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A minor tsunami of 20 centimetres (7.8 inches) has been observed in Ishinomaki, Miyagi prefecture, and Ofunato, Iwate prefecture of Japan after magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit the region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Tidal waves of 10 cm were also logged in the city of Soma located about 40 km north of the Fukushima No. 1 plant, the agency said. The quake was registered at level four on the Japan's seismic scale of 7 in some parts of Fukushima prefecture. "Today's tremor was aftershock of 2011 quake", Japan Today has written quoting the seismologist Yasuhiro Yoshida of the Japan Meteorological Agency. "There are fears that relatively large earthquakes will occasionally occur in the ocean area where aftershocks of the great earthquake continue," the seismologist Yasuhiro Yoshida added. Related Post: List of natural calamities in Japan At least three people have been injured by the earthquake in Fukushima. According to the United States

A tsunami drill will be conducted in coastal districts of Sri Lanka today, the Disaster Management Centre said. Tsunami drill will cover 14 coastal districts of Sri Lanka at 3:00 p.m. local time, Daily Mirror has reported quoting the Disaster Management Centre. Tsunami warning systems are used in tsunamis prediction and issuing advance warnings to prevent loss of life and damage. Original post: Natural Disasters List April 24, 2014

Magnitude 8.2 earthquake in Chile has caused Tsunami in Japan. A tsunami of up to 40 centimeters has been observed at a port of Iwate Prefecture early Thursday morning, Xinhua reported. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami alert for Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region, some parts of the Kanto region and the Izu and Ogasawara islands. According to the public broadcaster NHK, local authorities have issued evacuation advisories to more than 22,000 people living near the coastline in Iwate prefecture, northern Japan. The 2011 Tohoku earthquake created Tsunami up to 40.5 m in Japan. At least six people have confirmed dead in Chilean earthquake 2014. Most of the victims are killed by falling debris or heart attacks. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 95 km NW of Iquique. It was 7.7 miles deep. The Chilean earthquake 2014 occurred as the result of thrust faulting at shallow depths near the Chilean co

Update 2 April 2014 (15:05 UTC) -Death toll from earthquake in Northern Chile has risen to six. According to the Interior Minister Rodrigo Penailillo, most of the victims killed by falling debris or heart attacks. -Chile's Navy lifted tsunami warnings for all of Chile long coastline at around 7 a.m. local time (11 a.m. GMT). -According to the Chile's navy reports, the first tsunami wave arrived on the coast within 45 minutes of the quake. -Around 23 flights canceled due to the closure of airports in northern Chile. -All classes in Aria and Parinacota regions cancelled today. -The state of emergency declared in northern provinces. Related post: Chilean Earthquake 2014 creates Tsunami in Japan Below is a Tsunami animation video prepared by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC). The animation shows simulated tsunami wave propagation for 30 hours followed by an "energy map" showing the maximum open-ocean wave heights over that period. M 8.2 massive ea

Tsunami is predicted to hit Russia’s Far East this year, Ria Novosti reported quoting the Emergencies Ministry. Major earthquake is expected to hit off the southwestern coast of Sakhalin Island creating the Tsunami. Russia's Tsunami predictions 2014 have been done north of the epicenter of a 2007 quake, the emergency ministry added. However, the exact time is unknown and it's effect isn't clear. Original post: Natural Disasters List January 25, 2014

Update 2013/10/26; 01:35 UTC -Tsunamis of up to 40 centimetres were reported at four areas along the coast. -Workers at the Fukushima power station were told to leave waterfront areas for higher ground. -An evacuation order was also issued in some municipalities in Iwate Prefecture and Miyagi Prefectures. But no damage or injuries have been reported.  Update 18:05 UTC The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has extended the reach of the Tsunami waves along almost the full North Eastern Honshu shoreline. The agency has issued a "yellow" advisory for Fukushima and the prefectures of Iwate, Miyagi, Ibaraki and parts of Chiba. M 7.3 massive earthquake hits Off the east coast of Honshu, Japan  today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located 325 km ESE of Ishinomaki. It was 6.2 miles deep. Tsunami advisory has been issued for Fukushima prefecture by Japan Meteorological Agency. Tsunamis are pr

Update October 18, 2013 The death toll has risen to 171 with 20 people still missing. According to recent official reports by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), 171 have been reported dead, 20 missing, and 375 people have been injured. Fatalities are from Bohol, Cebu and Siquijor. The town of Loon, Bohol, has the largest number of casualties. It is the deadliest earthquake in the Philippines in 23 years releasing the energy equivalent to 32 Hiroshima bombs,  Philippine Daily Inquirer reported. Following are the impacts of this earthquake following the latest bulletin released by the NDRRMC at 06:00 PST (GMT+8) on October 18, 2013. Bohol -159 people confirmed dead, 181 people confirmed injured, and 20 confirmed missing. -A total of 171,317 families affected by the quake. Cebu -11 people confirmed dead, 182 people injured. -A total of 457,815 families affected by the quake. Siquijor -one person confirmed dead and three people injured f

A tsunami was observed on June 13, 2013 at East Coast, Bermuda and Puerto Rico, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said. At Newport, Rhode Island tsunami wave reached just under 25cm above sea level. According to NOAA, Gages in Kiptopeke, Virginia, and Atlantic City and New Jersey also recorded similar peaks. Related post: Japan Tsunami debris reaches California At least two divers were injured in Barnegat Inlet in Ocean County, New Jersey. Minor tsunami damage was reported at the yacht club to the dock and two boats. Scientists are still trying to determine the cause of Tsunami. So called meteotsunami has been related to a strong storm that moved through the region and offshore that day. Some believe that the continental shelf landslide, a rare event, caused Tsunami. Original post: Natural Disasters List June 25, 2013

Update -Russian emergency authorities issued a tsunami warning for Sakhalin and the Kurile islands but was lifted several minutes later. -Following Russian news agencies, tremors lasted for about five minutes in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on the Kamchatka peninsula . Several residential buildings and schools were evacuated. - Tremors were also felt in Moscow . At least 850 people were evacuated from buildings in Moscow. The Agency of Hydrometeorological and Environmental monitoring said very weak tremor with MMI I was felt in Moscow. Tremors are rare in Moscow. Last earthquake in Moscow was on March 4, 1977 of 4.0-magnitude quake centered in the Carpathian Mountains. -Following RT.Com quoting seismic forecasters writes, another quake with the magnitude greater than 7 is expected to hit the Sakhalin region in the coming week. Related post: Country wise natural disasters You can also follow latest Rapture Ready News @ Facebook ( Disaster Report ), Twitter ( Disaster_Update ) and

Japanese fishing boat washed by 2011 tsunami has been confirmed as the first piece of debris to reach the coast of California. The 20-foot boat is the first remnant from the disaster zone to reach the state.  Tsunami boat belonging to the Takata High School in Rikuzentakata, in Iwate Prefecture of Japan reached Crescent City of California on April 7, 2013. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, and the Japanese Consulate in San Francisco confirmed this news. According to the Japanese government, about 1.5 million tons of debris was floating in the ocean immediately after the Tsunami disaster. Photo: Mr Troy Nicolini, of NOAA's National Weather Service, inspecting a Japanese Tsunami boat washed up in Crescent City, California; April 8, 2013; AP. Original post: Natural Disasters List April 27, 2013

Recent Natural Disasters 2013: 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 earthquake in Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands) -Magnitude 8.0 earthquake in Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands) has triggered Tsunami disaster . -Following Solomon Islands Police Commissioner John Lansley, dozens of people are still missing. -Several houses reported to be flooded in eastern Temotu province of Solomon Islands. -A magnitude 8.1 earthquake in Solomon Islands in 2007 triggered a tsunami (Photo: Solomon school kids evacuating to higher ground; abc.net.au). Click for detail report on today's Solomon Islands Tsunami .

Recent Natural Disasters 2013: Tsunami warning has been issued for the Pacific region after M 8.0 massive earthquake hit Santa Cruz Islands (Solomon Islands) today . 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 Related Posts: Alaska earthquake 2013: Tsunami observed at Port Alexander and Sitka Third strongest earthquake in Canada: Tsunami hit Hawaii Live blog: 'Terengganu Tsunami' hoax spreads as storm 'Sonamu' nears  Did you feel this earthquake? Write your experience in a few sentence in the comment box below   Also Follow Disaster Report @ facebook ( Disaster Report ), twitter ( Disaster_Update ) and Google +( Disaster Report ) for detail update on this earthquake. Update 23:15 UTC -Earthquake Tsunami in Solomon Islands has collapsed more than 100 houses in Lata. Still three people are reported to be missing. -Due to the remoteness o

Recent Natural Disasters 2013 : Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang are placed on high alert for a tropical storm Sonamu which is expected to make landfall today. There is rumor that 20-foot high tidal waves will hit the state's capital but government officials have said that no mini-tsunami will occur. 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 Related Posts: Malaysian Flooding 2012: Worst since 1971! Flooding in Terengganu and Kelantan, Malaysia Malaysia natural disasters 2013 Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin in Pahang, Malaysia are most likely to be flooded during the tropical storm Sonamu. At least 150 members of the Civil Defence Department have been put on standby in the state capital. Three Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) helicopters are currently put on standby to help the disaster victims. There is rumor that 20-foot high tidal waves will hit th

Recent Natural Disasters 2013 : 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 Lebanon -Three killed and 55 others reported to be injured in flood disaster in Lebanon. -Rare storm and heavy rainfall blocked roads from the mountains to Beirut and other coastal areas of Lebanon. -Powerful winds at 100 km/hour cause damage along the coastal highway between Sidon and the rest of south Lebanon. -It is believed to be the strongest storms in the last 25 years. -Hundreds of people are trapped in their cars in Beirut, Karantina region of Lebanon. -Lebanon education ministry has announced the closure of all public and private schools on Tuesday (today) and Wednesday -Israel has also been hit by flooding and forecasters predict the h

Recent Natural Disasters 2013 : M 7.7 massive earthquake hits Southeastern Alaska . Tsunami warning is issued. Below are live updates on Alaska earthquake/Tsunami 2013. 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 January 5, 2013 Did you feel this earthquake? - Click to share your experiences Update 11:10 UTC All Tsunami warnings and advisories are now cancelled :) OBSERVATIONS OF TSUNAMI ACTIVITY - UPDATED ------------------------------------------                                   TIME                                 OBSERVED MAX  SITE                         OF MEASUREMENT                                          TSUNAMI HEIGHT  ---------------------------- ---------------      --------------  PORT ALEXANDER  AK                                    1026 UTC  01-05        00.5FT  SITKA  AK                     

Recent Natural Disasters 2012 : 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 and landslide in Sri Lanka - Flash floods and landslides have killed at least nine people and left thousands homeless in Sri Lanka. -Three people died when a tree collapsed on a van and other six were buried in landslides. Eight people had died in Matale and one is Kandy in central Sri Lanka. -Around 4,000 displaced people are living in 17 relief camps. -Landslides also blocked roads from Laggala to Wilgamuwa, Raththota to Illukumbura and Matale to Galewela. -Sluice gates of Kalawewa and Rajangana tanks (reservoirs) have been opened. -A landslide danger zone has been declared in several districts of the central hill province. -The 2010 Colombo flood

Disaster Report: M 7.7 powerful earthquake struck off the coast of British Columbia . A Tsunami Warning has been issued for coastal British Columbia and parts of Alaska. This earthquake is the 3rd strongest in Canada since 1900, strongest was 8.1 in 1949. 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 Related posts: Light earthquake in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Wawa Flood, Landslide: State of emergency declared Recent natural disasters in Canada list Did you feel this earthquake? - Share your experiences We have got a lot of felt reports from these areas. The felt reports will be published soon. Meanwhile you can too send your felt report, Click here . John Capozzi from Vancouver, BC writes: "Fairly strong horizontal motion, I'm on the 8th floor of a 15 floor high rise. Lasted several seconds, induced some light vertigo from my sitting positio

Disaster Report: M 7.9 earthquake shakes San Jose, Costa Rica today, 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 September 5, 2012 Related posts: Magnitude 7.3 quake hits off El Salvador: Tsunami warning for Costa Rica Recent Natural Disasters In Costa Rica Did you feel this earthquake? - Share your experiences This is a breaking story and we will update it as we get more information. Below are the live updates on today's Costa Rica earthquake. For live updates, follow us @ facebook ( Disaster Report ), twitter ( Disaster_Update ) and Google +( Disaster Report ) Hit Refresh To Get Update News . Important Updates -The local news reports say that the 2 people that died are due to heart attacks in the town of Filadelfia, not far from Nicoya, which is roughly 10 kilometers