Los montañistas argentinos que diseñaron un plan de ayuda para comunidades aisladas con apoyo del PMA

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 04:57:00 +0200lanacion-AR (es)

, dejó casi 9000 muertos, 22.000 heridos y destruyó las rutas que conectaban los pequeños pueblos en la montaña cerca de Katmandú. En resumen "una pesadilla logística" para las agencias de ayuda alimentaria, dijo en su momento Stephen Anderson, coordinador de emergencias del Programa Mundial de Alimentos (PMA) de la ONU.

ShakeOut earthquake preparedness event Thursday | local news

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 00:14:00 +0200exbulletin (en)

The ShakeOut Center in the central United States has about 1.4 million registered participants in 14 central US states who are most likely to be affected by the New Madrid Seismic Zone earthquake, according to SEMA seismic program director Jeff Briggs. About 325,000 Missouri have been registered.

The World Food Programme: a three-year experiment that became indispensable

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 19:24:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

The need for the World Food Programme, the recipient of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize , to exist is starker than ever. From conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to flooding in South Sudan, and the civil war in Yemen, man-made and natural disasters are leaving tens of millions of people unsure....

The World Food Programme: a three-year experiment that became indispensable

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:56:00 +0200un-org (en)

‘As long as multilateral food aid is found feasible and desirable’ The World Food Programme was set up in 1961, at the behest of US President Dwight Eisenhower, initially as a three-year experiment, to assess the effectiveness of emergency food aid delivery through the UN system.

The World Food Programme: a three-year experiment that became indispensable

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:27:00 +0200un-news (en)

‘As long as multilateral food aid is found feasible and desirable’ The World Food Programme was set up in 1961, at the behest of US President Dwight Eisenhower, initially as a three-year experiment, to assess the effectiveness of emergency food aid delivery through the UN system.

World Food Programme was created as an experiment. It sent food to 97 million last year

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:49:00 +0200theunionjournal (en)

The United Nations company, created as an experiment in 1961 after a demand by United States President Dwight Eisenhower, is today among the world’s biggest humanitarian companies. Its initially significant objective can be found in 1962, when an earthquake struck northern Iran and eliminated 12,000 individuals.

This is how the UN World Food Program works, Nobel Peace Prize

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:13:00 +0200tv6 (en)

He World Food Program (PMA) has been awarded the Award Nobel Peace Prize 2020. But what is this program about? Then, five key ideas to find out what WFP is and how it works. WFP is a powerful organization that has been operating in areas devastated by natural disasters or armed conflicts for almost....

Fast facts about 2020's Nobel Peace Prize winner

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 12:34:00 +0200rediff (en)

IMAGE: According to its own website, on any given day, WFP has 5,600 trucks, 30 ships and nearly 100 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. Photograph: Reuters. -- The World Food Programme is the leading humanitarian organisation saving lives and changing....

2020 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to U.N. World Food Program - The New York Times

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 12:28:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

The World Food Program, a United Nations agency, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, with the committee recognizing its efforts to combat a surge in hunger as the coronavirus pandemic The committee noted that the organization’s work addressing hunger had also laid the foundations for peace in war-torn nations.

Every disaster an opportunity for development: Governor

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 05:30:00 +0200nation (en)

LAHORE - The Emergency Services Academy on Thursday observed the National Disaster Awareness Day to pay homage to all those who lost their lives, got injured, and displaced due to the devastating 2005 Earthquake in the country. In this connection, a ceremony of the National Disaster Awareness Day....

National Disaster Awareness Day marked

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 03:52:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

LAHORE: The Emergency Services Academy observed the National Disaster Awareness Day by paying homage to all those who lost their lives, suffered injuries and were displaced due to the devastating 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. A ceremony to mark the National Disaster Awareness Day was held at....

Rescue 1122 observes disaster awareness day

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:20:00 +0200dailytimesPK (en)

The Emergency Services Academy observed the National Disaster Awareness Day pay homage to all those who lost their lives, got injured, and displaced due to the devastating 2005 Earthquake in Pakistan. In this connection a ceremony of National Disaster Awareness Day was held at Governor House Punjab,....

LAHORE: October 08 Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar addressing during the” National Disaster Awareness Day as part of journey from earthquake 2005 to UN INSARAG certification, Pakistan Rescue team is 1st United nation INSARAG Classified team in South Asia during function at Governors House.

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:02:00 +0200app-en (en)

LAHORE: October 08 – Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar addressing during the” National Disaster Awareness Day” as part of journey from earthquake 2005 to UN INSARAG certification, Pakistan Rescue team is 1st United nation INSARAG Classified team in South Asia during function at Governors’ House.

LAHORE: October 08 Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar addressing during the” National Disaster Awareness Day as part of journey from earthquake 2005 to UN INSARAG certification, Pakistan Rescue team is 1st United nation INSARAG Classified team in south asia during function at Governors House.

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:02:00 +0200app-en (en)

LAHORE: October 08 – Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar addressing during the” National Disaster Awareness Day” as part of journey from earthquake 2005 to UN INSARAG certification, Pakistan Rescue team is 1st United nation INSARAG Classified team in south asia during function at Governors’ House.

LAHORE: October 08 Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar distributing certificates among different rescue teams during the” National Dissater Awareness Day ” as part of journey from earthquake 2005 to UN INSARAG certification, Pakistan Rescue team is 1st United nation INSARAG Classified team in South Asia during function at Governors House.

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:32:00 +0200app-en (en)

LAHORE: October 08 – Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar distributing certificates among different rescue teams during the” National Dissater Awareness Day ” as part of journey from earthquake 2005 to UN INSARAG certification, Pakistan Rescue team is 1st United nation INSARAG Classified team in South Asia during function at Governors’ House.

LAHORE: October 08 Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar distributing certificates among different rescue teams during the” National Disaster Awareness Day as part of journey from earthquake 2005 to UN INSARAG certification, Pakistan Rescue team is 1st United nation INSARAG Classified team in South Asia during function at Governor s house.

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:32:00 +0200app-en (en)

LAHORE: October 08 – Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar distributing certificates among different rescue teams during the” National Disaster Awareness Day” as part of journey from earthquake 2005 to UN INSARAG certification, Pakistan Rescue team is 1st United nation INSARAG Classified team in South Asia during function at Governor’s house.

Papua New Guinea earthquake: 6.3-magnitude tremor hits Australasia An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The onshore quake struck 38 km northeast of Kainantu at a depth of 103.5 km (64 miles), it added. There were no immediate reports of damage and there was no threat of a tsunami, according to the US Tsunami Warning System. Papua New Guinea, which experiences regular quakes, had a 7.0 magnitude earthquake earlier this year, which... The Independent

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:54:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck on Thursday, the (USGS) said. © Provided by The Independent. The onshore quake struck 38 km northeast of Kainantu at a depth of 103.5 km (64 miles), it added. There were no immediate reports of damage and there was no threat of a tsunami, according to the US Tsunami Warning System.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea – USGS Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea – USGS Reuters

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:09:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The onshore quake struck 38 km northeast of Kainantu at a depth of 103.5 km (64 miles), it said. There were no immediate reports of damage, and the U.S. Tsunami Warning System said there was no threat of a tsunami.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:03:00 +0200yenisafak-en (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The onshore quake struck 38 km northeast of Kainantu at a depth of 103.5 km (64 miles), it said. We use cookies limited for the aims specified in the data policy and in accordance with the legislation.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea – USGS This content was published on Oct 8, 2020 Oct 8, 2020 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:01:00 +0200swissinfo-eng (en)

This content was published on October 8, 2020 - 09:23 October 8, 2020 - 09:23 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The onshore quake struck 38 km northeast of Kainantu at a depth of 103.5 km (64 miles), it said.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:31:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea – USGS

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:31:00 +0200reuters-in (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

JOURNEY FROM OCTOBER 8, 2005 EARTHQUAKE TO UN-INSARAG CLASSIFICATION

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 23:37:00 +0200dailytimesPK (en)

Pakistan Rescue Team of Emergency Services Academy Rescue 1122 has become the 1st United Nations International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (UN-INSARAG) classified Team in South Asia after completing an extensive evaluation process of several years under supervision of UN INSARAG Mentors for....

Datos curiosos del mundo que nos rodea y que nunca nos llamó la atención

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 22:52:00 +0200republica-UY (es)

¿Cuándo se disputó el primer partido de baloncesto de la historia? El 11 de marzo de 1892 se jugó el primer partido de baloncesto con público (asistieron un total de 200 personas), y se disputó en el gimnasio Memory Hill de Springfield, en Estados Unidos.

In Pictures: 20 Years of Narendra Modi as a Democratically Elected Leader

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 08:32:00 +0200news18 (en)

Swearing-in Ceremony of Narendra Modi as Chief Minister of Gujarat for the first time in 2001. (Image: Special Arrangement)" title=" The journey of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as head of an elected government, started in 2001 under the trying circumstances of relief work for the Bhuj earthquake.

Millions participating in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, adapting for COVID-19 pandemic

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:13:00 +0200prnewswire (en)

LOS ANGELES Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills , a worldwide earthquake safety movement, are involving 17.1 million people throughout 2020 (and counting). Most participate in by registering to practice " Drop, Cover, and Hold On ," and many do much more.

Millions participating in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, adapting for COVID-19 pandemic

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:11:00 +0200finanzen-ch (en)

LOS ANGELES Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills , a worldwide earthquake safety movement, are involving 17.1 million people throughout 2020 (and counting). Most participate in ShakeOut by registering to practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On," and many do much more.

Millions participating in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, adapting for COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:54:00 +0200markets-businessinsider (en)

LOS ANGELES Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills , a worldwide earthquake safety movement, are involving 17.1 million people throughout 2020 (and counting). Most participate in ShakeOut by registering to practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On," and many do much more.

Terremoto de 6,0 sacude el Pacífico al este de las islas Fiyi

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:58:00 +0200noticierovenevision (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,0 sacudió este martes las aguas del Pacífico al este de Fiyi, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de víctimas o daños materiales, ni se emitiera por el momento una alerta por tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad....

Technical Announcements - News Page 8 |

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:43:00 +0200usgs-gov (en)

Agricultural crops can wither in a flash when the days turn hot, the air dries, the rain stops and moisture evaporates quickly from the soil. A new early warning system can help alert managers and others as drought begins to happen. An updated “USGS Topo Base Map” service named “USGS Topo” includes....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,0 sacude el Pacífico al este de las islas Fiyi

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:52:00 +0200noticiassin (es)

BANGKOK.- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,0 sacudió este martes las aguas del Pacífico al este de Fiyi, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de víctimas o daños materiales, ni se emitiera por el momento una alerta por tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6.0 sacude el Pacífico al este de las islas Fiyi

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:38:00 +0200elnuevodiario-DO (es)

EL NUEVO DIARIO, BANGKOK. – Un terremoto de magnitud 6.0 sacudió este martes las aguas del Pacífico al este de Fiyi, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de víctimas o daños materiales, ni se emitiera por el momento una alerta por tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS),....

Terremoto de 6,0 sacude el Pacífico al este de las islas Fiyi

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:13:00 +0200unionradio (es)

. BANGKOK.- Un terremoto de magnitud 6,0 sacudió este martes las aguas del Pacífico al este de Fiyi, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de víctimas o daños materiales, ni se emitiera por el momento una alerta por tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la....

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,0 sacude el Pacífico al este de las islas Fiyi

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:06:00 +0200tvn-2 (es)

Un terremoto de magnitud 6,0 sacudió este martes las aguas del Pacífico al este de Fiyi, sin que las autoridades informaran inicialmente de víctimas o daños materiales, ni se emitiera por el momento una alerta por tsunami. El Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS), que registra la actividad....