Earthquake

An earthquake that devastated northern Armenia in 1988 continues to affect the life of a tailor in Gyumri.

Having lived through disaster, war, and political upheaval, she holds on to her work as one of the few constants, a source of pride and joy. She plans to work as a tailor for as long as she can. Since 1988, the province has consistently been one of the poorest regions in Armenia, with over 45% of the population living in poverty in 2020, according to the state statistics service. Since its collapse, the couple has lived in a small space that was once a kitchen — one of the few parts of their home that did not fall, as it was at a distance from the main house. Some live outside of Gyumri, others outside the country, but Haykuhi has clients at her door almost every day. Between 2017 and 2020, 41 flats were built in collaboration with the Armenian Relief and Development Association (ARDA). German and Italian NGOs built emergency housing as part of a rapid humanitarian response immediately after the disaster. While no one was hurt, the structure was demolished, and their car left adrift in the river. This is certainly the case for Galstyan, who supports herself and her husband. Galstyan’s workplace was one of the few that made it through; she left only in 1993, a year after getting married. In Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city, the impacts of the tragedy are still felt by Haykuhi Galstyan and her husband 30 years later. Haykuhi’s sewing machine takes pride of place, positioned under a window to make use of all available sunlight.

As water supply shrinks, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is installing a 1200-foot earthquake-resistant pipe along the Colorado River ...

“And so now it’s kind of the time to make another one of those big investments to protect our water systems — not only from drought but from these other aspects that threaten them.” [water-supply strategy](https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2022-08-11/newsom-outlines-sweeping-strategy-to-bolster-water-supplies), as well as President Biden’s infrastructure bill, are both important steps in the right direction. Pat Brown funded a $1.75 billion water initiative in 1959 that eventually became the State Water Project, which now provides water to more than 23 million Californians. He said there is a growing consensus that it’s time to approach that level of investment again, particularly since so much has changed since then. [break ground on the first phase](https://water.ca.gov/News/News-Releases/2022/Jan-21/Friant-Kern-Canal-Groundbreaking) of a $500 million project to shore up that sinking canal, which was showing visible cracks and other signs of damage. Officials had feared that the damage could send a 30-foot wall of water flooding into communities below, which would have made it “We can build our system in a way to respond to these challenges, but also if something happens, we are able to adapt and respond quickly to move water around.” But he noted that another California hazard — wildfires — can also create issues for the state’s water suppliers as New research shows how California could fix it](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-06-04/will-californias-central-valley-stop-sinking) In the late 1960s, about 300 feet of the pipeline had to be replaced after several cracks appeared, officials said. “And as a result, it constantly demands our attention — whether that’s repairing parts of the system that have reached an age where they need tender loving care and replacement, or addressing newly discovered problems like their vulnerability to earthquakes.” Officials said it was a significant step in securing the state’s water future.

Large earthquakes are less common than the small earthquakes that occur almost every day in Washington, but can cause immense damage to houses, roads, buildings ...

“Any time you feel long and/or strong shaking while you are on the coast, it is a good idea to seek higher ground. [ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning alerts](https://mil.wa.gov/alerts) warn residents of incoming earthquakes through the MyShake app, built-in software on Android Phones, and the Wireless Emergency Alert system on all phones. If an earthquake starts, drop to the ground and cover and hold onto something sturdy, like a table or desk. In Washington state, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake could create a tsunami with waves up to 42 feet tall, The department also advises Washington residents to: “The process of breaking and moving rock releases a large amount of energy that travels through the Earth as seismic waves,” according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. “We also have several faults near the surface that produce shaking such as earthquakes in the past few years near Bremerton and Monroe.” Residents must go into their phone’s settings to make sure the alerts are turned on. Residents wanting to receive local emergency alerts must [according to recent reporting from the Tacoma Tribune.](https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/state/washington/article264564391.html) ](https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/state/washington/article264564391.html) ](https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/state/washington)

The 5.8-magnitude quake was centered about 5 miles south of Mineral in Louisa County.

Geological Survey, the largest recorded earthquake in Virginia history was a 5.9 on the scale, centered around Giles County in 1897. According to the U.S. It was felt as far north as Rhode Island and New York City. [$80 million in damage to homes, ](http://www.nbc12.com/story/19355614/nbc12-investigates-tracking-earthquake-recovery-money) [schools](http://www.nbc12.com/story/19355614/nbc12-investigates-tracking-earthquake-recovery-money) [ and public buildings](http://www.nbc12.com/story/19355614/nbc12-investigates-tracking-earthquake-recovery-money) in Louisa. [schools had to be demolished because the damage](https://www.nbc12.com/story/19355416/quake/) was so extensive. [5.8 on the Richter scale](http://www.nbc12.com/story/15316842/58-earthquake-hits-central-virginia-around-mineral).

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 occurred 253 km Northeast of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at around 8 pm local time: National Center for Seismology said.

[Finnish PM Sanna Marin tests negative in drug test taken to 'clear suspicion' after partying video sparks row - Details] [earthquake](/topic/earthquake)of magnitude 6.2 occurred 253 km Northeast of Kuala Lumpur, [Malaysia](/topic/malaysia)at around 8 pm local time: National Center for Seismology said. An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 occurred 253 km Northeast of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at around 8 pm local time: National Center for Seismology said. Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 hits 253 km Northeast of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Malaysia Earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 occurred at 253km Northeast of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at around 8 pm, said National Center for ...

Updated Date: August 23, 2022 9:09 PM IST Published Date: August 23, 2022 8:38 PM IST Read more on Latest [World News](https://www.india.com/news/world/) on [India.com](https://www.india.com/).

A machine learning algorithm can assess how likely it is that a large earthquake will hit a region over the next few years, which could one day help ...

[leading seismological hypothesis](https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/ssa/bssa/article-abstract/64/5/1363/117341/Is-the-sequence-of-earthquakes-in-Southern), first proposed in the 1970s, was that predictability based … [earthquakes in California](/article/mg24332384-100-two-large-earthquakes-have-hit-california-in-two-days/). [Earth](/subject/earth/)23 August 2022

Large earthquakes are less common than the small earthquakes that occur almost every day in Washington , but can cause immense damage to houses, roads, ...

"Any time you feel long and/or strong shaking while you are on the coast, it is a good idea to seek higher ground. If an earthquake starts, drop to the ground and cover and hold onto something sturdy, like a table or desk. In Washington state , a 7.5 magnitude earthquake could create a tsunami with waves up to 42 feet tall, according to recent reporting from the Tacoma Tribune . The ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning alerts warn residents of incoming earthquakes through the MyShake app, built-in software on Android Phones, and the Wireless Emergency Alert system on all phones. "We also have several faults near the surface that produce shaking such as earthquakes in the past few years near Bremerton and Monroe ." Residents wanting to receive local emergency alerts must opt into the service online through the Washington Emergency Management Divison. The department also advises Washington residents to: Residents must go into their phone's settings to make sure the alerts are turned on. Earthquakes are caused by movement in the Earth when tectonic plates shift. "During an earthquake, remember to Drop, Cover, and Hold On to protect yourself from the shaking as well as the potential of objects falling on you during the shaking," Reusch wrote in an email. Future earthquakes are expected, and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources states that in the next 50 years, most of Washington's populated areas have a 40-80% chance of a large earthquake occurring. "The process of breaking and moving rock releases a large amount of energy that travels through the Earth as seismic waves," according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources .

A deal to weaken legally required — and costly — seismic upgrades to California hospitals collapsed Tuesday.

In exchange, unions would see the minimum wage for healthcare workers raised to between $19 and $24 an hour beginning Jan. The agreement between the two would have required lawmakers to sign off on the deal before the end of the legislative session Aug. Before the deal emerged, the hospital association and SEIU-UHW had been locked in a fierce battle over raising the minimum wage in Los Angeles County for hospital workers.

Indonesia's disaster agency is assessing the impact of a strong earthquake that hit off the southern coast of Sumatra island late on Tuesday, ...

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The US Geological Survey states that a 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted off the coast of Indonesia late Tuesday (August 23). The impact of the quake sent ...

Residents of North Sumatra's Nias and Hibala islands reported being shaken awake by the tremors. 8 min ago (local time 21:31:37). 179 km SE of [#Bengkulu]( [#Indonesia]) It also said that the epicentre was in the sea about 64 kilometres from shore. The US Geological Survey states that a 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted off the coast of Indonesia late Tuesday (August 23). The impact of the quake sent people fleeing their homes.

The magnitude 6.0 quake was centered 117 kilometers (72 miles) south of Pagar Alam city in South Sumatra province at a depth of 59 kilometers (36 miles).

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No casualties or damages were immediately reported by authorities, and USGS estimated that there would be little chance of damage on the ground in Sumatra ...

However no casualties or damages were immediately reported by authorities, and USGS estimated that there would be little chance of damage on the ground in Sumatra island. In 2004, a 9.1-magnitude quake struck the coast of Sumatra and triggered a tsunami that killed 220,000 people throughout the region, including about 170,000 in Indonesia. No casualties or damages were immediately reported by authorities, and USGS estimated that there would be little chance of damage on the ground in Sumatra island

The meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency did not issue a tsunami warning as the tremors did not have the potential to trigger giant waves in the ...

"The shakes of the quakes were felt here, but they did not cause damages, including in the Kaur district," Ibnu Hasyim, head of the logistic unit of the disaster management and mitigation agency of Bengkulu province, told Xinhua by phone. The spokesman confirmed that similar reports also came from the two hardest-hit areas, the Kaur district in Bengkulu province and the Liwa town of West Lampung district in Lampung province. The meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency did not issue a tsunami warning as the tremors did not have the potential to trigger giant waves in the waters off the province.

JAKARTA, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- A 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's western province of Bengkulu on Tuesday evening, but did not have the potential to ...