The strong underwater earthquake…
A swarm of earthquakes continues off the Pacific coast of the United States. But the experts…
By Pedram Javaheri and Judson Jones | CNN
The earthquake swarm off the Oregon coast continues - with nearly 100 earthquakes in the past 48 hours - but experts say not to worry.
While the main concern with large earthquakes this far from…
Failure of Echo Lake Dam Would Be Like “Tsunami” Flood, City of Burlington Official…
BURLINGTON - State regulators are trying to protect Burlington from a 'tsunami' flood disaster if the Echo Lake dam fails, a city official said at a community meeting on the future of Lake."They are worried about the loss…
A feared “tsunami of cancer diagnoses” after the pandemic
Cancer diagnoses are down between 10% and 14%, raising fears of a "tsunami of cancer diagnoses" once the pandemic has passed.A new report from the National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI) has found that one in eight cancer cases that were…
Biden sees 2024 re-election hopes dashed as Democrats ‘walk away’ from US president |…
Joe Biden has seen his support wane in recent weeks, with his popularity rating hitting a new low of 38% last week. His response to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and his multibillion-dollar…
If our schools are vulnerable to earthquakes, so are our children – and so are our hearts.
I've been writing about earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest for over 25 years, spanning a remarkable era of discovery as scientists uncover the history of monstrous earthquakes over the Cascadia Subduction Zone. They also found…
Voters’ tsunami begins to drown Democrats
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Large earthquakes off Alaska and Chile cause Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders to worry about tsunamis from thousands of miles away. People are taking precautions. They move to higher…
OSU Researchers Find New Evidence for 1700 Earthquake | Local
Researchers at Oregon State University have found new evidence of the impact of the famous 1700 earthquake in the Pacific Northwest.The 9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami in the Cascadia Subduction Zone apparently caused…
How Alameda is preparing for future climate disasters
The City of Alameda's award-winning Climate Action and Resilience Plan sets the ambitious goal of reducing dangerous carbon emissions by 50% from their 2005 level by 2030 through equitable transport improvements, buildings, energy…
What do the mid-terms – and 2024 – hold for the GOP?
Republicans are in a triumphant mood. Last week's Red Wave election has many GOP members counting on a crimson tsunami midterm next year and further fueled confidence that Joe Biden will be a president for one term. Some skepticism is in…
Jess Berentson-Shaw: The heroes of the immunization conversation need real support
First published on 10 NOV 2021…
Record-breaking gravitational wave “tsunami” detected
Astronomers made 35 new detections of gravitational waves, or ripples in space-time, between November 2019 and March 2020. Cosmic waves were largely created by pairs of merging black holes, but several arose out of rare collisions between…
Gravitational wave “tsunami” sets record for most space-time ripples detected
A record-breaking "tsunami" of gravitational waves - ripples in the fabric of space-time - could help unravel the mysteries of how the universe and its stars evolved and changed. that of Einstein general theory relativity to the test.…
‘Tsunami of addictions’ – One third of those seeking help for crack addiction are…
A new report has revealed a 'tsunami' of crack addiction in Tallaght, with a third of those seeking help being women.Over the past 10 years, the number of people treated in Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Task Force (TDATF) projects has doubled,…
Astronomers detect a “tsunami” of gravitational waves. This is where they come from
The most recent gravitational wave observation run recorded the biggest hit to date.In less than five months, from November 2019 to March 2020, the LIGO-Virgo interferometers recorded 35 massive gravitational wave events. On average, this…
Editorial: Region needs young families to stem silver tsunami | Opinion
We know we are lucky. We live in "the land of God," as one retiree put…
WA study shows coast needs 80 towers to escape tsunamis
When a tsunami is heading your way, the only escape may be to go up. The Washington coast is unfortunately not prepared for this option. Heights are scarce and every second counts, according to a new state assessment.…
The end is near for the Union and Scotland has friends ready
FOR a lie, a lie, a complete misrepresentation of the truth to work, you must at least be able to convince the majority of your audience, even in the shortest possible time. The problem with the Conservative Party today is that…
8 reasons why “God” is always the worst answer
For the answer to all of life's big questions, questions like "Why are we here?" "Or" What is the meaning of life? - anything that contains God is always the worst guess. Super intelligent aliens would be better. Fairies would be…