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N. Korea carries out apparent nuclear test North Korea staged an apparent nuclear test Tuesday in a striking act of defiance that, if confirmed, is sure to trigger global condemnation from enemies and allies alike.

12 February 2013

US scientists outraged by Italy seismologist ruling US scientists on Tuesday joined global colleagues in expressing outrage at an Italian court's sentencing of six seismologists to jail for underestimating the risks of a 2009 earthquake.

23 October 2012

Scientists denied rumors about devastating earthquakes in Almaty next week No devastating earthquakes are foreseen in Almaty in the coming week: Tanatkan Abakanov

22 July 2011

6-7 magnitude earthquakes expected in Central Asia Central Asian countries are considered to be a high seismic risk zone and 6-7 magnitude quakes are possible in the area in the coming years.

14 June 2011

Institute of Seismology: May 1 quake was the strongest in the last 50 years in Almaty Seismology Institute commented on Almaty earthquake and preparedness of the population and authorities for natural disasters.

06 June 2011