Tag: earthquakes
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Today in History: October 17, Loma Prieta earthquake strikes California
Today is Friday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2025. There are 75 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 17, 1989, a magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck northern California, killing 63 people and causing up to $10 billion worth of damage. Also on this date: In 1777, British forces under Gen. John Burgoyne…
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Today in History: October 8, the Great Chicago Fire breaks out
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 8, the 281st day of 2025. There are 84 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began; more than 300 people died and more than 17,000 structures were destroyed during the three-day blaze. Also on this date: In 1956, Don Larsen pitched…
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Mexico City remembers the 1985 earthquake that changed everything
Every Sept. 19, Mexico City holds an earthquake drill
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Mexican churches mark the anniversary of deadly quakes with remembrance and lessons for the future
Sept. 19 carries a unique significance in Mexico: on this very date — 32 years apart — two powerful earthquakes struck the country, killing thousands and toppling buildings
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UN official says conflicts, disasters and funding cuts a ‘perfect storm’ causing acute hunger
A top World Food Program official says a string of natural disasters and global conflicts, combined with drastic cuts to international aid means that some of the world’s neediest people are suffering from serious food shortages, and will face further reductions in assistance soon
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A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region
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Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region, USGS says
MOSCOW (AP) — Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region, USGS says.
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Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grant Program Opens Again for 2025 – Grant Program Expands to Rentals
Seismic retrofit program offers up to $3,000 for older homes in over 1,100 ZIP Codes, now expanding to include rentals and other non-owner-occupied residential properties SACRAMENTO, CA, August 20, 2025 (EZ Newswire) — The California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) announced today its second Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) grant registration period for 2025, running from…
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Still Time Left: Californians Urged to Apply for Earthquake Brace + Bolt Grants Before October 1 Deadline
Seismic retrofit grant program offers up to $3,000 for older homes in over 1,100 ZIP Codes, now expanding to include rentals and other non-owner-occupied residential properties SACRAMENTO, CA, September 10, 2025 (EZ Newswire) — Californians can still apply for grants to protect homes from earthquake damage. The California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) today reminded Californians…
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UN issues emergency funding appeal to help survivors of devastating Afghan earthquake
The United Nations is issuing an emergency appeal for nearly $140 million in desperately needed funding to help nearly half a million people affected by the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan