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For many earthquake victims in Yogyakarta on the populous Indonesian island of Java, the voice of radio presenter Ayank Lubis over the airwaves marks the start of a new day.

Over the past decade, we've seen some very graphic examples of the destructive power of a tsunami, and in an effort to prevent further deaths from these disasters, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has designated this week as … Continue reading →

A massive earthquake has struck northeast Japan, triggering a devastating tsunami. Hundreds of deaths and extensive damage have been reported near the epicenter. Pacific Rim countries, including the U.S. and Canada, are on a tsunami alert, according to reports.

An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hit Kepulauan Sangihe, Indonesia at 08:30:02 GMT on Monday, the US Geological Survey said. The epice...

Man’s best friend – in this case a six-year-old Welsh border collie named Sky – lies relaxed but attentive on the floor of his keeper’s office in this suburb of the Swiss capital, Berne.

Man’s best friend – in this case a six-year-old Welsh border collie named Sky – lies relaxed but attentive on the floor of his keeper’s office in this suburb of the Swiss capital, Berne.

By Whitney Clark/KTVL.com BROOKINGS, Ore. -- As new studies suggest southern Oregon is long overdue for a major earthquake , emergency workers are getting ready to prepare residents for a disaster. During the month of March, the Oregon Dept. ...

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken buildings in Los Angeles, with no reports of damage or casualties.

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken buildings in Los Angeles, with no reports of damage or casualties.

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake shook buildings in Los Angeles on Monday, the US Geological Survey and witnesses said although there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken buildings in Los Angeles, with no reports of damage or casualties.

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken buildings in Los Angeles, with no reports of damage or casualties.

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake has shaken buildings in Los Angeles, with no reports of damage or casualties.

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake Monday shook buildings in Los Angeles, with US seismologists saying it was the strongest to hit the area since 2010, but there were no reports of damage or casualties.

LOS ANGELESâA 5.1-magnitude earthquake shook buildings in Los Angeles on Monday, the US Geological Survey and witnesses said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

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Indonesia 's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has begun a visit to Berlin amid German praise for his nation's steps toward democracy. A rights group says his government should do more to protect religious minorities.

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A 5.3-magnitude quake was registered early on Wednesday in the southern part of Indonesia ’s Java, the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics said.