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Geopolitics

Why the Venezuelan Earthquakes Happened, and What to Expect Next

The New York Times – World · US

Twin earthquakes like those that ripped through the region are unusual but not unheard of. Scientists are already gathering data needed for a more detailed pic…

Geopolitics

Several Strong Quakes Hit Across the World in 24 Hours

The New York Times – World · US

Experts said the powerful earthquakes that struck California and Japan are likely not connected to the devastating tremors in Venezuela.

Geopolitics

Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuela.

Geopolitics

Venezuela Hit by 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake

The New York Times – World · US

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Two massive earthquakes, magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 3…

Geopolitics

Venezuela struck by back-to-back earthquakes, many casualties feared

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US Geological Survey says high casualties 'probable' after powerful quakes hit South American country.

General

Powerful twin earthquakes hammer Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas

NBC News – World · US

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.

Geopolitics

Australia warns El Nino weather pattern set to be strongest in decades

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says forecasts have pointed towards a 'very strong El Nino event'.

Geopolitics

El Nino threatens livelihoods in Southeast Asia

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Hotter, drier weather is impeding rice and palm-oil production as households across Southeast Asia struggle with higher fuel, food and transport costs.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong records 10 tremor reports after magnitude 5.2 quake hits Guangxi

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Hong Kong Observatory received more than 10 reports of a locally felt tremor from a magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck Guangxi early on Monday. According…

Geopolitics

Weather tracker: Furnace Creek sizzles as snow sweeps Siberia in a week of extremes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Record heat in North and Central America coincides with egg-sized hailstones in eastern ChinaExtreme weather across several parts of the world this week has br…

Geopolitics

Earthquake Shakes Tehran, Where Nerves Are Already Strained by Iran War

The New York Times – World · US

Iranian media said a moderate quake had shaken the capital around midnight local time.

Geopolitics

Ke Tao, China’s remote sensing expert who was ‘devoted’ to national defence, dies at 48

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s top remote sensing expert Ke Tao died from an illness on Wednesday at the age of 48, according to an obituary from Wuhan University. “Comrade Ke Tao ma…

Geopolitics

Oil Slick Is Detected Off Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf

The New York Times – World · US

The slick, captured in satellite images near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, has raised concerns about the condition of Iran’s oil infrastructure.

Tech & Startups

Mexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Revealed How Fast

Wired · Global

A new NASA map shows how the sinking of Mexico City is uneven, with areas registering up to 2 centimeters per month.

Geopolitics

The ‘Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing.

The New York Times – World · US

A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but the environmental implications ar…

Tech & Startups

Earth AI is vertically integrating the search for critical minerals

TechCrunch · US

When Earth AI started hitting months-long delays in its search for critical minerals, it decided to take matters into its own hands.

Geopolitics

Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes Japan’s Hokkaido, JMA warns of more to come

South China Morning Post – World · China

A strong earthquake rattled Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido early on Monday, US and Japanese meteorological agencies reported, the latest in a series of po…

Geopolitics

Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season

BBC News – World · Europe

Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.

Geopolitics

Video: Moment hikers get caught in Guatemala volcano eruption

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A group of hikers were forced to flee as Guatemala’s Santiaguito Volcano erupted.

Geopolitics

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government has set up a crisis management team following the strong earthquake.

Geopolitics

Tsunami Warnings Downgraded in Japan After Strong Offshore Earthquake

The New York Times – World · US

The 7.7-magnitude undersea quake occurred off Iwate Prefecture, on the northeastern coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu.

Geopolitics

Japan issues tsunami alert after strong earthquake

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The 7.4-magnitude quake off northern Iwate prefecture could be felt as far as Tokyo. Residents have been urged to evacuate northern coastal regions ahead of a …

Geopolitics

Earth in rear-view of Artemis II astronauts

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Crew nears moon on historic flyby and sends back striking images of Earth.

Geopolitics

Parts of UK braced for heavy snow and gale-force winds as Storm Dave arrives

The Guardian – World · Europe

Storm expected to cause Easter weekend travel disruption, though warm weather could return next weekStorm Dave is expected to cause travel disruption this East…

Geopolitics

Afghanistan earthquake of magnitude 5.9 kills at least 8

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Authorities said that damage remains under assessment and may be delayed because of the remoteness of the center of the quake. Tremors were also felt in parts …

Geopolitics

Earthquake tremors felt in several parts of north India

The Hindu – World · India

At a depth of 150 km, Afghanistan was the epicentre of the earthquake, which also shook Pakistan

Geopolitics

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one

BBC News – World · Europe

The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.

Geopolitics

Tsunami warning for Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia after Maluku Sea quake

South China Morning Post – World · China

An earthquake ⁠of magnitude 7.4 struck ⁠the Northern Maluku Sea off ⁠Indonesia’s historic spice island of Ternate on Thursday, the United States Geological Sur…

Geopolitics

Magnitude 7.4 quake hits off Indonesia’s Ternate, tsunami warning lifted

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The ​epicentre of the ⁠earthquake was about ⁠120km (75 miles) from Ternate, in Indonesia's North Maluku ‌province.

Geopolitics

Powerful earthquake strikes Molucca ⁠Sea near Indonesia

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake has jolted eastern Indonesia, triggering fears of a tsunami. But the initial warning has now been lifted.

Geopolitics

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes in Indonesia, sparking tsunami alert

The Guardian – World · Europe

The quake had depth of 35km and its epicentre was 127km (79 miles) west-north-west of Ternate in Northern Molucca Sea regionA magnitude 7.4 earthquake has stru…

Geopolitics

7.4-magnitude quake off Indonesia kills one, tsunami warning lifted

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the tremor hit at a shallow depth of 35 kilometres in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku island groups in t…

Geopolitics

Earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Vanuatu Islands

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. Tsunami ​Warning ‌Center said there was no ‌tsunami threat ​from the ⁠earthquake

Geopolitics

Weather tracker: Thunderstorms drench UAE and Saudi Arabia

The Guardian – World · Europe

Abnormally strong jet stream triggers deluge in Middle East, while north Africa braces for 60-80mph gustsAn unusual weather pattern unleashed severe thundersto…

Geopolitics

How Tropical Cyclone Narelle turned the sky red in Western Australia

The Guardian – World · Europe

Dry ground, iron-rich earth and strong winds combined to create an eerie dust storm that was filmed in DenhamGet our breaking news email, free app or daily new…

Geopolitics

7 killed as avalanche buries several vehicles at Zojila Pass

Times of India – World · India

The Zojila pass would earlier remain closed for nearly five months during winter, cutting off Ladakh from the rest of the country. However, with improved techn…

Geopolitics

Scientists discover a hidden ocean 700 kms beneath Earth, which may be larger than all the oceans

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Science Desk is a team of journalists covering science, tech, and innovation for The Times of India readers. - They explore genetic engineering, space …

Geopolitics

Earthquake of magnitude 4 hits northwestern Nepal

The Hindu – World · India

There were no immediate reports of any damage caused by it

Geopolitics

Preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean

The Hindu – World · India

The USGS says a strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday

Geopolitics

Japan’s railways to get an earthquake early-warning upgrade

South China Morning Post – World · China

In earthquake-prone Japan, 20 seconds could make a difference in minimising loss of life among train passengers who experience traumatic shaking during a major…

Geopolitics

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle to intensify with Perth a possible target as storm makes rare crossing across continent

The Guardian – World · Europe

Narelle weakens to a tropical low after bringing heavy rain to already-saturated parts of the Northern Territory Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…

Geopolitics

China reports ‘stunning’ critical minerals finds as hi-tech race with US heats up

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has announced major discoveries of various critical minerals, including rare earths and fluorite, bolstering its reserves of the resources essential for …

Geopolitics

Seeking to Rely Less on China, U.S. Pushes a Rare Earths Partnership on a Reluctant Brazil

The New York Times – World · US

Seeking to reduce its reliance on China, the United States is pushing for a critical minerals deal with Brazil. The South American country is less eager.

Geopolitics

Leading Chinese remote-sensing scientist Zhang Jinshui dies at 47

South China Morning Post – World · China

Zhang Jinshui, a pioneering scientist in remote sensing who led major R&D programmes in China and was instrumental in enhancing the country’s food security…

Geopolitics

Satellite images reveal damage of the widening Middle East war

South China Morning Post – World · China

Satellite images are beginning to be released, giving a glimpse into the toll of the Iran war, with ships ablaze in an Iranian port and destroyed buildings at …

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