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14 killed in Vanuatu after 7.4 magnitude earthquake, rescue on for survivors

Rescuers in Vanuatu searched on Wednesday for people trapped under rubble a day after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation's capital Port Vila, killing 14 people including two Chinese nationals and damaging commercial buildings, embassies and a hospital. Of the 14 confirmed deaths, six people had died in landslides, four in the collapsed Billabong building and four at …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The 'precariously balanced boulders' that offer a window into seismic history

BBC

The 'precariously balanced boulders' that offer a window into seismic history Getty Images These giant rocks could roll at any moment. Getty Images The Golden Rock in Myanmar is a precarious boulder that has acquired religious significance and is now a major tourist attraction Precarious boulders gain their delicate balance for two reasons. Windows to history While hikers tend to …

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Advisory sounded as police rescue trekkers caught in Srinagar crossfire

Hindustan Times

After the two trekkers were rescued during a search operation and firing at Zabarwan forests on Sunday, police have asked trekkers and adventure lovers to inform them about their plans beforehand. Officials said security forces had launched a joint search in Ishbar Nishat area of Srinagar on the foothills of Zabarwan mountain range on Sunday morning triggering an exchange of …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Remains of mysterious Norse ‘well man’ of lore reveals secrets of medieval biological warfare

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Archaeologists have reconstructed the skeleton and DNA of the Norse “well …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Unveiling the Secrets of Ladakh's Petroglyphs

Live Mint

A photographer's journey to document Ladakh's petroglyphs reveals the enduring spirit of the people who created them. The intricate rock art, spanning nearly 4,000 years, offers a glimpse into the lives of hunter-gatherers who roamed the region. Ahtushi Deshpande's meticulous documentation and insightful storytelling showcase the beauty and significance of these ancient artworks. Her dedication to preserving and sharing this …

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2 months ago

Crossing the Border: A Journey Through Dangers and Desperation

The Quint

A journalist's journey along the Mexico-US border reveals the perilous journey faced by migrants attempting to cross illegally into the US. Despite the warm welcome offered by Mexican passengers, the passport check and the lack of thorough scrutiny by customs officials highlight the dangers and complexities of crossing the border. The article sheds light on the challenges faced by migrants, …

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2 months ago

Woman Trapped Upside Down in Rock Crevice for 7 Hours: Brave Rescue

Hindustan Times

A woman was stuck upside down in a rock crevice in Australia for seven hours after dropping her phone. The 23-year-old, identified as Matilda Campbell, found herself wedged upside down in a narrow crevice between two boulders. A woman dropped her phone and got stuck upside-down in a rock crevice in Hunter Valley, Australia. The operation took a total of …

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Aussie Woman Trapped Upside Down Between Rocks for 7 Hours, Rescued by Emergency Crews

CNN

An Australian woman was stuck upside down between rocks for seven hours before she was rescued. Her friends tried to free her but eventually gave up and called for help. The woman was eventually freed by a team of emergency responders, including police, ambulance, fire, and volunteer rescue crews. She sustained only minor scratches and bruising and was taken to …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Sea lions are driving La Jolla into a frenzy. Your beach town might be next

LA Times

La Jolla’s coastline is being conquered. La Jolla’s new identity La Jolla’s sea lions — around 250 to 350, according to the Sierra Club Seal Society — make up around only 0.1% of the West Coast’s total population. Robyn Davidoff, chair of the Sierra Club Seal Society, said baby sea lions are extremely vulnerable: “This is an amazing place, but …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hurricane Helene upgrades to ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm: State of emergency in Florida, Georgia and more

Hindustan Times

Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening a “catastrophic” storm surge in northwestern parts of the state as well as damaging winds, rains and flash floods hundreds of miles inland across much of the southeastern U.S., forecasters said. Helene strengthens to a Category 4 hurricane Helene strengthened into an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Orange County braces for potential flood of litigation from Airport fire victims

LA Times

The Airport fire destroyed a number of homes, including this one in the El Cariso neighborhood in Lake Elsinore. Orange County is girding itself against a potential flood of litigation from victims of the Airport fire, a destructive blaze that was sparked by a public works crew and destroyed more than 160 structures. Orange County Counsel Leon Page declined to …

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3 months, 1 week ago

An earthquake shakes the Los Angeles area as wildfires rage nearby

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — As wildfires raging in the mountains cast an orange glow behind the downtown Los Angeles skyline, Southern California residents were jolted awake Thursday by another reminder of Mother Nature’s might. It was an all-too-familiar feeling for locals when a 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattled the Los Angeles area, unleashing boulders onto a Malibu road, shaking Santa Monica’s 1909 …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Los Angeles earthquake: Strong tremors of 4.7 magnitude strike city, no injuries reported

India TV News

Los Angeles: A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattled the Los Angeles area Thursday morning, unleashing boulders onto a Malibu road, visibly shaking Santa Monica's 1909 wooden pier and jolting some people from bed. Los Angeles County sheriff Lt. Adam Zeko said the quake jolted the area and shook for about 15 or 20 seconds. “We’re still conducting a critical facilities check,” …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Five dead, three injured after landslide hit Kedarnath route

New Indian Express

DEHRADUN: A devastating incident occurred on the Kedarnath yatra route when boulders fell between Sonprayag and Gaurikund, trapping a group of pilgrims. Nandan Singh Rajwar, District Disaster Management Officer, told TNIE, "Due to challenging conditions caused by continuous rockfall during the rescue operation, the search was halted late Monday night and resumed early Tuesday morning. According to the police, a …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh rains | 17 deaths reported due to rains and floods in the State

The Hindu

At least 17 people have died due to severe rain-related and flood-related incidents in the State, while two persons were found missing. Nine deaths were reported in the NTR district, while seven deaths were reported in the Guntur district as of Tuesday 6 a.m. Five persons died in Mogalrajapuram of Vijayawada City after boulders slipped down from a hillock and …

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4 months ago

Three held over death of two workers at quarry in Erode

The Hindu

Two days after two workers died in an explosion at an illegal quarry at T.N. Palayam in Gobichettipalayam taluk, the Bungalowpudur police on Wednesday arrested the quarry owner, her husband and the manager while search is on for another person. The quarry, under the licence name of L. Eswari of Perundurai, is located near the forest boundary at Kovil Karadu …

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4 months ago

Documentarian Craig Foster's guide to Cape Town's most epic underwater adventures

BBC

Documentarian Craig Foster's guide to Cape Town's most epic underwater adventures Pier Nirandara His devotion to the world's oceans won him an Oscar. At the Origins Exhibit at the Buffelsfontein Visitors Centre in Cape Point Nature Reserve, Foster's work with his organisation, the Sea Change Project, and discoveries made via tracking are on display. Website: https://capepoint.co.za/visitus/ Address: Buffelsfontein Visitors Centre, …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Women, the heart of Kondh agriculture on Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border

The Hindu

Carrying her five-month-old baby girl on her waist, 35-year-old Kilo Rasmu of the Kondh tribe guards her tiny piece of land located between a hill range and a dense forest on the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border. In another family in Mettagudem village, Kilo Anu, 17, and her mother Kilo Birma share the task of guarding their three land holdings from birds. …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Anjanadri Betta: The scenic abode of Hanuman

The Hindu

It is 6 a.m. and Anjanadri Betta is stirring to life. Mega development plan Former Minister and local BJP MLA G. Janardhana Reddy, former mining baron, said that a crores-worth mega development plan for construction of the Yatri Nivas, Bhojana Shalas, shopping complexes, parking area, widening roads, ropeway and other works by acquiring 70 acres around the hill was proposed. …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijayawada: Boulders Fall on Road at Chitti Nagar Tunnel

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: A major mishap was averted when boulders started rolling down from a mountain and fell on the road at Chitti Nagar tunnel in Vijayawada on Wednesday. Vehicular traffic on the stretch was partially halted for some time to clear the debris that had piled up after a continuous downpour lashed Vijayawada city during the early hours of Wednesday. Mountain …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

People must support Wayanad tragedy survivors: CPM state secretary M V Govindan

New Indian Express

KOCHI: CPM state secretary M V Govindan Master on Saturday urged the public to contribute to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund to help Wayanad landslide victims. He was speaking after presenting the ‘PG Sahitya Puraskar Trust Award’ to renowned writer and literary critic M K Sanoo Master at a function held at Ernakulam Public Library. “Though the epicentre of …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

They ran for their lives as boulders and water banged at their door. Now everything is buried in mud

Associated Press

WAYANAD, India — When Deva Das was jolted awake by the roar of gushing water and boulders banging at the door, he grabbed his parents and his kids and began running for higher ground. At least 201 people have been killed in Kerala since Tuesday after multiple landslides in the hills of Wayanad district sent torrents of mud, floodwater and …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cloudburst in Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Trek Route Damaged, More Than 100 Pilgrims Stranded

ABP News

Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand since Wednesday morning has led to a cloudburst in the Bhim Bali area along the Kedarnath trek route. The cloudburst has caused significant damage, with large amounts of debris and boulders blocking the path and approximately 30 meters of the trek route severely damaged. Rescue teams have been deployed at the site, and the Gauri Mai …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain hinders rescue efforts as death toll rises in India

China Daily

Indian rescuers cross a temporary bridge to reach a landslide site in Wayanad district, Kerala state, on Wednesday. FRANCIS MASCARENHAS/REUTERS CHOORALMALA, India — Soldiers and rescuers worked through slush and rocks under steady rain, looking for survivors and searching for bodies in the hills of India's Kerala state on Wednesday, a day after more than 167 people were killed in …

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14 killed in Vanuatu after 7.4 magnitude earthquake, rescue on for survivors

The 'precariously balanced boulders' that offer a window into seismic history

Advisory sounded as police rescue trekkers caught in Srinagar crossfire

Remains of mysterious Norse ‘well man’ of lore reveals secrets of medieval biological warfare

Unveiling the Secrets of Ladakh's Petroglyphs

Crossing the Border: A Journey Through Dangers and Desperation

Woman Trapped Upside Down in Rock Crevice for 7 Hours: Brave Rescue

Aussie Woman Trapped Upside Down Between Rocks for 7 Hours, Rescued by Emergency Crews

Sea lions are driving La Jolla into a frenzy. Your beach town might be next

Hurricane Helene upgrades to ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm: State of emergency in Florida, Georgia and more

Orange County braces for potential flood of litigation from Airport fire victims

An earthquake shakes the Los Angeles area as wildfires rage nearby

Los Angeles earthquake: Strong tremors of 4.7 magnitude strike city, no injuries reported

Five dead, three injured after landslide hit Kedarnath route

Andhra Pradesh rains | 17 deaths reported due to rains and floods in the State

Three held over death of two workers at quarry in Erode

Documentarian Craig Foster's guide to Cape Town's most epic underwater adventures

Women, the heart of Kondh agriculture on Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border

Anjanadri Betta: The scenic abode of Hanuman

Vijayawada: Boulders Fall on Road at Chitti Nagar Tunnel

People must support Wayanad tragedy survivors: CPM state secretary M V Govindan

They ran for their lives as boulders and water banged at their door. Now everything is buried in mud

Cloudburst in Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Trek Route Damaged, More Than 100 Pilgrims Stranded

Rain hinders rescue efforts as death toll rises in India