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Time of India
a day ago
- Science
- Time of India
Alerts, volcano and evacuation: Tsunami warnings lifted in most nations after 'strongest' earthquakes hit Russia; here's what to know
One of the most powerful earthquakes struck a Russian harbour, triggering a tsunami with subsequent waves reaching across the Pacific Ocean to the Americas and extending southward to New Zealand. By the following day, the threat had substantially diminished after the 8.8-magnitude earthquake, which originated near the coastline of Russia's Far East, specifically the Kamchatka Peninsula. The impact was minimal, with no significant destruction reported, leading to the withdrawal of tsunami alerts in most regions. Nevertheless, Chile escalated its warning to maximum level in the early hours of Wednesday along most of its extensive Pacific shoreline, initiating the relocation of hundreds of residents. What we know: Strongest earthquake The 8.8-magnitude earthquake, which occurred early Wednesday local time, ranks amongst the four most intense seismic events of this century, as confirmed by the USGS. According to Simon Boxall, who serves as a principal teaching fellow at the University of Southampton's Physical Oceanography Research Center, this event stands as the sixth most powerful earthquake ever documented. The primary earthquake, followed by subsequent aftershocks reaching up to 6.9 magnitude, occurred within the Pacific Ring of Fire. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo This region, characterised by seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean, experiences over 80% of the world's major earthquakes due to the convergence of multiple tectonic plates. The presence of numerous volcanoes in this zone gives it its distinctive name. This seismic event triggered multiple tsunamis that spread from the epicentre near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, although not all earthquakes result in such oceanic disturbances. "It's a bit like throwing a very, very large rock into the sea and then watching the waves propagate away from that rock, that splash," Boxall said. "And so that's what's happened in this case. And that's why this particular one has generated a tsunami. It's not huge. It's not one that's going to cause mass devastation. But it will cause coastal flooding and it will cause damage, and it does put lives at risk if people don't move to high ground. " Volcano eruption Kamchatka, known as the 'land of fire and ice,' is one of the world's most volcanically active regions, with 29 active volcanoes among its 300. Positioned near a tectonic trench, it frequently experiences earthquakes and tsunamis. The 1,200-km peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean, has a sparse population mostly centered in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Fishing dominates the economy, and a key Russian nuclear submarine base lies in Avacha Bay. The towering Klyuchevskaya Sopka, the Northern Hemisphere's largest active volcano, recently showed signs of eruption. Nearby, the Kuril Islands—claimed by both Russia and Japan—remain a geopolitical flashpoint and host military outposts and fishing communities. Tsunami in Russia, US and Japan Tsunami measurements showed heights of 3 to 4 metres in Kamchatka, while San Francisco experienced waves of 2 to 5 feet early Wednesday. Other locations reported lesser wave heights. Initial assessments from the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed no safety concerns at Japanese Pacific coast nuclear facilities. The Russian territories nearest to the epicentre reported some damage and implemented evacuations, with emergency declarations in multiple areas. Several minor injuries occurred, but no significant structural damage was noted. Further aftershocks remain possible, and northern California coastal areas continue under tsunami advisory. Tsunami alert Hawaiian emergency services utilise multiple communication channels, including mobile alerts, television, radio and siren networks. Alaskan communities rely on sirens and information via weather or public radio broadcasts. The US National Weather Service categorises alerts into three levels: — A warning indicates an expected or occurring tsunami capable of widespread flooding. People should evacuate to higher ground or move inland. — An advisory signals potential strong currents or hazardous waves, requiring people to avoid water activities and stay clear of beaches and waterways. — A watch indicates tsunami possibility and the need for preparedness.
The Advertiser
13-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Legendary coach accepts para swimmer for first time
Tom Gallagher senses his duty after becoming the first para swimmer accepted into the program of legendary coach Dean Boxall. Gallagher is among a 25-strong Australian squad for the world para swimming championships in Singapore from September 21-27. The 26-year-old freestyler and backstroker, who has cerebral palsy and races in S10 events, joined Boxall only five weeks ago. "It's a very big honour for me, to be the first para swimmer under Dean," Gallagher told AAP on Friday night. "It's also a responsibility to represent the para community with pride and show that we don't have any limitations. "If I can do the hardest program in Australia, why can't anyone else?" Gallagher, who has won one gold and three bronze medals from his two Paralympics, approached Boxall, who coaches star able-bodied swimmers including Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O'Callaghan. "I just reached out ... and they let me in five weeks ago," he said. "It has changed the game for me. It has made me fall in love again with swimming. "It has been the hardest five weeks of training in my life but I have loved every second of it. "The squad there, the support staff, Dean - it's just the perfect environment. "And to be surrounded by the best athletes in the world, it's unbelievable and it gets the best out of myself." Australia's para team for the looming worlds includes 17-year-old rookie Declan Budd and 22 swimmers who raced at last year's Paris Paralympics. The Paris opening ceremony flag bearer, Brenden Hall, will compete at his fifth and final world titles in Singapore. The Dolphins' para team also features Ben Hance, who broke his own world record in the 100m backstroke (S14) at the Adelaide trials. Hance set a fresh benchmark of 56.35 seconds in a heat swim on Friday morning. Tom Gallagher senses his duty after becoming the first para swimmer accepted into the program of legendary coach Dean Boxall. Gallagher is among a 25-strong Australian squad for the world para swimming championships in Singapore from September 21-27. The 26-year-old freestyler and backstroker, who has cerebral palsy and races in S10 events, joined Boxall only five weeks ago. "It's a very big honour for me, to be the first para swimmer under Dean," Gallagher told AAP on Friday night. "It's also a responsibility to represent the para community with pride and show that we don't have any limitations. "If I can do the hardest program in Australia, why can't anyone else?" Gallagher, who has won one gold and three bronze medals from his two Paralympics, approached Boxall, who coaches star able-bodied swimmers including Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O'Callaghan. "I just reached out ... and they let me in five weeks ago," he said. "It has changed the game for me. It has made me fall in love again with swimming. "It has been the hardest five weeks of training in my life but I have loved every second of it. "The squad there, the support staff, Dean - it's just the perfect environment. "And to be surrounded by the best athletes in the world, it's unbelievable and it gets the best out of myself." Australia's para team for the looming worlds includes 17-year-old rookie Declan Budd and 22 swimmers who raced at last year's Paris Paralympics. The Paris opening ceremony flag bearer, Brenden Hall, will compete at his fifth and final world titles in Singapore. The Dolphins' para team also features Ben Hance, who broke his own world record in the 100m backstroke (S14) at the Adelaide trials. Hance set a fresh benchmark of 56.35 seconds in a heat swim on Friday morning. Tom Gallagher senses his duty after becoming the first para swimmer accepted into the program of legendary coach Dean Boxall. Gallagher is among a 25-strong Australian squad for the world para swimming championships in Singapore from September 21-27. The 26-year-old freestyler and backstroker, who has cerebral palsy and races in S10 events, joined Boxall only five weeks ago. "It's a very big honour for me, to be the first para swimmer under Dean," Gallagher told AAP on Friday night. "It's also a responsibility to represent the para community with pride and show that we don't have any limitations. "If I can do the hardest program in Australia, why can't anyone else?" Gallagher, who has won one gold and three bronze medals from his two Paralympics, approached Boxall, who coaches star able-bodied swimmers including Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O'Callaghan. "I just reached out ... and they let me in five weeks ago," he said. "It has changed the game for me. It has made me fall in love again with swimming. "It has been the hardest five weeks of training in my life but I have loved every second of it. "The squad there, the support staff, Dean - it's just the perfect environment. "And to be surrounded by the best athletes in the world, it's unbelievable and it gets the best out of myself." Australia's para team for the looming worlds includes 17-year-old rookie Declan Budd and 22 swimmers who raced at last year's Paris Paralympics. The Paris opening ceremony flag bearer, Brenden Hall, will compete at his fifth and final world titles in Singapore. The Dolphins' para team also features Ben Hance, who broke his own world record in the 100m backstroke (S14) at the Adelaide trials. Hance set a fresh benchmark of 56.35 seconds in a heat swim on Friday morning.
Perth Now
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Legendary coach accepts para swimmer for first time
Tom Gallagher senses his duty after becoming the first para swimmer accepted into the program of legendary coach Dean Boxall. Gallagher is among a 25-strong Australian squad for the world para swimming championships in Singapore from September 21-27. The 26-year-old freestyler and backstroker, who has cerebral palsy and races in S10 events, joined Boxall only five weeks ago. "It's a very big honour for me, to be the first para swimmer under Dean," Gallagher told AAP on Friday night. "It's also a responsibility to represent the para community with pride and show that we don't have any limitations. "If I can do the hardest program in Australia, why can't anyone else?" Gallagher, who has won one gold and three bronze medals from his two Paralympics, approached Boxall, who coaches star able-bodied swimmers including Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O'Callaghan. "I just reached out ... and they let me in five weeks ago," he said. "It has changed the game for me. It has made me fall in love again with swimming. "It has been the hardest five weeks of training in my life but I have loved every second of it. "The squad there, the support staff, Dean - it's just the perfect environment. "And to be surrounded by the best athletes in the world, it's unbelievable and it gets the best out of myself." Australia's para team for the looming worlds includes 17-year-old rookie Declan Budd and 22 swimmers who raced at last year's Paris Paralympics. The Paris opening ceremony flag bearer, Brenden Hall, will compete at his fifth and final world titles in Singapore. The Dolphins' para team also features Ben Hance, who broke his own world record in the 100m backstroke (S14) at the Adelaide trials. Hance set a fresh benchmark of 56.35 seconds in a heat swim on Friday morning.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
‘Terrified' black man died after police restrained him, inquest hears
A vulnerable and 'terrified' black man who was suffering a medical emergency and crying out for help died after police dragged him across a bathroom floor by his collar and handcuffed him, an inquest jury has heard. Godrick Osei, 35, who was said to be experiencing acute behavioural disturbance (ABD), became 'floppy' and suffered a fatal collapse within two minutes of being restrained. Relatives of Osei have claimed at the inquest in Truro that he was treated 'inhumanely' because of his race, which was denied by the Devon and Cornwall police officers involved in the incident. Osei's family described him as a deeply loved son, brother, father and uncle, a 'gentle giant' who had struggled with his mental health after the death of his father. The inquest heard Osei, a student, experienced ABD in the early hours of Sunday 3 July 2022 after taking cannabis and cocaine, and drinking alcohol. He thought he was being chased by someone and called the police asking for help before breaking into a care home in Truro and entering a narrow bathroom. Care home staff called 999 and when police officers arrived, Osei was locked inside the bathroom screaming and calling for help. Officers forced their way in and found Osei on the floor. One of the officers, PC Peter Boxall, told the inquest on Wednesday that he dragged Osei by his collar as this was the safest way to get him out of the narrow space. He argued that handcuffing him was justified for the safety of the officers and members of the public, including Osei. Una Morris, the family's lawyer, suggested to Boxall that his attitude changed when he saw Osei was black. He told a colleague to 'red dot' him – aim a Taser at him, though the electrical weapon was not discharged – and said: 'Fucking hell, look at the sight of his fingers,' the inquest heard. The lawyer asked Boxall if dragging a black man by the collar across the floor and swearing at him was 'inhumane'. Boxall replied that the man's race made no difference. 'We needed to gain control,' he said. However, he apologised for his language. Morris put it to Boxall that Osei was 'terrified'. The officer replied there was a 'certain amount of shock on his face'. Osei's family also claimed Boxall kicked Osei while he was on the floor, but he denied this. Within two minutes of being restrained, Osei collapsed and died. The inquest heard Osei had ABD, which presents with symptoms such as extreme agitation, paranoia, rapid breathing and sweating, and can be exacerbated by restraint. Boxall said he had been trained in ABD but had not recognised it in Osei. Earlier this week, the inquest heard there was an unfounded suspicion that Osei may have been a black man suspected of pushing a man from a bridge in Truro into the river the night before. Morris told the inquest the colour of the two men's skin was their only similarity. She suggested that this was an indicator of 'racial bias'. Rosie Antonio, another of the five officers who attended, said she had been worried that Osei could have a knife because care home staff reported he had blood on him and she heard the sound of a metal object hitting a hard surface. Antonio, who has since left the police, said she had had a 'small amount' of training on ABD but did not think when she arrived at the scene that this was what Osei was experiencing. A third officer, PC Katie Bagguley, said it did not cross her mind that it could have been ABD. The inquest continues.
Winnipeg Free Press
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
New Zealand returns to action in Toronto after punching 2026 World Cup ticket
TORONTO – Michael Boxall has scored just one goal for New Zealand, but it was one of consequence. Rising high, the Minnesota United defender headed home a corner from substitute Francis de Vries in the 61st minute to open the scoring March 24 in 86th-ranked New Zealand's 3-0 win over No. 151 New Caledonia in the Oceania Football Confederation qualifying final at Auckland's Eden Park. 'It took a long time to get there,' a chuckling Boxall, who made his New Zealand debut in 2011, said of opening his scoring account in his 55th international appearance. The victory sent New Zealand to the 2026 World Cup, its third trip to the soccer showcase after 1982 and 2010. The All Whites' first games since their qualifying success come at the four-team Canadian Shield Tournament, against the 41st-ranked Ivory Coast on June 7 and No. 25 Ukraine on June 10 at Toronto's BMO Field. New Zealand won't play host Canada, ranked 30th in the world, at the tournament. 'To face two top 50 sides, in a tournament situation, in one of the FIFA World Cup 2026 host venues, is the perfect challenge for us,' said New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley. The 36-year-old Boxall, whose long throw-ins add to the attack options for both club and country, relishes the chance to represent New Zealand again. 'Obviously competition in Oceania isn't the stiffest but New Caledonia made it a tough test for us,' said Boxall. 'And yes, we definitely excited to get back (in action) now that we've punched our ticket for 2026.' And like Canada, he welcomes the chances to face elite opposition at the new Toronto tournament. 'The last few (FIFA international) windows, we've kind of only been up against teams from our confederation,' Boxall said in an interview. 'So we need to prepare ourselves to play against world-class opposition … It will be a huge step up and it will be a good marker to see where we're at and what we need to work on heading towards the World Cup.' New Zealand failed to get out of the group stage in its previous trips to the World Cup. In 1982, the All Whites lost all three games to Scotland (5-2), the Soviet Union (3-0) and Brazil (4-0). In 2010, they fared better, drawing Slovakia (1-1), Italy (1-1) and Paraguay (0-0) but still went home early. New Zealand is unbeaten in seven matches, having won six straight — including five in World Cup qualifying — since drawing the United States in an international friendly. Its last loss was 3-0 to Mexico in a friendly at the Rose Bowl on Sept. 7. The famous win over New Caledonia came some 33 months after New Zealand lost 1-0 to Costa Rica in an intercontinental playoff in Doha, Qatar, for the last berth at the 2022 World Cup. Boxall started his MLS career with the Vancouver Whitecaps, who selected him first overall in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft out of University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) where he was the Big West Defender of the Year in 2010. In 2012, Boxall he returned home to join Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League. In 2105, he joined South Africa's SuperSport United, helping the team to back-to-back Nedbank Cup titles. He returned to MLS in 2017 with Minnesota United, also home to Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair and forward Tani Oluwaseyi. Playing for the All Whites in Toronto comes with a bonus of reduced travel time. Boxall is a road warrior when it comes to playing for New Zealand. 'The last window I missed a flight on the way to New Zealand and had a flight cancelled on the way back,' he said. 'So I'm not seeing too many flight issues in the hour-and-half trip of whatever it is from here to Toronto (one hour 58 minutes in actuality). So that will be nice.' Bazeley's 23-man Toronto roster features five changes to the squad called up for the Oceania Qualifiers. Saint-Etienne attacker Ben Old returns from injury with Portland Timbers defender Finn Surman also back after missing the previous international window by agreement with his MLS club. There are recalls for goalkeeper Nik Tzanev (Northampton Town) and defenders Callan Elliot (Auckland FC) and Bill Tuiloma (Charlotte FC). New Zealand is slated to face Norway in October in Oslo in an international friendly that will likely feature two top scorers from England's Premier League in All Whites captain Chris Wood, who plays his club football for Nottingham Forest, and Norway star Erling Haaland (Manchester City). With New Zealand enjoying its highest world ranking since October 2013, Boxall believes his team is indeed on the rise. 'The talent's there. And it's just about us getting all on the same page against teams that are ranked higher than us and doing the job against them.' Boxall, wife Libby and their two kids split their off-season between Minnesota and their home in New Zealand. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. New Zealand Kosta Barbarouses, Wellington Phoenix (New Zealand); Joe Bell Viking FK (Norway); Tyler Bindon, Reading (England, on loan from Nottingham Forest); Michael Boxall, Minnesota United (MLS); Liberato Cacace, Empoli (Italy); Max Crocombe, Burton Albion (England); Callan Elliot, Auckland FC (New Zealand); Matt Garbett, NAC Breda (the Netherlands); Eli Just, SKN St. Pölten (Austria, on loan from Horsens); Callum McCowatt, Silkeborg IF (Denmark); Ben Old, AS Saint-Etienne (France); Alex Paulsen, Auckland FC (New Zealand, on loan from AFC Bournemouth); Nando Pijnaker, Auckland FC (New Zealand); Alex Rufer, Wellington Phoenix (New Zealand); Sarpreet Singh, U.D. Leiria (Portugal); Tommy Smith, Auckland FC (New Zealand); Marko Stamenic, Olympiacos (Greece, on loan from Nottingham Forest); Finn Surman, Portland Timbers (MLS); Bill Tuiloma, Charlotte FC (MLS); Nik Tzanev, Northampton Town (England); Francis de Vries, Auckland FC (New Zealand); Ben Waine, Mansfield Town (England, on loan from Plymouth Argyle); Chris Wood, Nottingham Forest (England). — This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 27, 2025.
