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Researchers have outlined a bold new roadmap for harnessing heterogeneous catalysis to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the so-called ‘forever chemicals’ that have contaminated water supplies worldwide.
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Wed, 7 May 2025, 16:55 | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake near Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, was reported 36 minutes ago by Geoscience Australia (GeoAu), considered the main national agency that monitors seismic activity in Australia. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 6.2 miles beneath the epicenter early morning on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at 2:18 am local time. Magnitude and other quake parameters can still change in the coming hours as the agency continues to process seismic data.
Our monitoring service identified a second report from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) which listed the quake at magnitude 2.9 as well.
According to preliminary calculations, we do not expect that the quake was felt by many people and did not cause any damage. In Peterborough (pop. 240, 16 miles away), Allansford (pop. 1,500, 21 miles away), Warrnambool (pop. 29,200, 22 miles away), Timboon (pop. 1,200, 25 miles away), Dennington (pop. 1,800, 25 miles away), Port Fairy (pop. 3,300, 29 miles away), Koroit (pop. 2,000, 30 miles away), and Terang (pop. 2,200, 35 miles away), the quake was probably not felt.
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Date & time: May 8, 2025 02:18 am (GMT
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Date and TimeMag
DepthDistanceLocationDetailsMap May 7, 05:36 pm (GMT +8)
4.7
10 km91 km (56 mi) to the W Philippine Islands Region I FELT IT InfoMay 7, 05:31 pm (Manila)
4.2
10 km85 km (53 mi) to the W Samar, Philippines I FELT IT InfoMay 7, 12:41 pm (GMT +8)
4.9
10 km16 km (10 mi) to the S Philippine Sea, 80 km northeast of Gamay, Philippines I FELT IT – 3 reportsInfoMar 11, 02:25 pm (GMT +8)
4.9
86 km41 km (25 mi) to the SE Philippine Islands Region InfoDec 21, 2024 06:25 am (GMT +8)
4.4
10 km93 km (58 mi) to the NW Philippine Islands Region 1 reportInfoDec 9, 2022 02:32 pm (GMT +8)
5.8
9 km36 km (22 mi) to the N Philippine Sea, 148 km northeast of Catarman, Philippines 7 reportsInfoJul 11, 2020 05:01 pm (GMT +8)
4.9
10 km38 km (24 mi) to the SW Philippine Sea, 48 km northeast of Gamay, Philippines InfoMay 30, 2020 10:14 pm (Manila)
4.9
10 km64 km (40 mi) to the SW 28 km north of Gamay, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines 2 reportsInfoApr 10, 2017 08:43 am (GMT +8)
5.7
10 km68 km (42 mi) to the W Samar, Philippines 3 reportsInfoSep 15, 2012 06:26 pm (Manila)
5.3
35 km60 km (37 mi) to the SW Philippine Sea, 27 km northeast of Gamay, Philippines InfoAug 31, 2012 08:47 pm (GMT +8)
7.6
28 km240 km (149 mi) to the S Philippine Sea, Eastern Visayas, 239 km northeast of Butuan, Philippines 8 reportsInfoJan 21, 2010 10:02 am (GMT +8)
5.5
15 km93 km (58 mi) to the NW Philippine Sea, 118 km northeast of Laoang Island, Philippines InfoDec 3, 2009 04:27
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The state of Tennessee and FEMA have awarded nearly $2 million for emergency and permanent work to repair bridges, restore utilities, remove debris and take measures to protect 14 Eastern Tennessee counties affected by Tropical Storm Helene.
The major presidential declaration designated Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington counties for FEMA Public Assistance, a program that helps communities as they respond to declared disasters or emergencies.
In Cocke County, the City of Newport cleared more than 4,726 cubic yards of sand, soil and mud from streets and sidewalks after the storm. The city also contracted to have 4,156 cubic yards of vegetative debris and 570 cubic yards of mud, soil and sand removed from the public rights-of-way.
FEMA’s share for this project is $83,731; the nonfederal share is $27,910.
The Public Assistance program reimburses communities for emergency work to save lives and protect property; remove debris; and repair roads, bridges, public buildings, utilities and parks. Because this is a cost-sharing program, FEMA reimburses state applicants 75% of eligible costs. The remaining 25% represents nonfederal funds.
Below is a list of community projects, the total dollars awarded, and the category of Public Assistance funding:
Carter County: First Utility District $4,966 for emergency protective measures.
Hawkins County: Emergency Communications District $4,632 for emergency protective measures.
Johnson County: $624,640 for Morefield Bridge repairs; $617,344 for Furnace Creek Bridge
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