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October, 2009

M 5.2, southern Sumatra, Indonesia

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 23:50.

October 31, 2009 22:50:04 GMT

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Mirinae Hits Typhoon-Battered Philippines

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 23:02.

International Save the Children Alliance MANILA, Philippines (October 31, 2009) — Typhoon Mirinae (known locally as "Santi") hit Central Luzon in the Philippines in the early hours of Saturday, October 31, just weeks after the country was ...

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5.9 - SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 20:30.

Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:09:52 UTC
Lat/Lon: -11.4092/166.357
Depth: 139.1

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M 5.9, Santa Cruz Islands

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 20:09.

October 31, 2009 19:09:52 GMT

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Orange alert: Tropical Cyclone MIRINAE-09 Category 2 affected 649 thousand people with wind speeds of hurricane strength or stronger.

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 18:00.

Tropical Cyclone MIRINAE-09 of Saffir-Simpson Category 2 affected 39.2 million people with winds above 39mph (63 km/h) and 649 thousand people with hurricane wind strengths (74mph or 119 km/h). In addition, 103 thousand people are living in coastal areas below 5m and can therefore be affected by storm surge.

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M 5.1, Santa Cruz Islands

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 14:03.

October 31, 2009 13:03:32 GMT

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Orange alert: Tropical Cyclone MIRINAE-09 Category 2 affected 649 thousand people with wind speeds of hurricane strength or stronger.

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 12:00.

Tropical Cyclone MIRINAE-09 of Saffir-Simpson Category 2 affected 40.1 million people with winds above 39mph (63 km/h) and 649 thousand people with hurricane wind strengths (74mph or 119 km/h). In addition, 103 thousand people are living in coastal areas below 5m and can therefore be affected by storm surge.

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M 5.1, south of the Fiji Islands

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 11:38.

October 31, 2009 10:38:12 GMT

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IDP Camp Satellite Analysis Report - Sa´adah, Wadi Khaiwan Baqim, Yemen

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 08:51.

This analysis report is based on very high resolution satellite imagery acquired on the morning of 3 October 2009, the most recent imagery acquired over Sa’adah and thus does not reflect the changes on the ground reported within last three weeks. UNITAR/UNOSAT will provide updated analysis as new satellite imagery is acquired. The IDP shelter count was obtained from automated building extraction methods.
Satellite Imagery Dates: 3 October 2009

Satellite Data : WorldView-1

Resolution : 0.5 - 0.6 meters

Source : US Dept.

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4.11 - 34.7 miles SE of Adak

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 06:06.

Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:04:18 UTC
Lat/Lon: 51.5298/-176.064
Depth: 18.9654

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Orange alert: Tropical Cyclone MIRINAE-09 Category 2 affected 649 thousand people with wind speeds of hurricane strength or stronger.

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 06:00.

Tropical Cyclone MIRINAE-09 of Saffir-Simpson Category 2 affected 39.2 million people with winds above 39mph (63 km/h) and 649 thousand people with hurricane wind strengths (74mph or 119 km/h). In addition, 103 thousand people are living in coastal areas below 5m and can therefore be affected by storm surge.

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M 5.0, Minahasa, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 01:14.

October 31, 2009 00:14:05 GMT

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M 5.2, Minahasa, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 01:14.

October 31, 2009 00:14:04 GMT

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M 5.0, Luzon, Philippines

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 01:07.

October 31, 2009 00:07:40 GMT

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4.11 - 143.9 miles E of Adak

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 31/10/2009 - 00:38.

Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:29:29 UTC
Lat/Lon: 51.9394/-173.282
Depth: 62.8926

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Orange alert: Tropical Cyclone MIRINAE-09 Category 2 affected 649 thousand people with wind speeds of hurricane strength or stronger in Philippines.

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 18:00.

Tropical Cyclone MIRINAE-09 of Saffir-Simpson Category 2 affected 41.5 million people with winds above 39mph (63 km/h) and 649 thousand people with hurricane wind strengths (74mph or 119 km/h). In addition, 103 thousand people are living in coastal areas below 5m and can therefore be affected by storm surge.

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Eyeing flood waters, Argentine ranchers move cattle

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 17:45.

Source: Reuters By Miguel Lo Bianco

DIAMANTE, Argentina, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Argentine ranchers aided by soldiers were rushing on Friday to move nearly 1 million cattle by boat from islands in the Parana ...

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6.8 - RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 16:27.

Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:03:39 UTC
Lat/Lon: 29.1916/129.877
Depth: 35

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6.2 - HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 16:18.

Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:44:31 UTC
Lat/Lon: 36.4342/70.7308
Depth: 205.6

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M 5.2, New Britain region, Papua New Guinea

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 15:47.

October 30, 2009 14:47:58 GMT

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Orange alert: Tropical Cyclone MIRINAE-09 Category 2 affected 21.2 million people with wind speeds of hurricane strength or stronger in Philippines.

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 12:00.

Tropical Cyclone MIRINAE-09 of Saffir-Simpson Category 2 affected 44.3 million people with winds above 39mph (63 km/h) and 21.2 million people with hurricane wind strengths (74mph or 119 km/h). In addition, 1.8 million people are living in coastal areas below 5m and can therefore be affected by storm surge.

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Philippines floods: Concern grows over long-term impact

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 10:44.

Oxfam GB - UK
With families still sheltering in temporary evacuation centres,
concern about the long-term impact of Typhoon Ketsana on people's livelihoods grows.

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6.9 - RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 08:33.

Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:03:39 UTC
Lat/Lon: 29.1544/129.902
Depth: 35

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M 6.8, Ryukyu Islands, Japan

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 08:03.

October 30, 2009 07:03:39 GMT

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M 5.1, Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 30/10/2009 - 07:43.

October 30, 2009 06:43:01 GMT

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