Tag: Earthquakes
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World Math & Science Challenge in Zamboanga City Rescheduled to December Amid Quake Concerns
WMSC Rescheduled for December Over Earthquake Concerns The World Mathematics and Science Challenge (WMSC) in Zamboanga City has been moved from its original November schedule to December 15–18. The decision follows a spate of earthquakes that recently struck several provinces, prompting organizers to prioritize participant safety and peace of mind for the international competitors gathering…
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World Math & Science Challenge in Zamboanga City postponed to December amid quake concerns
WMSC Moves to December Following Earthquake Concerns The World Mathematics and Science Challenge (WMSC) in Zamboanga City has been rescheduled to December 15–18, 2024, after a spate of earthquakes rattled the Philippines in recent weeks. The organizers, the Mathematics Trainers’ Guild Phils. (MTG), announced the shift from the original dates of November 13–16 to ensure…
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Bulacan Disaster Prep Boost as Classes Suspended Oct 16-17
Bulacan strengthens disaster readiness amid earthquake concerns In response to a series of recent earthquakes, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Bulacan convened an emergency meeting focused on reinforcing the province’s preparedness and disaster response systems. Key among the measures discussed were enhanced local action plans, systematic building inspections, and improved…
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Deep Earthquake Aftermath: Why Deeper Crust Changes Persist Long After Shaking
New Insights into Post-Seismic Deformation When an earthquake rattles the ground, it often leaves a visible legacy of cracked roads and toppled buildings. But beneath the surface, the story continues. Geologists are increasingly focused on post-seismic deformation—the way the Earth’s crust gradually adjusts to the sudden redistribution of stress after a quake. Recent work from…
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Deeper Crust Takes Longer to Heal After an Earthquake, MIT Study Finds
Overview: What post-seismic deformation reveals about the crust Earthquakes are not a one-and-done event. The initial shaking is followed by a period of post-seismic deformation, a time when the surrounding rocks adjust to the sudden changes in stress caused by fault rupture. In this phase, areas that didn’t fracture still experience stress shifts and adapt,…
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Deep Earth’s Quiet Aftermath: Why Seismic Healing Persists Longer at Mid- crust Depths
Introduction: The Hidden Timeline of Post-Seismic Deformation Earthquakes grab headlines with dramatic ruptures and surface destruction, but the story of how the Earth settles after a quake runs much deeper. Post-seismic deformation refers to the slow adjustment of rocks around an earthquake as new stresses redistribute after the initial rupture. While society tends to focus…
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Croatia Donates 100,000 Euros to Aid Philippines Earthquake Victims
Croatia pledges relief amid Philippine earthquakes In a gesture of solidarity, Croatia has announced a donation of 100,000 euros (about 6.76 million Philippine pesos) to support the Philippines’ response to a series of powerful earthquakes that have struck the country in recent weeks. The pledge came during the visit of Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić…
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NIMBY Clashes Over Nuclear Siting in the Philippines: A Safety Reckoning
Introduction: A nation on edge about nuclear siting The Philippines has been jolted by repeated earthquakes in a short span, shaking public confidence in the idea of hosting nuclear power facilities. With a new nuclear safety regulation law fast-tracked through the Senate and signed into law, critics argue that process and prudence did not keep…
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BuCor Reports PDLs and Staff Safe After Earthquakes in Visayas and Mindanao
Overview: Safety Confirmed for PDLs and BuCor Personnel Following a sequence of earthquakes that rattled parts of Visayas and Mindanao, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has confirmed that persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and its personnel are safe in the affected facilities. Initial assessments indicated no casualties or significant structural damage within the Davao Prison…
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BuCor: PDLs Safe After Cebu and Davao Earthquakes
BuCor Confirms Safety of PDLs and Staff in quake-hit Visayas and Mindanao In the wake of a series of earthquakes that shook parts of Cebu and Davao Oriental, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has reassured that Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) and its personnel in the Visayas and Mindanao are safe. Initial assessments indicate no…