Tag:Earthquake

Human Welfare

Earthquake: Turkey seeks humanitarian assistance from Nigeria

The Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Nigeria has appealed for humanitarian assistance from Nigeria for victims of the earthquake that hit some...

Michael Simire - February 10, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Death toll could increase eight-fold in Turkey quake, says WHO

The death toll from a strong earthquake in south-eastern Turkey, near Syria's border, could rise eight-fold, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned. The toll,...

Michael Simire - February 6, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

No fatalities after Taiwan rattled by 6.1 magnitude quake

No fatalities have yet been reported after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan’s eastern coast on Monday, May 9, 2022, according to the Central...

Michael Simire - May 9, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Over 199,000 people may die if magnitude 9 earthquake strikes Japan – Reports

The Japanese government’s Central Disaster Management Council has predicted that a powerful earthquake may kill up to 199,000 people in the north and northeast...

Michael Simire - December 21, 2021

Disaster Risk Management

Earthquake: UN, partners launch $187m support for Haiti

The UN and partners on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 launched a $187.3 million appeal to support half a million people affected by the deadly...

Michael Simire - August 25, 2021

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Oil exploration can cause tremors, quakes, scientists warn

Following recent earth tremors in some parts of the country, some scientists have warned that earthquakes can be triggered by oil and gas exploration,...

admin - September 13, 2016

Sustainable Devpt

Bayelsa, Rivers residents relive tremor experiences

Bayelsa and River state have also had their fair share of the earth tremor menace, which is increasingly giving the nation a cause for...

admin - September 13, 2016

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Devastating quakes loom in Lagos, Bayelsa, Oyo, others – Experts

Six states have been named as possible sites for devastating earthquakes before 2020. They are Lagos, Bayelsa, Oyo, Rivers, Cross River and Delta. However, Kaduna...

admin - September 12, 2016

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