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Japan Hit By Two Major Earthquakes, Prompting Widespread Tsunami Warning
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 4:55am | 360In a recent development, Japan was struck by two powerful earthquakes on Thursday, leading to a tsunami advisory being issued across several regions of the country. What Happened: A 6.9 magnitude earthquake was followed by a 7.1 tremor on Thursday. The United States Geological Survey (USGC)...
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Nature's Hefty Bill In 2023 Adds Up To A Whopping $250 Billion, Courtesy Of Thunderstorms And Earthquakes
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - 9:24am | 614The world suffered approximately $250 billion in damages due to severe thunderstorms in North America and Europe and a series of devastating earthquakes in 2023. What Happened: According to a report by the world’s largest reinsurance company, Munich Re, natural disasters in 2023 resulted in...
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Aftershocks Rattle SoCal, But Damage, Economic Impact Minimal
Friday, July 5, 2019 - 1:11pm | 794Southern California residents were rattled again Friday morning as a major aftershock hit the region a day after the strongest earthquake in 20 years on Thursday. What Happened The 5.4-magnitude aftershock jolted residents out of bed just after 4 a.m. Pacific time near the high desert town of...
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Major Earthquake Shakes Peru
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 11:26am | 317A magnitude-8 earthquake struck northern Peru's Amazon rainforest, in a powerful temblor that was felt across the region. No deaths were immediately reported in the quake, which struck at 2:41 a.m. on May 26. The U.S. Geological Survey reported its epicenter was 46 miles from the city of Lagunas...
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Exclusive: Taylor Devices CEO Talks Recent Earthquakes, Cold War History
Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 10:54am | 622Taylor Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAYD) is a name many investors aren't necessarily familiar with, although this should change based on not only the company's interesting history and value proposition to society, but the fact that shares are up nearly 60 percent over the past year. Taylor...