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Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
NGDC: Govt to suffer RM17 billion loss if mitigation measures not taken

NGDC: Govt to suffer RM17 billion loss if mitigation measures not taken

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the establishment of National Geological Disaster Centre will enable efficient and effective disaster management.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii, lava confined to crater

Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii, lava confined to crater

The lava flows are currently confined to the surrounding crater floor, the US Geological Survey said.
Thu Jun 08 2023
6.3-magnitude quake hits Izu Islands, Japan

6.3-magnitude quake hits Izu Islands, Japan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 jolted Izu Islands, Japan, at 04:49:52 GMT on Monday, the US Geological Survey said.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Explainer - Tonga's volcanic eruption may harm environment for years, scientists say

Explainer - Tonga's volcanic eruption may harm environment for years, scientists say

Tonga's massive underwater volcanic eruption could deliver long-lasting damage to coral reefs, erode coastlines and disrupt fisheries.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Geological factors can influence flooding, says expert

Geological factors can influence flooding, says expert

Nor Shahidah said gone are the days when logging and exploitation of forests were solely responsible for flooding.
Fri Jan 07 2022
KeTSA mulls setting up team of geological disaster experts - Takiyuddin

KeTSA mulls setting up team of geological disaster experts - Takiyuddin

The move was to combine the roles of the experts so that more integrated actions could be taken.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Going, going... gone ? Europe's fast-vanishing glaciers

Going, going... gone ? Europe's fast-vanishing glaciers

As climate change drives global temperatures ever higher, the glacier risks melting away into the geological record books altogether.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Geological analysis explains durability of Stonehenge megaliths

Geological analysis explains durability of Stonehenge megaliths

It remains unclear precisely when the rock formed.
Thu Aug 05 2021
50 Lenggong geological sites await recognition - Minister

50 Lenggong geological sites await recognition - Minister

Studies were being conducted before recognition could be given to the Lenggong Geopark as Perak's second national geopark.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Magnitude 7.3 quake strikes New Zealand; tsunami warnings possible, says PTWC

Magnitude 7.3 quake strikes New Zealand; tsunami warnings possible, says PTWC

Tsunami waves were possible within 300 km of the quake's epicentre.
Thu Mar 04 2021
6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS

6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS

The undersea tremor struck at a depth of more than 600 kilometres about 220 kilometres south of Katabu on the island of Sulawesi.
Fri Aug 21 2020
Strong quake strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra, no tsunami risk

Strong quake strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra, no tsunami risk

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sumatra island, with strong tremors felt in the area though seismology.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Magnitude 8.2 quake off Alaska prompts tsunami warning

Magnitude 8.2 quake off Alaska prompts tsunami warning

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake hit the Gulf of Alaska in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting authorities to warn people in the area to move away from the coast in case it causes a tsunami.
Tue Jan 23 2018
Authorities raise Bali volcano alert level

Authorities raise Bali volcano alert level

Indonesian authorities have raised to level four (caution) the status of Mt Agung on Bali island following an increase in the explosions being heard from the volcano.
Mon Nov 27 2017
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024