Tag: Ring of Fire
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Ring of Fire: What to Expect from the 2026 Annular Solar Eclipse (And Why Penguins Minnows May Be Watching Too)
One Month to Go: The Ring of Fire Returns The annular solar eclipse of 2026 is set to dazzle observers in the early hours of February 17. At 4:56 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, the moon will begin its celestial dance, gradually slipping in front of the sun. Unlike a total solar eclipse, this event will…
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A Ring of Fire: What to Expect from the 2026 Annular Solar Eclipse
What is an annular solar eclipse? An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon aligns between the Sun and Earth but is at a distance that makes it appear smaller than the Sun. Instead of a total solar eclipse, observers see a brilliant ring of sunlight around the Moon’s silhouette, often called a “ring of…
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TUCP Solon Urges Companies: Increase Earthquake Drills to Build Employee Readiness
Raising the Bar on Workplace Safety In the wake of a string of powerful earthquakes across the Philippines, a House official is pressing private sector employers to make earthquake preparedness a recurring practice rather than a ceremonial obligation. Deputy Speaker and Trade Union Congress of the Philippines party-list Rep. Raymond Democrito Mendoza urged companies to…
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Cebu Earthquake 2025: 6.9 Magnitude Devastates Cebu
Overview A powerful 6.9‑magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cebu City just before 10 p.m. on Sept 30, sending tremors through Central Philippines. By Oct 1, authorities reported at least 27 dead and more than 140 injured as rescue teams scrambled to reach affected communities. The offshore quake occurred at a shallow depth, triggering…