3 Pinoys die in UAE flooding
MANILA, Philippines — Three Filipinos died in the severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported yesterday.
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Taiwan quake: Europe trembles over semiconductor supply
Taiwan saw its worst earthquake in 25 years on Wednesday morning, about 18 kilometres south of Hualien. Taiwan's Central Weather Administration estimated the quake to be at a magnitude of 7.2 although the US Geological Survey put it at a 7.4 magnitude.
Magnitude 5.0 quake hits Surigao Del Norte
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Surigao del Norte shortly after midnight yesterday.
Coachella: Earthquake shakes SoCal desert during music fest
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A small earthquake shook the Southern California desert Saturday near Coachella, where the famous music festival is being held this weekend. No damage or injuries were reported.
Philippines trains pet dogs for search and rescue
MANILA, Philippines — With her owner holding her leash, Philippine pooch Hazel sniffs through rubble in a simulated search for survivors of a major earthquake in the capital Manila.
5 phreatic eruptions recorded in Taal
MANILA, Philippines — Five phreatic eruptions have been recorded in Taal Volcano since Friday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
Taal Volcano restive anew
(UPDATE) TAAL Volcano in Batangas province has been showing an increase in seismic activity for the past few days, including sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas emission, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Friday, April 12.
Quakes rock Eastern Samar, Davao de Oro
MANILA, Philippines — Two earthquakes struck Eastern Samar and Davao de Oro yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.