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Indian Ocean Tsunami Watch

2012-04-10 by Phil Butler

Sumatra quake

A tsunami watch has gone into effect for the entire Indian Ocean after a massive magnitude 8.7 earthquake occurred 270 miles Southwest of Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued the tsunami warning at 0845 local time, with predicted landing times for various regions should a tsunami occur.

Tags: earthquake, India, Indian Ocean, maldives, NOAA, quake, Singapore, Sumatra, travel advisory, tsunami, tsunami alert, tsunami warning, USGS

Holiday Disasters – When Things Go Seriously Wrong

2011-04-20 by Mike Wheatley

Scene of devastation following a tsunami, not much fun for tourists

Holidays are all about fun – and for the majority of us, indeed that’s just what they are, lots of fun.

But a number of events over the last year have reminded travelers that things do not always go according to plan. Floods, volcanic ash clouds and more in the past year have made a real mess of travel itineraries.

Tags: David Goldman, earthquakes, Holiday disasters, Holidays, Jacqui Timmins, Peter Hosper, radiation leak, Sydney, travel agents, Travel Authority Company, Travelscene American Express, tsunami, volcanic ash cloud

Google People Finder Helps Locate Japan Quake Victims

2011-03-11 by Tavis J. Hampton

Japan Quake Damage

The powerful earthquake that rocked Japan and sent 30-foot-high tsunamis crashing into the shores has left many travelers in the region disoriented, frightened, and, in some cases, missing loved ones.  Google is now featuring its “People Finder” once again, which has helped some local residents and travelers in the area locate each other. The interface […]

Tags: app, earthquake, Google, Japan, look for someone, open source, people finder, tsunami, web application

Singapore Finally Set for Hari Raya Haji

2010-11-15 by Phil Butler

Singapore celebrations for the Festival of Sacrifice

This week, around the world, Muslims will celebrate Hari Raya Haji or the “Festival of Sacrifice.” In Singapore though, these celebrations were in dire jeopardy when ash from Mt. Merapi caused flights carrying livestock to be canceled. Only yesterday, Singapore Airlines rushed through two loads of animals for the festivities.m

Tags: Aidilfitri, animal sacrifice, earthquakes, eruptions, Festival of Sacrifice, Hari Raya Haji, Mt. Merapi, Muslim rites, Muslim Thanksgiving, religion, sacrifice, Singapore celebrations, Singapore Muslims, Singapore travel, travel advisors, tsunami, volcanic ash




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