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earthquake Israeli tourists show 'resounding resilience' after disasterA new study released by Bar Ilan University finds that Israeli backpackers showed great 'resilience' and 'leadership' after Nepal quake. Death toll in Indonesian earthquake rises to 54Earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale hits Indonesian island of Sumatra. Tsunami waves hit Japan following earthquakeSeveral tsunami waves hit the northeastern coast of Japan, near the Fukushima nuclear plant, following 6.9 magnitude earthquake. 3.6-magnitude earthquake felt in northern IsraelEarthquake which struck southern Lebanon felt in cities such as Tzfat and Kiryat Shmona. No injuries or damages reported. 2 killed in massive New Zealand earthquakeTwo people were killed in the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake which struck New Zealand. Aftershocks continue. Knesset discusses preparedness for earthquakesThe Knesset Subcommittee for Readiness of the Home Front held a hearing to discuss the State's level of preparedness for earthquakes. Italian rabbi: It was really scaryItaly rabbi says earthquake was extremely strong, but odds that Jews were injured is low. 'Israel's status grows in direct proportion to its power'The PM emphasized Israel's commitment to aid Italy in its earthquake - then launched into a meditation on Israel's status in the world. Central Italy again plagued by giant earthquakeThere are reports of a 6.6 magnitude earthquake in central Italy. It is still unclear the extent of damage and injury.Earthquakes hit central ItalyTwo strong earthquakes hit central Italy, two months after devastating quake killed nearly 300 people. Israel makes humanitarian donation to TaiwanIsrael made a very special humanitarian contribution to Taiwan in memory of the 117 victims of the February earthquake. Record magnitude earthquake hits OklahomaA record 5.6 magnitude earthquake centered in Oklahoma hit the Midwest on Saturday. Watch: Rescue efforts continue after nearly 300 killed in quakeWith entire communities in ruins and search and rescue efforts still underway amid the rubble, aid workers give inside look at operations. Death toll in Italian earthquake climbs to 290Rescue workers continue efforts to recover victims from rubble after earthquake northeast of Rome decimates towns across central Italy.Israel offers help to quake-stricken ItalyWatch: Israel sent condolonces and offered assistance to Italy following the fatal earthquake. They're coming: More earthquakes in ItalyWatch: Arutz Sheva interviews Israeli seismologist Dr. Rami Hofstetter. Has Italy seen the last of its tragedies? Is Israel also at risk? Rivlin sends letter of condolence to Italian counterpart"Our thoughts are with you and the people of Italy at this very difficult time," Rivlin writes Italian counterpart following earthquake. Italy struck by 6.2 magnitude earthquakeAt least 21 people dead and many more trapped when Italy was shaken by massive earthquake overnight. 4.8-magnitude earthquake felt in EilatResidents of Eilat report feeling the earth shake at 4:30 in the morning. No injuries or damages. Rabbi recounts huge Ecuador quake; 'books flew off the shelves'Chabad emissary describes 'chaos' after massive - and deadly - earthquake.At least 233 killed in massive Ecuador earthquakePowerful earthquake kills 233 in Ecuador, leads to fears of possible tsunami. Earthquake hits the Dead Sea regionWeak quake reawakens concerns over the 'big one' that may strike Israel sometime soon. IsraAid to send team to help Taiwan earthquake victimsFollowing 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan on Saturday, IsraAid decided to send a search and rescue team to locate victims and survivors. Watch: Earthquake in India shakes up Jewish communityFrom today's ILTV edition. The Jewish community of Bnei Menashe in India has taken the hit from a 6.7 earthquake. Bnei Menashe community suffers damage in India quakeAn earthquake in northeastern India caused 'extensive damage' to Ten Lost Tribes community in Manipur. Strong Earthquake in Chile Triggers Tsunami WarningEarthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale strikes the center of Chile. No injuries reported but wide tsunami alert issued. Earthquake Hits Israel, No Injuries, Damage ReportedA 4.3-magnitude earthquake occurred early Thursday in Israel. No injuries or damage were reported. 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Felt Throughout IsraelFlights at Ben Gurion Airport briefly halted, as tremors felt from Eilat in the south all the way to Nahariya and Acco in the north. Earthquake Hits Iranian Nuclear PlantMagnitude-4.4 quake hits Bushehr nuclear plant, which is currently Iran's only operational plant. Israeli Clowns Work to Ease Trauma in NepalA group of medical clowns from the Israeli Dream Doctors team entertain children, scarred by Nepal earthquake, in IDF field hospital. Nepal: Death Toll Nears 1,500 in Major EarthquakeCountry's worst earthquake in 80 years leaves tens of thousands homeless; deaths also reported in India and Tibet. Watch: CCTV Shows The Moment Powerful Earthquake Struck in ChileOfficer workers scatter as 8.2-magnitude quake strikes; at least six killed. Watch: Earthquake Rocks Los Angeles on Live TV4.4-magnitude earthquake causes no injuries, but 'felt like a bomb,' according to bystanders. Earthquake Shakes Northern IsraelEarthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale shakes Cyprus; quake felt as far east as the Haifa area. Hamas: Israel Engineering an Earthquake Attack on Al-AqsaHamas Min. of Religious Affairs warns Israel is trying to collapse Al-Aqsa Mosque with 'artificial earthquake' to build 3rd Temple. Tsunami Hits Japan After 7.1 EarthquakeA tsunami hit Japan after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake was felt in the country. No damage or injury reported. Expert Warns: Major Earthquake Could Hit Israel AnytimeAccording to Dr. Avi Shapiro, chairman of a government panel on earthquakes, a major earthquake in Israel is just a matter of time.Concerns as Israel Hit by Two Earthquakes in One DayIsrael experienced not one, but two earthquakes on Sunday, raising fears that a significant geological event is in the offing. Minor Earthquake Felt Near KinneretAn earthquake was felt in northern Israel Thursday night with its epicenter in the Kinneret. No injuries or damage were reported. More Than 140 Confirmed Dead in Philippines EarthquakeDeath toll continues to rise as residents left to pick up the pieces. Philippines Earthquake Kills at Least 327.2 magnitude quake strikes at popular tourist resort island, destroying buildings and triggering landslides Pakistan Earthquake: Death Toll Passes 200At least 200 people are reported to have died so far after quake hits impoverished Balochistan province.Minor Earthquake Felt in Jerusalem AreaAccording the Israel Geophysical Institute, the quake measured 3.5 on the Richter scale. There were no reports of injury or damage US 'Ready to Help Iranian People' In Quake's AftermathThe United States says it is "ready to help the Iranian people" in aftermath of a 6.3-magnitude earthquake. Iran Quake Kills 37, Bushehr Plant Reportedly UnscathedIran steps up relief efforts for survivors of a powerful earthquake that killed 37 people and damaged dozens of villages. Taiwan Quake Sends Schoolchildren RunningA 6.1-magnitude earthquake in central Taiwan sent school children running for cover Wednesday as buildings swayed across the island. 700 Homes Destroyed in China EarthquakeAt least 700 families lost their homes in an earthquake that rocked Yunnan province in southwest China. Japan Shuts Down All Nuclear Reactors A Second TimeJapan is shutting down its nuclear reactors for the second year in a row for reasons connected to “safety standards.” New Technology Brings Earthquake Sensors to Jerusalem SchoolsThe Jerusalem municipality is installing the country's most advanced network of sensors to warn of potential earthquakes. 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Alaskan Coast, Triggers TsunamiA major 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, triggering a potentially destructive local tsunami. Earthquake in Myanmar 1 Week Before Obama VisitA 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck northern Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, on Sunday a week before US Pres. Barack Obama is due to visit. No Israelis Among Dead in Guatemala EarthquakeAt least 48 people are dead, more than a hundred others are missing, and even more wounded in a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Guatemala. Tsunami Warning Follows 7.7 Quake in W. CanadaA tsunami warning was issued to southern Alaska following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that shook western Canada Saturday night. 81 Dead in Twin China QuakesA series of earthquakes over the weekend has left at least 81 dead and hundreds of injured in southwestern China. Iran Quake Death Toll RisingDozens more people died since twin earthquakes struck the towns of Ahar, Haris and Varzaqan in Iran's East Azerbaijan province Saturday. 3 Dead After 5.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Northern ItalyAt least 3 are dead after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck northern Italy early Sunday morning. It is not yet clear how many are injured.5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Israel5.3 earthquake felt in areas from northern Israel to central Israel. No injuries. Epicenter believed to be in Cyprus. |
