News for Earthquakes 1 million homes in Israel aren't earthquake proofThe government is ending the Tama 38 program, which provided an incentive for contractors to renovate old buildings. 'Earthquakes are a wake-up call from God'Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar says recent earthquakes show Jewish people need to 'wake up' and return to God. Defense Ministry to hold emergency meetingDefense Ministry schedules emergency meeting for Wednesday after series of earthquakes hits Israel's north. Ticking time bombDeputy Construction Minister Jackie Levy warns Israel needs to prepare for major earthquake. Opinion. Expert: 'Strong earthquake in Israel just a matter of time'Geologist Dr. Ariel Heiman says the earthquakes felt in recent days should not worry Israelis any more than they did in the past. 'People were negligent and didn't prepare for the hurricane'Natural disaster expert says civilians need to listen to warnings, warns true extent of Texas damage will remain unknown for months. Jewish community's donation 'renews hope and faith in future'Jewish community donates soccer field to Italian town devastated by earthquakes. Italian Jews, IsraAID help homeless earthquake victimsItalian Jews join IsraAID in bringing help to people in central Italy who remain homeless after earthquakes last summer and fall. New Technology Could Predict EarthquakesRemote sensing laboratory at the Ariel University working on techniques that could forecast earthquakes. 1600 Schools at Risk from EarthquakesHome Front Command states Monday that over 1600 Israeli schools, millions of citizens would be in immediate danger from another earthquake. Iran: Earthquake Kills 7, 60 km from Nuclear PlantA 5.7 magnitude earthquake took place on the Gulf coast near Iran's sole nuclear power plant at Bushehr. 1500 Schools High Earthquake Danger, 2 Evacuated1500 schools around the country found to be in high earthquake danger, while 2 in Tzfat (Safed) to be evacuated and rebuilt. Yet Another Earthquake - This Time in EilatIsrael's unusual period of seismic activity continues. Unlike previous tremors, latest earthquake felt in southern Israel. Erdan Warns 7000 Could be Killed in EarthquakeHome Front Minister says 200,000 could require assistance in a disaster, warns not enough incentives exist to strengthen buildings. Expert: Quakes not a 'Promo' for Large OneDr. Efraim Laor, who was in charge of earthquake preparedness, says danger of major quake is unchanged. Second Earthquake of the Day Felt in NorthTremors measuring 2.2 on the Richter Scale are felt in the area of Tiberias making it six quakes in five days. Galilee: Fifth Quake in a WeekEarthquake measuring 3.3 on Richter scale was centered in the Sea of Galilee. Officials Hold Assessment in Wake of EarthquakesThe Home Front Defense Ministry held an assessment after several earthquakes were felt around the Galilee region. Earthquake Felt in Tverya RegionA 3.6-magnitude quake felt in northern Israel - the second in less than two days. Earthquake Felt in IsraelQuake measuring 6.4 on Richter scale was centered near Crete, in the Mediterranean. Earthquake in Pakistan Kills 45, Creates IslandA powerful earthquake in Pakistan has killed dozens of people and created a small new island.Iran's Bushehr Plant Damaged in Recent EarthquakesCountries monitoring Iran's nuclear program say the country's nuclear reactor in Bushehr was damaged by recent earthquakes.Second Earthquake Rocks IranA powerful quake hits Iran; hundreds feared dead. Communications shut down. Dozens Killed in Iran Quake near Nuclear PlantEarthquake near Iran’s nuclear power plant at Bushehr, dozens killed and 800 injured. Earthquake Doomsday Scenario: Hospitals CollapseMassive Home Front earthquake drill continues with scenario in which hospitals collapse in Eilat, Afula and Haifa.National Defense Drill to Focus on EarthquakesThe "Turning Point 6" nationwide drill, which begins on Sunday, will focus this year on earthquakes and earthquake preparedness. Massive Iranian Earthquake Far from Nuke SitesMore than 250 people have been killed in two powerful earthquakes in northwestern Iran, far from underground nuclear sites. Dozens Dead in Major Iran QuakesNearly 200 people were killed and at least 600 injured in two major earthquakes that hit Iran on Saturday.Greek Earthquake Sends Shivers throughout IsraelAn earthquake on the Greek island of Rhodes sent unusually wide tremblors in Israel from the north to Be’er Sheva in the Negev.New Home Front Campaign Focuses on EarthquakesHome Front Command launches new campaign aimed at informing Israelis about earthquake preparedness. |
