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The terrifying moment of a landslide in Bolivia's capital (Video)
The Wall Street Journal   21 February 2017   Bolivia   Americas  
Landslide in La Paz, Bolivia (source: The Wall Street Journal)
<p>The terrifying moment of a landslide in Bolivia's capital.</p><p>Footage captured the moment homes were destroyed in a landslide in La Paz, Bolivia, on Wednesday. The landslide rolled off the mountainside into the Auquisamaña area of the Bolivian capital.</p><p>No ...
Indonesia Earthquake Kills at Least 54 People
The Wall Street Journal   07 December 2016   Indonesia   Asia  
Damage to a mosque in Pidie Jaya, Indonesia. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/GETTY IMAGES
<p>A strong undersea earthquake rocked Indonesia’s Aceh province early Wednesday, killing at least 54 people and sparking a frantic rescue effort in the rubble of dozens of collapsed and damaged buildings.</p><p>Maj. Gen. Tatang Sulaiman says 52 have died ...
Malaysia Begins Construction of the Country’s Tallest Skyscraper
The Petronas Twin Towers, which currently tower over Kuala Lumpur, stand to be thoroughly eclipsed by the coming Merdeka PNB118. Photo: European Pressphoto Agency
<p>KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia&mdash;Malaysia is building what will be the nation&rsquo;s tallest skyscraper, saying the project will generate around 11 billion ringgit ($2.67 billion) for the economy and bolster the country&rsquo;s bid to become a tourist hub.<br ...
Filed under: Construction News
Mining Company Strives to Spark Demand for Emeralds, Rubies
The Wall Street Journal   20 January 2016   Zambia  
<p>LUFWANYAMA, Zambia&mdash;A little-known mining company is modernizing the rough-and-tumble colored gemstone trade, hoping to generate diamond-caliber demand for its emeralds and rubies.</p>
Filed under: Mining News
Small Tsunami After Papua New Guinea Earthquake
A screenshot from the U.S. Geological Survey website shows the location of the earthquake. PHOTO: U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
<p>SYDNEY—A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Monday, generating a small tsunami and frightening locals near the epicenter, but prompting no reports of damage or injuries.</p><p>A tsunami of half a meter (1.5 feet) ...
Filed under: Natural Hazards