电脑模拟能够预测未来地震

Computer Simulations Might Predict Future Earthquakes 电脑模拟能够预测未来地震 Geologists say they knew a large earthquake was coming in South Asia, but they did not know when. The Himalay

美国有线新闻 CNN 2015-11-05

First up, US President Barack Obama wants changes made to America's criminal justice system. Yesterday he announced new government action attended to help rehabilitate US prisoners and help get their lives back on track after their time is served. Hi

2010年ESL之日常生活 18 Experiencing an Earthquake

18 Experiencing an Earthquake GLOSSARY earthquake a short period of time when the ground shakes because ofgeological movements deep below the surface, often causing damage, injuries,and/or death * People living in southern California experience many

英文书摘精选 Wenchuan Earthquake 汶川地震

The 2008 Sichuan earthquake was a deadly earthquake, and occurred on May 12, 2008, killing an estimated 68,000 people. The earthquake was also felt in nearby countries and as far away as both Beijing and Shanghai where office buildings swayed with th

Deadly Earthquake Hits Near Osaka, Japan

A deadly earthquake struck near Osaka, Japan early Monday, causing hundreds of casualties, damaging buildings and leaving many homes without water or gas. The epicenter of the 6.1-magnitude earthquake was just north of Osaka at a depth of 13 kilomete

VOA标准英语2010年-Engineers Assess Damage from Haiti Ear

Earthquakes continue to surprise you. ... You can learn something new from each of them that will benefit future designs and future generations. Brady Cox The January 12 Haiti earthquake and its aftershocks killed or injured hundreds of thousands of

VOA标准英语2009年-Earthquake-Prone Nations Can Reduce Casual

By Brian Padden Jakarta 21 October 2009 Indonesia is one of the most earthquake-prone nations in the world. After the devastating earthquake in Padang last month that killed thousands, disaster-management experts are recommending ways to reduce the

VOA双语新闻：2、智利发生8.2级地震

智利发生8.2级地震 A strong 8.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off the northwest coast of Chile, killing at least six people and setting off a small tsunami that prompted evacuations along the country's Pacific coast. 智利西北海岸发生一

VOA双语新闻：印尼地震救灾工作继续进行

Rescue efforts continue in the aftermath of a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that hit Indonesia. The government has confirmed the deaths of 64 people but that number is expected to rise. 印度尼西亚7级地震后的救援行动继续进行。政府证实有

6.6-magnitude earthquake hits NW China's Xinjiang

BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale jolted northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region at 5:07 a.m. Saturday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicenter is determin

匈牙利地震造成房屋损坏

匈牙利地震造成房屋损坏 BUDAPEST, April 23 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake measuring 4.8 magnitude on the Richter scale occurring shortly after midnight on Tuesday damaged several hundred homes, mainly in Heves County, northeast of Budapest, but

VOA标准英语2010年-Devastation Hampers Earthquake Relief

The United Nations and international aid agencies are ramping up their assistance to earthquake victims in Haiti. But, they report the extent of devastation caused by the powerful quake is hampering their relief efforts. Haiti is prone to disasters,

SW China earthquake injures 8

KUNMING, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Eight people have been confirmed injured in an earthquake near the border area of southwest China's Sichuan and Yunnan provinces on Tuesday, local authorities said. The 4.9-magnitude quake, which occurred at 10:46 a.m. wi

VOA标准英语2009年-Rescue Efforts Continue After Indonesia Ea

Rescue efforts continue in the aftermath of a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that hit Indonesia. The government has confirmed the deaths of 64 people but that number is expected to rise. Residents, rescue workers search for victims at site where earthquak

3 Years after the Wenchuan Earthquake, Recovery Efforts are Paying off

Three years ago, an 8.0-magnitude earthquake jolted southwest China's Sichuan province and killed an estimated 69-thousand people. The tremor could be felt as far as Japan and the Philippines. Beichuan County was one of the worst-hit areas, with more

5.5-magnitude earthquake hits Southern California

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- A swarm of earthquakes including one of 5.5-magnitude hit Southern California area near the Mexican border around noon Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quakes started to hit the area of Brawley at

PBS高端访谈:为什么墨西哥城易受地震的影响?

Yesterday's earthquake in Mexico was the second in less than two weeks and brought back memories of the terrible tremor that hit 30 years to the day yesterday. So many are asking about why the country and region seem more prone to these earthquakes.

PBS高端访谈:7.1级地震检测墨西哥的应急反应

In another major story today: An earthquake shook Central Mexico, knocking down buildings and killing at least 61 people. The quake measured 7.1 and was centered about 75 miles southeast of Mexico City. Richard Ensor is the Mexico City bureau chief f

云南地震 2500余名官兵赶赴救援

China has deployed 2,500 soldiers to the south-western province of Yunnan to help search for survivors after an earthquake killed at least 398 people. 中国西南省份云南日前发生地震，目前已造成至少398人死亡，政府已出动250

新西兰英语 332 After the earthquake

After Saturdays earthquake in the Christchurch area, the main focus was at first on the central city area. There has been a huge amount of damage to older buildings. Many of these were beautiful 100-year old buildings which made the central city attr