Japan has dropped the highest-level tsunami alert it issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents in coastal areas not to return to their homes as there could still be deadly waves. The quakes, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the […]
Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate seaside areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline on Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures shortly after 4pm, one of them with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6. It issued a major tsunami warning […]
By Tim Kelly and Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -A powerful earthquake and tsunami struck central Japan and its western coast on Monday, triggering warnings for residents to evacuate, knocking out power to thousands of homes and disrupting flights and rail services to the affected region. The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 triggered waves […]
In about half a year, South Coast Rail is expected to be ready to carry passengers from Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton to Boston — the end of a decades-long journey to reconnect the SouthCoast to the state capital. But this isn’t the end of the line. Jarred Johnson, executive director of the public […]
Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate coastal areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline on Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures shortly after 4pm, one of them with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6. It issued a major tsunami warning […]
TOKYO (AP) — Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate coastal areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline Monday. The Japan Meterological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures shortly after 4 p.m., one of them with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6. It issued a […]
Columbia resident Herb Griggs is a living witness to history. He celebrated his 102nd birthday Thursday at The Terrace Retirement Community surrounded by other residents, family, friends and country music duo Don Joy and Melanie Lynn, who provided entertainment at the party. Born in Boone County and educated both in Hallsville and Columbia, Griggs’ life […]
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A surfer was spotted walking to shore as the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of an “angry” sea, and issued a high surf warning for San Diego on Friday, December 29. The stormy conditions have wreaked havoc on the California coast, with water surging into residential areas, and powerful waves knocking people off their feet. […]
The truck of Joseph Ladnier, the 60-year-old man from Hurley who has been missing since Sunday, was found in Alabama, according to his daughter and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The truck was found in Chunchula, Alabama, about 20 miles northwest of Mobile. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said there was no indication that foul […]
There are endless ways to celebrate New Year’s in St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra. With the Nights of Lights celebration beginning every evening at dusk, there are always fun holiday events going on around town. There are also plenty of attractions taking place on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Along with tours and attractions, […]
An oil spill is sloshing tarry ooze onto beaches in the state of Carabobo along Venezuela’s western coastline, several environmental groups said on Wednesday. The spill was first detected on Tuesday, Yohan Flores, a regional director of the Azul Ambientalistas NGO, told AFP. “A large part of the beaches of Puerto Cabello are affected,” he […]