Indonesia volcanic eruption prompts evacuations Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces hundreds to evacuate 00:41 Indonesian officials warned on Wednesday that tsunami waves could be possible as the eruption of Mt. Ruang intensifies. In a press release with the warning, officials said the status of the volcanic eruption, which has been occurring for days, is now … Read more
Seismologists expect more aftershocks in New York City area Seismologists expect more aftershocks in New York City area 03:11 NEW YORK — Aftershocks in the New York City area could continue for a week after one of the East Coast’s strongest earthquakes in 100 years. The 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Readington Township, New Jersey … Read more
Environmental scientist examines Northeast earthquake – CBS News Watch CBS News A 4.8 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks rocked the Northeastern U.S. on Friday. John Mutter, professor of earth and environmental sciences at Columbia University, joins CBS News to explain what makes these events so intense. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for … Read more
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck off northeastern Japan’s Fukushima region on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, but no tsunami warning was issued. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries after the earthquake, whose epicentre had a depth of 40 kilometres (25 miles) and which was also felt in Tokyo. Japan, one of the … Read more
By Johnson Lai and Christopher Bodeen | Associated Press HUALIEN, Taiwan — Rescue teams are searching for a family of five feared trapped in a rockslide following Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in 25 years, which has left at least 12 dead. Two bodies have been found in the Taroko National Park, a tourist attraction famous for … Read more
NYC airport ground stops after earthquake Ground stops issued at New York City-area airports after earthquake 09:16 An earthquake centered in New Jersey and felt across the New York City region on Friday disrupted air and rail travel, with ground stoppages at airports in the New York City area and delays in train service. Travel operations were … Read more
How the earthquake felt from Brooklyn: “What the heck was that?” – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett was in Brooklyn, New York, when an earthquake centered in New Jersey sent tremors throughout the Northeast. He called into CBS News with his experience. Be the first to know Get browser … Read more
By Johnson Lai and Kanis Leung | Associated Press HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — Rescuers searched Thursday for missing people and worked to reach hundreds stranded when Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years sent boulders and mud tumbling down mountainsides, blocking roads. Ten people died and more than 1,000 were injured. The powerful quake struck during … Read more
Japan Earthquake Latest Update: An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale has hit the east coast of Honshu in Japan on Thursday, reported by news agency Reuters. Notably, this is the second incident in 24 hours time in Japan. However, no loss of life or casualties have been reported yet. An earthquake of … Read more
The number of people injured in a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in eastern Taiwan climbed past 1,000 on Thursday though the death toll remained steady at nine, with 42 workers on their way to a hotel in a national park still missing. The temblor, the strongest in 25 years, hit on Wednesday morning just as people were readying … Read more
