Tag: Seismology
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Cebu Android Alerts: How Phones Warned Residents Seconds Before the Quake
Smartphones as a Last-Minute Shield Against Disaster When the ground began to tremble, many in Cebu turned to their Android devices and found a few precious seconds to react. On Sept. 30, as a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Bogo City, Android users reported receiving alerts moments before the tremors reached their homes. The incident underscored…
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Cebu Android Alerts: How Smartphones Helped Seconds Before a Strong Quake
Smartphones as a Quick-Response Tool in Cebu On September 30, Cebu experienced a powerful magnitude-6.9 earthquake centered in Bogo City, with a tragic death toll and widespread damage. In the hours after the震 disaster, many Cebuano Android users reported receiving alerts just seconds before the shaking began. These early warnings, attributed to Google’s Earthquake Alerts…
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Pakistan Earthquake: 4.5 Magnitude Shakes Karachi Area
Overview of the Latest Quake A moderate earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck in the early hours of Saturday near the Pakistan-administered Kashmir region adjacent to Karachi, officials said. The National Seismic Monitoring Center reported the tremor occurred at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometres beneath the surface and was felt across…
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Pakistan Earthquake: 4.5 Magnitude Shakes Karachi Region
Quick Facts A moderate earthquake measuring 4.5 on the magnitude scale struck the Karachi region of Pakistan in the early hours of Saturday, according to theNational Seismic Monitoring Center. The tremor originated at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers beneath the surface and was felt across several districts, with residents reporting tremors in multiple…
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Adelaide Space Spider to Moon: SA Student’s Bold Design
Adelaide’s space spider heads for the Moon In a story that links a South Australian school desk to a lunar surface, the Adelaide-based space company Fleet Space Technologies has turned a student’s art into a piece of space hardware. In 2023, Fleet Space ran a competition with a coveted prize: have the winner’s design 3D-printed…
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Earthquake off Cebu Coast in the Philippines Kills Five, Triggers Coastline Warnings
What happened A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 struck the sea off the northern tip of Cebu in the central Philippines late on Tuesday, prompting fear and swift emergency responses. Authorities confirmed that at least five people died in the town of San Remigio, according to police and local media reporting. The quake…
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Carbon Found to Enable Earth’s Inner Core Formation
Carbon: The Hidden Ingredient Behind Earth’s Inner Core A collaborative study by researchers from the University of Oxford, University of Leeds, and University College London has unveiled a surprising factor in the long-standing question of how Earth’s inner core formed. The team finds that carbon, present in the core, would be essential to the crystallization…
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What Lies Beneath the Surface: The Secrets of the Himalayas
Introduction to the Himalayas The Himalayas, renowned as the highest mountain range on Earth, stretch across five countries: India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Pakistan. This majestic range not only captivates adventurers and tourists but has also been a focal point for scientific inquiry for over a century. While towering peaks and breathtaking views are what’s…
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Powerful Earthquake Hits Russia’s Far East, Tsunami Warnings Issued
7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kamchatka Peninsula In a significant geological event, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East. The tremors, which occurred recently, have raised concerns among scientists and local authorities alike regarding the potential for tsunami waves. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has swiftly…
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Recent Earthquake in Attica: What You Need to Know
Introduction to the Recent Earthquake On Wednesday night, September 10, an earthquake struck the Attica region, causing concern among local residents. Measuring 2.0 on the Richter scale, the tremor was reported by the Revised Solution of the Geodynamic Institute, bringing attention to the ongoing seismic activity in this densely populated area. Details of the Seismic…