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(Update) Magnitude 7.6 powerful quake in Philippine Islands followed with tsunami warning: One killed

Disaster Report: Magnitude 7.6 quake struck off the eastern coast of the Philippines late Friday, triggering tsunami warnings across the region . Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Original Post: Natural Disasters List August 31, 2012   Related Posts: Extremely Dangerous Earthquake In Negros - Cebu Region, Philippines -41 People Killed And 54 Injured Cebu earthquake prediction: Major quake to hit today! Recent natural disasters in Philippines Did you feel this earthquake? - Share your experiences Update 16:15 UTC -PHIVOLCS confirms cancellation of all tsunami alerts. -Electricity now restored for most parts of Eastern Samar. Update 15:50 UTC One killed in Southern Cagayan de Oro city of Mindanao, Philippines. Update -one house collapsed in southern Cagayan de Oro city. -Small waves of about 16 cm (6 inches) hit area of southern Philip

Natural Disasters List August 31, 2012-Ten killed, 14 missing in landslide in Southwest China

Disaster Report: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters   Landslide in Liangshan, China - Ten killed and 14 others missing in a landslide in a hydropower station in southwest China. -Liangshan prefecture lies about 1,750 kilometers southwest of Beijing, the capital city of China. Related natural disaster post: Recent natural disasters in China Wildfires in Marbella, Spain -About 4,000 people evacuated due to wildfire near hills of Marbella city of Southern Spain. -Nearly all residents of Ojen were evacuated and given shelter in sports centres in the coastal resort of Marbella. -More than 300 firefighters are battling the flames. Fire is expected to be in control by the end of the day. Update -One killed in Marbella fire. The bo

Natural Disasters List August 30, 2012

Disaster Report: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters Flooding in Pearlington, Mississippi -At least 75 people rescued from flooding in Hancock County of Mississippi caused by hurricane Isaac . -A mandatory evacuation order was issued earlier for all areas south of 90 in Ocean Springs, Gautier and Pascagoula, Mississippi. -Officials dispatched 1,500 National Guard troops to the state's three southern counties, as well as 45 state troopers to ease traffic flow. -Tornado in Ocean Springs damaged two houses on East Simmons Bayou in Gulf Park Estates. (Photo by Associated Press; Rescued family in Pearlington, Mississippi) Update More than 60,000 people evacuated in Louisiana and Mississippi. Related posts: Hurricane Isaac: Eme

Natural Disasters List August 29, 2012

Disaster Report: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters Landslides in Sankhuwasabha, Nepal -Landslides damaged 25 houses and two school buildings at Hatiya village of Sankhuwasabha district of Nepal. -About 200 people displaced by the disaster and are taking shelter in makeshift huts. Related natural disaster post: Recent natural disasters in Nepal Recent Earthquakes Did you feel it? - Report an Earthquake M 4.1 moderate earthquake in California (@ 9 km depth) with epicenter located just 3 km NE of Yorba Linda. Light shaking of MMI IV will have felt by the people of Placentia, Villa Park, Chino Hills, Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana. People of Long Beach, Los Angeles, Riverside and North Glendale will have felt weak shaki

Hurricane Isaac: Emergency declared in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi

Disaster Report: Hurricane Isaac caused the declaration of emergency in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. It is the first hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast since 2008. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Original post: Natural Disasters List August 28, 2012 Related posts: Killing One In Mauritius, "Giovanna" Enter Madagascar Hurricane Bud Continuous Exclusive Updates Recent natural disasters in United States -Emergency condition declared in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. Authorities have urged residents in the coastal areas of New Orleans, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama to evacuate due to the fear of occurrence of a catastrophe similar to the one caused by Hurricane Katrina seven years ago. Hurricane Katrina killed more than 1,800 people. -Isaac is expected to make landfall Tuesday night or early Wednesday. At 12:20 p.m. ET, I

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits off El Salvador coast

Disaster Report: M 7.3 very strong earthquake hits off El Salvador coast this Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported . Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Original Post: Natural Disasters List August 27, 2012 Related Posts: Strong quake rocks El Salvador and Guatemala Earthquake swarm under the San Salvador volcano Did you feel this earthquake? - Share your experiences M 7.3 very strong earthquake hits off El Salvador coast this Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 111km S of Puerto El Triunfo. It was 12.6 miles deep. Following USGS PAGER MAP, moderate shaking of MMI V was felt by the people of Puerto El Triunfo, Jucuaran, Chirilagua, Intipuca, Jiquilisco and Usulutan. People of Managua, Tegucigalpa, Guatemala City, Mixco and San Salvador felt ligh

Natural Disasters List August 28, 2012

Disaster Report: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters Flooding in Myanmar -More than 68,000 people displaced due to flooding in Myanmar caused by Torrential rain. Displaced people are currently living in 308 different camps around the country. -Floods destroyed around 200,000 acres of rice paddies. -Worst hit is southwestern delta region. Two people died in flooding in Lashio in eastern Shan State earlier this month. Related natural disaster post: Heavy flooding in Thai-Myanmar Border . Wildfire northwest of Madrid, Spain -Wildfire northwest of capital Madrid displaced more than 2,000 people. Fire is burning just 60 kilometres far from the Spanish capital. -Railway line between Madrid and the city of Avila closed. -Fire brok

Natural Disasters List August 27, 2012

Disaster Report: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters Deadly flooding in Nigeria -At least 19 killed in recent floods in Adamawa and Niger State. Adamawa: 15 killed and more than 20,000 people homeless; Flood affected 36 villages in 13 local government areas; Two shelter camps established at Gwadabawa and Limawa. Niger: 4 killed in Bosso and Wushishi local government areas. Katsina: 8 injured, 100 homes destroyed in Kofa and Tofani villages in Kusada local government areas. -Earlier Federal Ministry of the Environment had issued flood alert for at least 23 states across Nigeria. -Flooding is the most common of all environmental hazards in Nigeria (Photo: vanguardngr.com) Related natural disaster posts: Nigeria: Six students

A Series of earthquakes rattles California-Mexico border

Disaster Report: A series of earthquakes has rattled Southern California with epicenter near California-Mexico border . Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Original Post: Natural Disasters List August 26, 2012   Related Posts:   Series of earthquakes rumble Baja California, Mexico M 7.9 extremely dangerous earthquake in Oaxaca, Mexico Recent natural disasters in Mexico Recent natural disasters in United States Did you feel this earthquake? - Share your experiences A series of earthquakes has rattled rural areas of Imperial and San Diego counties near the California-Mexico border today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The first quake struck at 10:02 a.m. Sunday about three miles north-northwest of Brawley. Strong quake of magnitude 5.3 struck at 12:31 p.m. It was 5.8 miles deep. Following USGS PAGER MAP, strong shaking of MMI VI wi

Natural Disasters List August 26, 2012

Disaster Report: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters Flooding in Sulawesi, Indonesia -Three killed in floods in Parigi Moutong regency in Central Sulawesi. -At least 40 families evacuated in Boyantongo. -Floods also damaged 26 houses in Lemusa village. Related natural disaster posts: Eight killed in flash floods in West Sumatra of Indonesia Recent natural disasters in Indonesia Flooding in Primorye, Russia -More than 270 people evacuated due to flooding in Primorye, Russia. -Floods also damaged 14 bridges in three districts of the Primorye region. Related natural disaster posts: Southern Russia floods kill at least 104-Worst flood in last 70 years! Recent natural disasters in Russia Recent Earthquakes Did you feel it? -

Natural Disasters List August 25, 2012

Disaster Report: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters Flash floods in Ningxia Hui, China -Five killed and one missing in northwest China. -The flash flood was reported at a mountain ravine in the Dawukou district of Shizuishan city. -More than 100 police and fire fighters are searching for the one missing. Related natural disaster posts: Worst Flooding in Beijing, China Flash floods in Qinghai ,China Recent natural disasters in China Recent Earthquakes Did you feel it? - Report an Earthquake M 4.4 light shallow earthquake in Southern Iran (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 113 km WSW of Gerash. Just a weak shaking will have felt by the people of Kish, Lar and Jahrom. 08:36 UTC (local time Saturday, August 25, 2012 at

Natural Disasters List August 24, 2012

Disaster Report: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters   Flash floods in Bauchi, Nigeria -Four people reported to be killed in floods across Bauchi state of Northern Nigeria. The deaths were recorded in Dass, Misau and Toro area. -Gaina, Gugulin, Zadawa, Gwaram, Arobana and parts of Misau town are the worst hit areas. Related natural disaster posts: Flooding in Nguru, Nigeria Flash floods in Cross River State, Nigeria Nigeria: Six students killed in Lagos flood-Flood photo Slideshow Devastating floods in Jos, Nigeria Recent Earthquakes Did you feel it? - Report an Earthquake M 4.6 moderate shallow earthquake in Sulawesi, Indonesia (@ 17 km depth) with epicenter located 49 km SSE of Palu. Weak shaking of MMI II-III will hav

M 5.6 Powerful earthquake shakes Rukum, Nepal

Disaster Report: Following Nepal Seismological Center earthquakes of magnitude 5.6 and 4.7 occurred in southern part of Rukum at 10:15 PM and 10:27 PM respectively in 2069/5/7 . Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Original Post: Natural Disasters List August 23, 2012 Related Posts: Recent earthquakes in Nepal Did you feel this earthquake? - Share your experiences Update 07:00 AM Tremors were well felt in Dhaulagiri, Baglung, Parbat, Mustang and Myagdi districts of Nepal. However no damage report obtained till now. Magnitude 5.6 is confirmed by NSC. There is a seismic station under NSC in Lukagaun, Pyuthan. Pyuthan lies 49 km far from the epicenter. Update 12:15 AM This is what Nepal Seismological Center mentions: "Earthquakes of Magnitude 5.6 and 4.7 occurred in southern part of Rukum at 10:15 PM and 10:27 PM respectively in 2069/5/7&q

Natural Disasters List August 23, 2012-More than 30 killed in flash floods in Pakistan

Disaster Report: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report. Want to submit a News tip or story idea? Click here Keep this page open or visit later to get update report. Check Worldwide Natural Disasters List + Detail Report Recent Natural Disasters Massive flash floods in Pakistan -More than 30 killed in flash floods in northern and central Pakistan. -Most of the deaths reported from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province where some 15 people died. More than a hundred have been homeless in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province and Kashmir. -Authorities in Nowshera district declared an flood emergency following heavy rains. -The Metrological Department (MD) has forecast more heavy rains in Kashmir, Punjab, Islamabad, and KP. Related natural disaster posts: Three killed in flash floods in Nowshera, Pakistan Recent natural disasters in Pakistan Flooding in Krasnodar, Russia -Four killed and more than 1,500 people evacuated due to flooding in