GSI to draw up exploration strategy
Mohammadi Joabadi the Geological Survey of Iran's Geomatics Manager in an interview with the GSI's News section announced that exploration Strategy in the 4th Development plan is being drawn up ...
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Indonesian Earthquake Killed 426; Death Toll to Rise (Update1)
The magnitude 8.7 earthquake, among the ten most powerful worldwide since 1900, that struck near the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia on March 28 killed at least 426, ...
Indonesian governor estimates 1,000 killed by earthquake
An estimated 1,000 people were killed in this week's 8.7-magnitude quake that struck Indonesia's remote Nias island, the regional governor said Wednesday, adding ...
Great gobs of fire: Flow from Hawaii volcano increases three-fold
About three times the average volume of lava from Kilauea volcano has been flowing into the ocean each day at five separate entry points over the past week.
Quake hits tsunami zone
A powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's west coast late yesterday, killing hundreds of people whose homes collapsed on them and spreading panic across the Indian Ocean that another killer tsunami was on the way.
Earthquake measuring 8.7 hits Sumatra coast
A powerful earthquake measuring 8.7 on the richter scale that struck off Indonesia’s western coast has killed about 2000 people on Nias island, the local government said today.
Indonesia earthquake sparks tsunami panic
A major earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia last night, sending residents in several countries fleeing in panic in fear that it would cause the region’s second tsunami disaster within four months.
US earthquake agency confirms huge earthquake in Indonesia
An huge earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia, on Monday, the US Geological Survey's National Earthquake Information Center confirmed Monday.
Indonesian VP fears quake toll could hit 2,000
Chafing on memories still raw with the after-effects of December's killer waves, a massive earthquake triggered considerable destruction and panic in Southeast Asia on Monday.
Exploitation from Checkrizeh copper mine: Checkrizeh copper has consider able reserve of molybdenum
Checkrizeh copper mine has been launched by private sector. At present, preliminary exploitation works are being carried out.
Accident in Chinese coal mine traps; death toll up to 72 in other disaster
An accident Monday at a coal mine in northern China trapped 11 miners, while the death toll in an explosion at another mine rose to 72 after grieving families forced authorities to reopen a search ...
Volcano Action Increases in Central Mexico
Mother Nature is putting on a spectacular show in Mexico but also creating a bit of anxiety.
Massive earthquake causes panic in Asia
A huge earthquake shook the coast of Indonesia last night, killing hundreds and triggering fears of a new tsunami. Around the Indian Ocean, people fled their homes as governments from Malaysia to Sri Lanka ordered ...
Huge earthquake off Sumatra
A massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra on Monday close to where a quake triggered a tsunami that left nearly 300,000 people dead or missing across Asia, residents and officials said. ...
Call for action on climate change
The UK government is not doing enough to tackle climate change, according to a report by a parliamentary committee