Sentences with phrase «caused by an earthquake»

In a statement, Israeli Intelligence Minister Israel Katz said, «My condolences to the people of Iran and Iraq over the loss of human life caused by the earthquake.»

It has been reported by media outlets in both Australia and New Zealand that there has been no deaths or serious injuries and that damage caused by the earthquake is «minimal».

«My understanding is they were lifting materials to the roof to repair damages that were caused by the earthquake,» said Fire Battalion Chief John Donnelly of the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department.

Given the structural damage caused by the earthquake to water supply systems, there is an additional risk of water borne diseases affecting large numbers of the urban, rural and displaced populations.

These giant waves, caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and underwater landslides, are some of the deadliest natural disasters known; the 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean killed over 230,000 people, a higher death toll than any fire or hurricane.

Computers in the soundproof motor room at the top of the shaft can sense sway caused by earthquakes or high winds and can slow or stop the elevator cab if necessary.

The Sisbrick's large capacity to absorb the horizontal movements caused by earthquakes seismically isolates the partition walls from the main building frame: «They effectively serve as an insulating barrier, avoiding the transfer of loads from these partition elements to the main structure.

«We could then estimate movements and changes caused by the earthquake at the seabed and below the seabed,» Landrø said.

«A lot of people assume that all landslides occur in the same areas, but those triggered by rainfall or human behavior have a different triggering mechanism than landslides caused by earthquakes so we need dedicated studies.»

It may have been caused by an earthquake or by drilling operations nearby.

Academic scientists face major obstacles as they try to collate baseline data on radiation doses in the face of the enormous disruption caused by the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country last month.

Certainly there'll be damage, but one of the thing that's happened in the past, well I'm going to call it 15 or 20 years or so, is that our construction techniques for dealing with the vibrations caused by the earthquake have been employed since then, so that damage will be limited, compared with what it might have been, had it happened, say 30 years ago, before new construction requirements were put into place.

Although this region is far too deep for researchers to ever observe directly, instruments that can measure the propagation of seismic waves caused by earthquakes allow them to visualize changes in Earth's interior structure; similar to how ultrasound measurements let medical professionals look inside of our bodies.

They slow down the seismic waves caused by earthquakes and may be the culprit for deep mantle plumes, which can lead to volcanic hotspots like those that created Yellowstone National Park or the Hawai'ian Islands.

The challenge is being able to detect such minute variations while screening out far larger sources of background noise, such as vibrations caused by earthquakes or the thermal jiggling of atoms.

«The devastation caused by an earthquake of magnitude 6.4, can only be attributed to inapropriate building design or the reaction of the ground to the seismic waves.

A tsunami caused by an earthquake along a subduction zone happens when the leading edge of the overriding tectonic plate breaks free and springs seaward, displacing the sea floor and the water above it.

Yep the good old US of A just loved their military back then, every monster that emerged from a crack caused by an earthquake, was dealt with by the military... after it attacks the military.

Right on target with expectations are the repeated sequences of characters outrunning all sorts of things, like the giant chasms caused by earthquakes, rocketing fireballs, and plumes of smoke and ash, while on foot, in cars, and airborne.

For example, students could add to their earthquake categories by viewing this video on the damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and this one on an earthquake in Chile.

Until then, buyers will have to do without as a result of delays caused by the earthquake in Japan.

The villagers believe it was caused by an earthquake, but Uma knows something that the rest can't even begin to imagine...

Sony Ericsson released a statement on Friday delaying the broader launch of the Xperia Neo until the third quarter due to supply chain disruptions caused by the earthquake in Japan.

Without so endorsing the policy, losses caused by an earthquake would not be covered even if they also involve another cause of loss.

Most homeowners and business insurance policies have exclusions for damage caused by earthquakes.

For example, damages resulting from a fire caused by an earthquake would fall under a policyholder's homeowners insurance, not their earthquake insurance.

Host Protection Insurance also will not cover damage caused by earthquakes, flooding or sinkholes, regardless of whether or not a guest is staying at a property.

Earthquake insurance only covers damage caused by the earthquake itself — fire and explosions resulting from an earthquake are already covered under an «all risks» policy.

According to The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), most Texas homeowners insurance policies do not cover damage caused by earthquakes.

covers damage caused by the earthquake itself — fire and explosions resulting from an earthquake are already covered under an «all risks» policy.

For instance, earthquake insurance only covers damage caused by the earthquake itself — fire and explosions resulting from an earthquake are already covered under an «all risks» policy.

Renters insurance does not cover damage caused by earthquakes or flood.

The UNWTO is deeply saddened by the losses of lives and devastation caused by the earthquake that struck Haiti and expresses its support to its people and sincere condolences to those who lost their loved ones.

I'm in awe that the level of destruction caused by the earthquake itself wasn't that high.

Guides take tours out of kayaks to glide over the crumbling ruins below, lost to flood waters caused by an earthquake almost 2,000 years ago.

Ten or 11 kids were killed in a schoolhouse collapse caused by an earthquake, and then it was discovered that shoddy construction had been permitted due to corruption.

Lloyd's made a # 516m loss in 2011 after paying out the largest catastrophe claims on record — caused by earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand, storms in the US, and floods in Thailand and Australia.

Earthquakes - Waves caused by earthquakes are called Tsunamis Tsunamis were once called Tidal waves, but they have nothing to do with the tides.

These oscillations are waves very much like seismic waves in the Earth [caused by earthquakes] and just as seismic waves can be used to probe the interior of the Earth, they can be used to probe the solar interior.

Moreover, renters insurance doesn't cover damages caused by earthquakes or floods.

Without so endorsing the policy, losses caused by an earthquake would not be covered even if they also involve another cause of loss.

Earthquake insurance covers your home in the event of damages caused by an earthquake.

Generally, tenants coverage will not cover damage that is cause by earthquakes, general wear and tear, flood damage, pestilence damage, or war.

Damage caused by earthquakes is not covered under most standard business property policies, but you can purchase special earthquake coverage in areas where earthquakes are common.

This additional earthquake protection covers all direct physical losses or damage to your property caused by an earthquake, except those caused by tidal waves, floods, surface water or waterborne objects, whether or not they are attributable to an earthquake The additional earthquake coverage also covers living expenses, such as accommodation rental, additional cost of food and transportation for you and your family while your home is being repaired (some eligibility rules may apply).

Did you know that damage caused by earthquakes and floods aren't covered by your renters insurance?

Renters insurance does not cover damage caused by earthquakes or flood.

Even if the risk is slim, the damage caused by earthquakes can be catastrophic.

In addition, basic homeowners insurance won't pay for damage caused by an earthquake, routine wear and tear, or basic maintenance.

Host Protection Insurance also will not cover damage caused by earthquakes, flooding or sinkholes, regardless of whether or not a guest is staying at a property.