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UWI, SRC Reminds Of Its New Earthquake Alert System
University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – A reminder that we’ve transitioned to a new earthquake alert system with a lower magnitude threshold (3.5). This will result in more earthquakes being posted but does NOT mean activity in the region has increased. Posts may also be replicated as we work out…
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MVO To Expand In-Situ Fumarole Temperature Monitoring
Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) – The MVO has recently acquired additional temperature loggers and probes to expand its in-situ monitoring of low-temperature (<100 °C) fumaroles and other thermal features close to the lava dome. The new data loggers will permit up to 5 additional sites in total to be monitored. The data will provide crucial…
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Light Earthquake Detected East Of Venezuela
University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2023-01-21 09:47 am (Local Time) 2023-01-21 13:47 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.2 LOCATION: Latitude: 10.73N | Longitude: 62.42W Depth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES: Carúpano, Venezuela, 90 km, E Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 101 km, W San Fernando, Trinidad…
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RSS And Canada Hosting Army Exercise Planning And Execution Course
The Regional Security System (RSS) is partnering with Canada to host the Canadian Army Exercise Planning and Execution Course (CAEPEC), which was launched on January 16 at the RSS Headquarters. The two-week training course provides select participants with the requisite knowledge to act as an exercise planner and practical experience in planning throughout an entire…
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ABDF Conducts Training Exercises In The North-Eastern Sector Of Antigua
The Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) will be conducting training exercises over the period 20th to 23rd January 2023 starting at 4:00 p.m. The exercises will include Tactical Movements across the terrain. The general public is asked not to be alarmed if they were to encounter any military member conducting their manœuvres. Should there be…
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Strong Earthquake Felt Across Antigua And Barbuda And Other Islands
University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre, (UWI,SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2023-01-20 07:23 am (Local Time)2023-01-20 11:23 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 6.5 LOCATION: Latitude: 16.24NLongitude: 62.01W Depth: 164 km NEARBY CITIES:Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 52 km, W, Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 98 km, SSWRoseau, Dominica, 125 km, NW*distance and direction to epicenter If…
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Minor Earthquake Recorded East Of Antigua
University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2023-01-18 04:52 am (Local Time) 2023-01-18 08:52 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.1 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.12N | Longitude: 61.53W Depth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES: Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 35 km, E Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 96 km, N Basseterre, Saint Kitts and…
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CDEMA’s Chairman Wants The Regional Public To Take Disaster Preparedness More Seriously
Bridgetown, Barbados – Chairman of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) the Honourable Shawn Edward intends to raise the level of awareness about managing disasters and mitigating the impact as the region continues to face an increasing multi-hazard environment. He told a media briefing while touring the Barbados-based agency on Tuesday, January 10, 2023…
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High Surf Advisory In Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather Message | High Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:55 pm Sunday 15 January 2023 High Surf Advisory goes into effect tonight for the British Virgin Islands; Monday morning for Anguilla and Monday afternoon for Antigua and Barbuda. Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern and western coastlines with relatively shallow,…
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High Surf Warning In Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather Message | High Surf WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:55 pm Sunday 15 January 2023 High Surf Warning goes into effect Monday afternoon for the British Virgin Islands and Anguilla. Warning may be required for Antigua and Barbuda Monday night. Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern and western coastlines…
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WHO Welcomes Data On COVID-19 In China, Meeting With Minister
World Health Organization (WHO) – On 14th January 2023, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke with Minister Ma Xiaowei, director of China’s National Health Commission, about the COVID-19 situation in the country. WHO appreciates this meeting, as well as the public release of information on the overall situation. Chinese officials provided information to WHO…
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Montserrat: Heavy Rainfall Restricts Access To The Southern Portion Of The Island
MONTSERRAT – The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) and The Disaster Management Coordinating Agency (DMCA) continues to advise residents in Isles Bay Hill, Sand miners and other members of the public that both roads leading into the Belham Valley River are impassable at the moment. Therefore, no one should attempt to cross the Belham Valley…
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