Tag: Luzon
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Luzon Island In Philippines, USGS Says
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has been registered near the Philippine city of Calatagan, the US Geological Survey said on Friday. According to the USGS, the [Read More…]
Thousands Flee as Typhoon Yutu Lashes Northern Philippines
Typhoon Yutu pummeled the northern Philippines on Tuesday, forcing about 10,000 people to flee their homes as heavy rains and strong winds blew away tin [Read More…]
Typhoon Glenda Batters Luzon Island in the Philippines
Typhoon Glenda (International name: Rammasun) wrought havoc in Luzon Island in the Philippines. Netizens are using the Twitter hashtag #glendaph to monitor the situation. Source: [Read More…]
Philippines Hit by Second Typhoon in Week
Typhoon Nalgae slammed into the main Philippine island of Luzon Saturday, bringing more suffering to more than a million people still trapped from flooding caused [Read More…]
Thailand warns of 2 upcoming storm systems
BANGKOK, 26 September 2011 (NNT) – Thailand’s National Disaster Warning Center (NDWC) has urged residents in the Upper Northeast to brace for heavy rains resulting [Read More…]
Scientists discover 300 new species on island of Luzon in the Philippines
Scientists have identified more than 300 previously unknown species of land and sea creatures, according to a news release from the California Academy of Sciences. [Read More…]
