Natural disasters
Experts warn of possible consequences of global warming on Turkey
The severity and spatial impact of drought on Turkey will increase and the country will face a more intense drought cycle within 100 years, according to a report submitted to the Climate Research Commission of the Turkish Parliament.
Satellite images of the fire in Corinth (photo)
40,000 acres of forest have been burned
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April precipitation rate down by 50 percent, officials warns for drought
Turkey is heading toward farming season under a severe threat of drought, a water report has revealed, noting a 50 percent decrease in the rate of precipitation across the country in April.
"There was 90 percent decline in rainfalls in the Southeastern Anatolia region and some 76 percent decline in Eastern Anatolia in April," said a report published by Water Policy Association.
6.8-magnitude quake rattles northeast Japan
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeastern coast on May 1, authorities said, but no tsunami warning was issued.
At least three people were injured by Saturday's jolt, which produced strong shaking along parts of the eastern coast and was also felt in Tokyo.
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Istanbul’s weather to change permanently in future, warns academic
Istanbul's weather will dramatically change and residents will have to brave scorching heat in the summers, an Istanbul Technical University academic has warned.
"Istanbul will become very hot in the summers, making it unbearably hot for citizens, and floods will occur," Sevinç Asilhan told Demirören News Agency on April 22.
3.7 tremor reported near Tilos island
A strong earthquake measuring 5.2 had hit on April 13
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New Zealand Shaken by Powerful Earthquake - Tsunami Alert Stated
A powerful earthquake has struck off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, shaking residents of New Zealand biggest cities. The power was registered at a magnitude of over 7.
A tsunami warning was issued for an area of 300 kilometres around the epicentre, and the national disaster authority said the first waves may have already hit the coast around East Cape.
China Ramps up Efforts for Weather Control, Neighbors Worry
In recent months, China has stepped up its attempts to gain control over the weather, mainly aiming to be able to cause rain in drought-stricken areas.
Dozens injured in strong quake off Japan’s Fukushima
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake off Fukushima in eastern Japan injured more than 100 people, authorities said on Feb. 14, nearly a decade after the region suffered a devastating quake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown.
Powerful 7.1 earthquake hits off Fukushima coast in Japan (videos)
As a precaution, those near coastal areas were advised to move to higher ground as aftershocks could continue