Iceland Braces for Impending Volcanic Eruption: Uncertainty and Fear Grip Evacuated Residents

Iceland Braces for Impending Volcanic Eruption: Uncertainty and Fear Grip Evacuated Residents

Iceland is preparing for a major volcanic eruption that could happen within hours or days. There are several scenarios. ADVERTISING Iceland is preparing for a major volcanic eruption that could happen within hours or days. There are several scenarios. The situation on the Reykjanes peninsula calmed down somewhat on Monday night. The roughly 300 earthquakes … Read more

The Earth’s Geological ‘Heartbeat’: New Research Reveals a 27 Million Year Cycle

The Earth’s Geological ‘Heartbeat’: New Research Reveals a 27 Million Year Cycle

Saturday, 11 November 2023 – 13:44 WIB LIVE Techno – Our Earth never stops providing amazing new news. Most recently, research into ancient geological events shows that our planet has a slow, steady ‘heartbeat’ of geological activity every 27 million years or so. This series of geological events, including volcanic activity, mass extinctions, plate reorganization, … Read more

Earthquake evacuation drill tailored to disabled

Earthquake evacuation drill tailored to disabled

[Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection] An exercise called Hephaestus 2023 for evacuation of a building due to earthquake or fire for people with disabilities was held on Thursday at the building of the National Confederation of People with Disabilities (ESAMEA) in Ilioupoli, southern Athens. It was organized by the European Center for Forest … Read more

Using Oysters to Protect Coastlines and Fight Climate Change

Using Oysters to Protect Coastlines and Fight Climate Change

Reading time: 2 min — Spotted on National Geographic If you don’t know this yet, it’s because you’re probably living in a cave (so you’re not reading this article): the planet is in bad shape, and the deterioration of its climate is progressing at the speed of a galloping horse. National Geographic takes the example … Read more

The Impact of Misinformation: Sorting Fact from Fiction During Natural Disasters

The Impact of Misinformation: Sorting Fact from Fiction During Natural Disasters

Back to home / Shows / Info or misinformation Published on: 03/10/2023 – 22:52 Modified on: 03/10/2023 – 22:53 05:02 Info or Intox © France 24 Streets transformed into torrents, flooded subway stations, drowned cars, the torrential rains that New York experienced before the weekend gave rise to the broadcast of impressive videos. As is … Read more

Government is rethinking civil protection

Government is rethinking civil protection

[Louisa Gouliamaki/Reuters] The government plans to reform the outdated emergency response protocols following the extensive damage resulting from the flooding in the Thessaly region and the outbreak of Storm Elias, which affected many regions Wednesday, but hit central Greece hardest of all. In a cabinet meeting held Wednesday, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis remarked that the … Read more

The Importance of Assessing Storm Damage to Property: Advice from R+V Versicherung

The Importance of Assessing Storm Damage to Property: Advice from R+V Versicherung

DThe consequences of storms and natural disasters were among the Germans’ greatest fears last year; in recent months, numerous storms and heavy rain have hit the state of Hesse – some with significant consequences. R+V Versicherung from Wiesbaden advises that after such incidents, you should take a close look at what damage the storm caused … Read more

New EU Regulation Impacts Train Passengers’ Rights by Scrapping Delay Refunds for Hour Long Delays

New EU Regulation Impacts Train Passengers’ Rights by Scrapping Delay Refunds for Hour Long Delays

A new EU regulation worsens the rights of train passengers: In future, all delays that last an hour or longer will no longer be refunded. reb/dpa 06/07/2023 – 09:28 am Share this article In the case of cancellations and delays in train services, rail companies in the EU no longer have to pay compensation if … Read more

New storm leaves thousands without power in California, USA

New storm leaves thousands without power in California, USA

This bad weather has its origin in an atmospheric river, a narrow and relatively long region in the atmosphere capable of transporting a large amount of water vapor. New storm leaves thousands without electricity in California, USA. Photo: AP. A storm in California, USAcaused the death of at least two peopleas well as the loss … Read more