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Green earthquake alert (magnitude 7.1M and depth 23.1km) in Vanuatu 02/02/2012 13:34 UTC, No people within 100km.
On 2/2/2012 1:34:40 PM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had magnitude 7.1M and depth 23.1km.Green alert for tropical cyclone IGGY-12. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0. with wind speeds Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 120 km/h) of hurricane strength or stronger.
From 26/01/2012 to 02/02/2012, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 120 km/h) IGGY-12 was active in SEIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.Orange earthquake alert (magnitude 6.3M and depth 39.2km) in Peru 30/01/2012 05:11 UTC, 600000 people within 100km.
On 1/30/2012 5:11:00 AM, an earthquake occurred in Peru potentially affecting 600000 people within 100km. The earthquake had magnitude 6.3M and depth 39.2km.Green flood alert in Australia
On 22/01/2012, a flood started in Australia, lasting until 29/01/2012 (last update). The flood caused 0 killed and 300 displaced .Blog Posts
*NEW* GOOGLE PUBLIC ALERTS
A new feature on Google Maps will allow users to view local and worldwide disaster alerts, and is now available to users, Google announced on 25 January. Called Google Public Alerts, the new feature draws on weather, public safety, and earthquake alerts from federal agencies to supplement Google Map searches. Whether or not an alert will appear in the results column depends on activity at a location, severity of the alert, and the search query.
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7.0M Earthquake Strikes Peru
7.0-magnitude earthquake struck northern Peru today. The quake struck around 12:45 p.m. near Peru's border with Brazil at a depth of about 90 miles.
According to the USGS, the quake's epicenter was about 350 miles northeast of capital of Lima, and 50 miles north of Pucallpa, Peru. Authorities at the Geophysics Institute of Peru said no victims or significant damage had been reported. At least one aftershock had been recorded. Lima residents felt a brief, but strong,…
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Tropical Depression becomes Tropical Storm Bret in Atlantic South of Florida
Tropical Storm Bret is currently located 100 miles northwest of Great Abaco Island & moving to the south at 2 mph. For more information, go to: http://www.hurricanes.gov
Posted by Ines Pearce on July 17, 2011 at 6:45pm
Bombings In Mumbai, India
At least 13 dead, 80 injured after explosions rock Mumbai, India's financial capital.
Posted by Ines Pearce on July 13, 2011 at 10:18am
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*NEW* GOOGLE PUBLIC ALERTS
A new feature on Google Maps will allow users to view local and worldwide disaster alerts, and is now available to users, Google announced on 25 January. Called Google Public Alerts, the new feature draws on weather, public safety, and earthquake alerts from federal agencies to supplement Google Map searches. Whether or not an alert will appear in the results column depends on activity at a location, severity of the alert, and the search query.SOURCE: 25 January 2012, PC WorldSee More
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Help Urgently Needed on EMPG Survey
To: Local Government Emergency ManagersFrom: Randall C. Duncan, MPA, CEM, Government Affairs Chair Martha Braddock, Policy Advisor International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM-USA)Subject: Help Urgently Needed on EMPG SurveyDate: January 12, 2012Dear Local Emergency Manager: IAEM-USA is conducting a survey seeking information from US local government emergency management offices about Emergency Management…See More
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Magnitude 5.4 quake shakes northern Italy http://www.newsday.com/news/nation/magnitude-5-4-quake-shakes-northern-italy-1.3483972
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