Disaster stories by bloggers and writers from the impacted locations.
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Japan (07.03.2010 12:22h): Flight Doctor Tweeting in Chile
Flight doctor George Tomioka, who is in Chile as part of the Japan Disaster Relief Team from JICA, is tweeting at @georgetomioka [ja]. Here's a tweet from March 7th: “[Chile Info #3] The parks in Chillan were filled with tents right after the earthquake, but people have started to head home and there were only a handful of tents today. Compared to the Great Hanshin Earthquake, this is a much faster pace of recovery.” [Link] [Cache]
Haiti (06.03.2010 20:10h): More than a FAD
Emmanuel Midi blogs about “formation, animation, discovery” for children in Haiti's disadvantaged Cité Soleil and Bas Delmas communities after the January 12 earthquake. [Link] [Cache]
Chile (05.03.2010 22:04h): Earthquake Testimonials
The site Terremoto 2010 [es] invites readers to submit their testimonials when and after the earthquake hit Chile. [Link] [Cache]
Kenya (05.03.2010 13:38h): Massive Flooding in Samburu as Ewaso Nyiro River Bursts its Banks
STE Research Camp under water At dawn on Thursday, 4 March 2010, a massive flash flood hit Samburu in northern Kenya destroying 6 tourist lodges, some wildlife research camps and leaving thousands marooned on roof tops and on trees. This wave of rushing water came from the Ewaso Nyiro River which has burst it's banks following heavy rain around Mount Kenya. The Ewaso Lions blog writes: Around 5am this morning [4 March], a giant flashflood came down the Ewaso Nyiro river, washing away lodges and camps. Our friends at Elephant Watch and Save The Elephants [STE] managed to reach high ... [Link] [Cache]
Haiti (04.03.2010 17:51h): Short Order
Repeating Islands is pleased that “Carel Pedre, a Haitian radio host who used Twitter to inform the world about the earthquake which ravaged his country” was among users honoured at the annual Shorty Awards. [Link] [Cache]
Uganda (04.03.2010 16:56h): Landslides have always been a problem
Rosebell discusses mudslides in Eastern Uganda: “Landslides have always been a problem in eastern Uganda but what has been put in place to lessen the risk of many in these villages being buried whenever it rains.” [Link] [Cache]
Peru (04.03.2010 15:48h): New Floods in Cusco Region
When it was believed that the disaster situation caused by rains and flooding in Cusco, Peru and surrounding areas had gotten better, on March 1st strong rains [es] once again caused the overflow another river. The overflow of the Quesermayo River in the Taray District, Calca Province in the Cusco region produced 7 deaths, various injured and the flooding of 80% of the housing in the area [es]. It also affected the highway linking Cusco and Pisac. What made this flooding different than past occasions, is that it appeared that help arrived faster and the same day of the disaster, ... [Link] [Cache]
Chile (04.03.2010 03:20h): Criticism of Television Coverage of Earthquake Aftermath
Andrés Azócar of the blog Hijo del Medio [es] writes about some of the criticisms aimed at Chilean television for its post-earthquake coverage. He supports some of that criticism including its sensationalist nature, for example accompanying shots of looting with ‘terror music.” [Link] [Cache]
Uganda (03.03.2010 21:00h): Hundreds feared dead in landslide
A mudslide in eastern Uganda Monday evening left at least 80 people dead and over 300 missing. The mudslide, triggered by a day of heavy rain, has buried three villages in Bududa district and displaced more than 2000 people from their homes. As of Wednesday morning, the search continues for survivors. Uganda's Daily Monitor reports that flooding has been reported throughout the eastern part of the country, forcing schools to close and making roads impassable. The rains are expected to continue, and Reuters reports that Ugandan officials fear flooding and mudslides may affect up to five more districts. Landslides in ... [Link] [Cache]
Bangladesh (03.03.2010 16:45h): Salty Tears
Photo blogger and journalist Monirul Alam highlights the threat of salinity and lack of drinking water in the Southwest coastal region of Bangladesh with his photo-essay. [Link] [Cache]
Chile (03.03.2010 03:32h): Communication Failure
Jorge Barahona writes about the digital communication failure by the Chilean government [es] after the earthquake, who did not make best use of the tools available. However, he praised channels like Twitter and his 3G connection that allowed him to access information. [Link] [Cache]
Chile (02.03.2010 15:35h): Army Deployed to Streets of Concepción
As the third day after the devastating 8.8-magnitude quake came to an end, the situation in Concepción, Chile’s second largest city, had worsened considerably since Sunday. Confirmed reports of uncontrolled looting, building collapses, violence, and even in some cases, arson led to the deployment of a strong contingent of 4,500 soldiers [es] to the city. Photos of soldiers in the streets of Concepción by Juan Eduardo Donoso and used under a Creative Commons license. The deployment of the army occurs at a time when regional authorities had begun to point fingers at the national government of President Michelle Bachelet for ... [Link] [Cache]
Chile (02.03.2010 03:08h): Political Points Amidst the Earthquake
On March 11, Sebastián Piñera will be sworn in as the new President of Chile, replacing the current president Michelle Bachelet. The presidential transition will take place despite the earthquake, and political observers—criticized by some who think this is not the time to analyze politics—have begun searching for political implications to the disastrous events of the weekend. Blogger and university professor Patricio Navia [es] begins his post by saying that Sebastián Piñera will come out of this catastrophe as the political winner: Ningún gobierno aspira a enfrentar un desastre natural mientras está en el poder. Pero si se pudiese escoger ... [Link] [Cache]
Chile (01.03.2010 23:30h): Chaos in the Province of Curicó
“Chaotic continues to the situation that province of Curicó faces,” writes Luis Alberto Cabello of the blog Vivimos la Noticia [es] written from the Chilean province that was one of the hardest hit. He also adds photos of the scenes from the streets. [Link] [Cache]
Chile (01.03.2010 21:44h): Earthquake Effects in Maule
The citizen newspaper Maulee [es] based in Maule, the epicenter region of the Chilean earthquake provides updates on how the region was affected, including fatalities, road conditions, and recommendations from authorities. [Link] [Cache]
Chile (01.03.2010 20:40h): Architectural Structures Damaged by Earthquake
Many buildings around Chile were damaged by the earthquake. David Basulto of the architecture blog Plataforma Arquitectura [es] collects news and photos of these structures. [Link] [Cache]
Chile (01.03.2010 18:21h): U.S. Citizen's Account of Earthquake
Cathy Dean, a U.S. citizen living in Santiago, Chile, provides her account on her blog of the recent earthquake the hit on February 27, 2010. [Link] [Cache]
Haiti (01.03.2010 17:19h): Global Support for Fight vs. AIDS
Repeating Islands and Dying in Haiti both cite a UN report which suggests that Haiti “needs the world’s support in bolstering its defense against the spread of AIDS in the wake of last month’s catastrophic earthquake.” [Link] [Cache]
Barbados, Haiti (01.03.2010 16:48h): Being Prepared
“What is clear is the changing climatic conditions affecting the world, the Caribbean included”: On the heels of two major earthquakes in the region, Barbados Underground wonders “what can we do to mitigate the damage to property and threat to life and limb” as another hurricane season approaches. [Link] [Cache]
Japan (01.03.2010 13:24h): How are the fishes after the tsunami?
Blogger Nishimura [ja] from the southern island of Okinawa explored the “near reef” to check the impact of yesterday's tsunami [en] on the local fauna. [Link] [Cache]
Morocco (01.03.2010 07:21h): In Meknès, a Devastating Accident
Bab Berdieyinne Minaret, Meknes Morocco photo by Eli J. T. On February 19, devastating news from Morocco: the minaret of the Bab Berdieyinne Mosque also known as the Lalla Khenata bint Bekkar Mosque in the UNESCO heritage city of Meknès, Morocco where I lived from 2005-2007 had collapsed during Friday prayers. The initial death toll was reported as 11, but by the following Saturday, CNN had reported it as 36, with an additional 71 injured. The collapse was reported to have occurred due to recent heavy rains which weakened the structure of the minaret. Bloggers are sharing local stories and ... [Link] [Cache]
Chile (01.03.2010 02:51h): More videos recorded during the Earthquake
Costa Rican journalist Cristian Cambronero has made an excellent roundup of more videos recorded during the Chile 8.8 Earthquake early on Saturday morning. [Link] [Cache]
Chile (01.03.2010 01:43h): Tsunami Strikes Juan Fernández Islands
Another Chilean island territory, the Juan Fernández Islands located closer to the Chilean coast at a distance of 667 km, was not spared from the effects of the waves caused by the powerful earthquake. Due to their closer proximity, there are confirmed reports of destruction and deaths caused by a tsunami. Many are reporting that residents were not warned with ample enough time and as a result were unable to evacuate to higher ground. Many Twitter users who had friends and family on the islands were once again desperately searching for information on Twitter [es] for their whereabouts. Once some ... [Link] [Cache]
Chile (01.03.2010 00:29h): Praise for Earthquake Preparedness
The force exerted by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that rattled Chile in the early morning hours of February 27 has shocked a country that is used to the earth shaking underneath their feet. Quakes are commonplace in Chile; since 1906 and counting this most recent earthquake, Chile has experienced 28 earthquakes [es]—without counting the smaller in magnitude but still frequent seismic activity that is often felt around the country. The three biggest earthquakes that many Chileans can still remember left 30,000 dead in 1939, 3,000 in 1960, and 177 in 1985. The international community together with Chileans living abroad have praised ... [Link] [Cache]
Chile (28.02.2010 11:14h): Tsunami Scare on Easter Island
Easter Island is well-known for its Polynesian monumental statues that draw tourists from around the globe. This Chilean territory, also known by its native name of Rapa Nui, lies 3500 km west of the South American continent and has a permanent population of close to 5,000. During the aftermath of the February 27 earthquake, there was also great concern for local residents and visiting tourists because of the tsunami warning. Mexican José Alberto Castro @elgueromex was visiting Easter Island when the earthquake struck and when the tsunami warning was issued. He used Twitter to access information on what has happening ... [Link] [Cache]
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