Blogs Posts in Natural Disaster category; 108 blog posts

MONSERATT VOLCANO shoots ash 5 miles

Montserrat volcano shoots ash 5 miles up By BENNETTE ROACH, Associated Press Writer 2 hours, 48 minutes ago OLVESTON, Montserrat - The volcano that destroyed Montserrat's capital in 1997 shot a cloud of ash more than five miles into th [...]

Posted On : Apr, 09 2008 | Comments : 0

How Natural Disasters Work.

Volcanic Mountains are the results of Volcanic eruptions, as the magma (that is produced with in the upper parts of earths mantle) shoots out of a vent and cools it builds on itself and forms hills or mountains. Magma that breaks th [...]

Posted On : Apr, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

If you go to Iceland there are three natural pearls you must see: Gullfoss, Geysir and Þingvellir. This tour involves them all. Gullfoss is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Geysir is one of [...]

Posted On : Apr, 04 2008 | Comments : 0

Antarctic ice collapse

This series of satellite images released by the University of Colorado's National Snow and Ice Data center on March 25, 2008, shows the Wilkins Ice Shelf as it began to break up because of rapid climate change in a fast-warming region of [...]

Posted On : Mar, 29 2008 | Comments : 0

Strong earthquake shakes Crete; no reports of injuries

A strong earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale shook the Libyan Sea and the southern Greek island of Crete early Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, the Athens Observatory said. The quake had an epice [...]

Posted On : Mar, 28 2008 | Comments : 0

60,000 Cyclone Victims In Mozambique Need Food Aid

More than 60,000 people left destitute by cyclone Jowke have not eaten a decent meal in many days, prompting the Mozambican government to launch an urgent appeal to the UN World Food Programme. Joao Ribeiro, the deputy national director o [...]

Posted On : Mar, 19 2008 | Comments : 0

Small earthquake rattles Orange County

A minor earthquake struck in Orange County last night, causing some damage to homes but no reported injuries. County Emergency Services Commissioner Walter Koury says U.S. Geological Survey traced the quake's epicenter to the Polaski Hig [...]

Posted On : Mar, 15 2008 | Comments : 0

Cyclone might hit southern Mozambique within 24 hours

After it claimed nine lives and destroyed property in Mozambique's northern coastal zone, tropical cyclone Jokwe is forecast to return in full rage and lash the coastal areas of Maputo, Gaza and Inhambane provinces, officials said Wednesday [...]

Posted On : Mar, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

Natural disaster wouldn't hike tax

Glynn County homeowners wouldn't see their property taxes increase dramatically just because their house was destroyed by a natural disaster or crime under a measure backed by the county's legislative delegation. House Bill 1282, sponsored [...]

Posted On : Feb, 27 2008 | Comments : 0

Madagascar Officials Confirm 26 Deaths From Cyclone Ivan

This is the first official confirmation of the number of deaths since Cyclone Ivan — the second big cyclone of the season — lashed the island on Sunday with winds of up to 200 kph (125 mph). Two of the deaths had occurred dur [...]