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Earthquake
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Earthquake Alley – San Francisco Braces Itself For ‘The Big One’
21 Aug 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
You’ve probably heard of the San Andreas fault line, it’s something of a headline grabber, but you might not be familiar with the Hayward. Here’s why you should be.
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BREAKING: Nepal Hit By Another Massive Earthquake
12 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Terrible news coming out of Nepal this morning as another large earthquake has struck the already-ravaged country. This time it was a 7.3 magnitude quake.
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Nepal Temple Collapse Video Is Like Something Out Of A Movie
04 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
More footage has emerged of the destruction caused by the earthquake in Nepal. These ancient buildings didn’t stand a chance.
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HECTIC: South African Guy Caught In Nepal Earthquake Tells Of Horror [Video]
29 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
The death toll from Nepal’s earthquake continues to rise, but one man who made it out alive was South African Rob Bentley. He managed to film some epic footage.
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Heartbreaking Pictures Show Nepal Devastation – Before And After [Images+Video]
29 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Let’s all spare a thought for the peace-loving people of Nepal who are currently reeling in the aftermath of a monstrous earthquake. These images show the extent of the damage.
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Drone Footage Shows Damage Caused By Napa Earthquake
27 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Evan Kilkus used his drone to survey the damage done by the recent Californian earthquake which took place on Sunday.
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Earthquakes Make Roads Perfect For Skaters – Check It Out
26 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The California earthquake has caused much damage to infrastructure and local businesses, but these kids are managing to keep the situation slightly more positive…
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Hectic Photos From California’s Biggest Earthquake In 25 Years [Gallery]
25 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Pictures are all over the internet showing the damage caused by the San Francisco earthquake yesterday. The Napa Valley region suffered a great deal, with thousands of dollars worth of wine being lost. Have a look at some of the pics…
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5.3 Earth Tremor Hits Johannesburg
05 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit central South Africa on Tuesday, shaking buildings in the financial capital of Johannesburg.
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Tuesday Morning Spice
03 Dec 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Christopher Walken remains awesome. Apple drops $200 million on another company. E-Toll goes live. Blurred Lines model is back – in lingerie. Quake hits Gauteng. Kris Jenner went ‘ballistic’ over Kanye video.
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Jo’burg Has Just Been Hit By Magnitude 4 Earthquake
18 Nov 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
We weren’t even aware that South Africa was prone to earthquakes but, sure enough, Johannesburg was just hit with a magnitude 4 earthquake. Click to read all about it.
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Tsunami Hits The Solomon Islands After 7 Consecutive Earthquakes
06 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
An earthquake with a powerful 8.0 magnitude occurred in the Santa Cruz Islands this morning, causing a tsunami to form with its waves crashing into the Solomon Islands, which are close to Australia. Last week, seven other earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 6.0-6.5 occurred in the same region. So far five people have died and […]
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A New Earthquake In Japan Could Kill 320 000 People
30 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A new study based on lessons learned from last year’s Great East Japan Earthquake indicates that if another major earthquake strikes Japan it could be one of the most fatal earthquakes in history.
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BREAKING: Tsunami Warning Issued For Indian Ocean Region Following Indonesia Quake
11 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
An earthquake with an initial magnitude of 8.9 has struck under the sea off Indonesia’s northern Aceh province near the island of Sumatra this morning. The quake triggered a tsunami warning across the Indian Ocean region. The tremor was felt as far away as Singapore, Thailand and India.
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Google’s Updated Streetview of Fukushima
13 Dec 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
True to the pledge it made back in July to digitally archive images of the parts of Japan affected by the March earthquake and tsunami, Google has uploaded imagery of post-earthquake Fukushima to Street View. They’ve also set up a ‘Build the Memory’ website which compares before-and-after shots of the affected towns.
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Nervous Japanese MP Drinks Fukushima Nuclear Water
01 Nov 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A Japanese government official has risen to a challenge set by journalists to prove that water collected from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant was safe to drink. Albeit with some trepidation. MP Yasuhiro Sonoda downed a glass of water during a televised news conference and seems to have survived, although his shaky hands certainly betrayed his nerves.
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Rescue Mission To Free Earthquake Survivors Continues In Turkey
24 Oct 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The 7,2 magnitude earthquake which struck Eastern Turkey yesterday afternoon has already taken the lives of 200 and injured more than 1 000. But brave rescue teams are hard at work to free the many other people who are believed to be trapped under the rubble and debris from the quake.
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Pixar Auctioning Off Props & Sketches For Japan Relief
05 May 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The nice thing about Pixar is that all of its movies make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Charity helps people AND makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. With this in mind, Lee Unkrich, Pixar director, is letting you enjoy the indulgence of both, by auctioning off Pixar stuff for Japan aid.
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Skateboard Tour Of Post-Earthquake Christchurch [VIDEO]
07 Apr 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A group of skaters armed with handheld cameras take a run through Christchurch in the aftermath of the magnitude 6.3 earthquake in February. As earthquake-stricken citizens go, they seem pretty optimistic! And the video is very cool-looking too. Take a look.
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Man Escapes Two Killer Tsunamis
18 Mar 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Zahrul Fuadi, 39, joins Tsutomu Yamaguchi as the second in a pair of the luckiest men in history.
Yamaguchi survived two atomic bombs, and Fuadi survived two killer tsunamis.
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Amazing Interactive Japan Before And After Photos
17 Mar 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is truly an amazing and compelling visual indication of the extent of the damage caused by the earthquake and Tsunami in Japan. Simply move the slider to compare before and after satellite images of the damage caused. It’s unbelievable.
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Japanese Student’s Family Sends Her Proof Of Life Via YouTube [VIDEO]
16 Mar 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Finally, some good news out of Japan! Imagine being a Japanese foreign student in America, having no way of knowing if your family on the other side of the world survived the tsunami that rocked the region last week, until you find a YouTube video, confirming their survival. It’s okay, I also had to wipe my eyes afterward.
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Snake Robots Deployed In Japanese Rescue Missions
15 Mar 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Rescue robots have been deployed in the parts of of Japan worst affected by the massive earthquake and tsunamis that struck Friday. Robiticist Satoshi Tadoko is apparently leading a team from Tohoku Universityen route to Sendai with ‘a snakelike robot that can wriggle into debris to hunt for people.’
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The Most Insane Japan Tsunami Video Footage
12 Mar 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
This is it – the footage from SKYNEWS that everyone is talking about – showing the most insane visuals of the tragic March 2011 earthquake in Japan. Starting with a solid wall of water out in the ocean, crashing into land and destroying everything in its path; visuals include entire villages getting flattened, aerial views […]
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Massive Tsunami Strikes North-Eastern Japan [VIDEO]
11 Mar 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A magnitude 8.9 earthquake off the coast of Japan has triggered an immensely destructive tsunami at 14h46 local time. Footage has been shown of cars, ships and buildings being swept away in Onahama city. Officials said a wave as high as 6m could strike the coast.
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Sport Stars Respond To Christchurch Earthquake
22 Feb 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Several Kiwi athletes have sent in messages of support for those caught in the earthquake that struck Christchurch today. Twitter has been overflowing with support with from Super Rugby players from the Blues, Hurricanes, Chiefs as well as the Black Caps cricket team in India.
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