Russia is sending warships to patrol the Arctic for the first time since the break-up of the Soviet Union. Moscow claims it’s a security measure and not an aggressive move. But critics say it’s simply a flag waving excercise in Russia’s campaign to lay claim to the Arctic’s vast energy reserves. Richard Bestic reports. Source: AlJazeera Youtube
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One person is dead after a strong earthquake struck near the Greek holiday island of Rhodes this morning. The earthquake was felt in Israel.
Earthquake Details from the USGS
Magnitude 6.4
Date-Time Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 03:26:36 UTC
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 06:26:36 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location 35.983°N, 27.785°E
Depth 68.4 km (42.5 miles)
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According to a public release from the American Institute of Biological Sciences via Eurekalert, humans are affecting the population of penguins.
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Human influences challenge penguin populations
Global warming, fishing and petroleum pollution lower breeding success of the seabirds
The ecology of penguins makes these iconic swimming and diving seabirds of the Southern Hemisphere unusually susceptible to environmental changes. Pronounced warming in the Antarctic… Continue reading
One child has been killed and another is seriously injured after strong winds blew over tents at the Huntsville air show in Alabama.
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Earthquake Details
Magnitude 4.0
Date-Time Monday, June 23, 2008 at 14:14:57 UTC
Monday, June 23, 2008 at 07:14:57 AM at epicenter
Location 34.060°N, 117.226°W
Depth 9.7 km (6.0 miles)
Region GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIFORNIA
Distances 3 km (2 miles) ENE (61°) from Loma Linda, CA
5 km (3 miles) W (274°) from Redlands, CA
7 km (4 miles) SSW (198°) from Highland… Continue reading
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Just a few survivors of a ferry disaster in the Philippines have made their way to shore.
The “Princess of the Stars” sank in heavy seas caused by Typhoon Fengshen.
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National Zoo Veterinarian Carlos Sanchez performs an ultrasound on giant panda Mei Xiang on May 7, 2008 at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat. Zoo veterinarians conduct weekly ultrasounds on Mei Xiang to monitor any changes in her reproductive tract and look for evidence of a… Continue reading
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Typhoon Fengshen hit the Philippines for a second day on Sunday.… Continue reading
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Typhoon Fengshen battered the Philippines Sunday for a second day, at least 80 people have been killed.
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The Santa Cruz, California wildfire is 90% contained Saturday, the fire has destroyed several homes and closed part of Highway 1.… Continue reading
Earthquake Details
Magnitude 5.4
Date-Time Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 11:36:27 UTC
Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 02:36:27 PM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location 36.230°N, 21.898°E
Depth 42 km (26.1 miles)
Region SOUTHERN GREECE
Distances 90 km (55 miles) SSW of Kalamata, Greece
205 km (130 miles) WNW of Chania, Crete, Greece
225 km (140 miles) S of Patras, Greece
255 km (160 miles) SW of ATHENS, Greece
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