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Caracas airport reopens at 25% capacity via temporary terminal

Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía has partially resumed commercial flights using a 10,000-square-meter temporary complex to handle about 2,168 passengers daily, with initial operations targeting roughly a quarter of pre-earthquake traffic and plans to reach around 60% by year’s end. The temporary facility was completed in about 35 days and program includes domestic and international flights while permanent facilities are rebuilt.

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Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Airport resumes flights at reduced capacity after quakes

After the June 24 earthquakes, Venezuela’s Maiquetía airport is gradually restarting operations with airlines restoring routes to Caracas: Air Europa resumes direct Madrid-Caracas flights five times weekly from Sept. 1, and Iberia returns with three weekly flights, while Avianca adds daily Bogotá–Caracas and a new Bogotá–Maracaibo service. American Airlines plans a Sept. 3 return Miami–Caracas, Plus Ultra maintains Valencia-based routing for now, and the airport is operating at a limited capacity with phased targets to reach higher service levels later in the year.

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Tibet Hit by 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake, Flood Risks

A spate of 5.0 magnitude earthquakes struck northern Tibet as well as a 5.1 event in Sichuan’s Longchang, while a catastrophic flood crisis along the Nepal-Tibet border has left hundreds dead or missing. Officials warn of ongoing flood risks from barrier lakes and note that some seismic signals may be induced by landslides rather than tectonic quakes.

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San Jose Earthquakes acquire Eduard Löwen amid trade

The San Jose Earthquakes acquired German midfielder Eduard Löwen from St. Louis CITY SC in a trade worth $425,000 in 2026 GAM plus up to $500,000 in conditional GAM, with Löwen signing a contract through 2027-28 as a Designated Player. St. Louis CITY SC noted Löwen’s 23 goals and 21 assists in 99 games and thanked him for his impact, while both clubs emphasized his MLS proven ability and leadership as San Jose pursues a playoff push.

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Aug 26, 2026

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Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 100

The August 15 magnitude-7.7 earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, has killed 100 people on the 10th day of relief efforts, with more than 1,600 injured and about 180,000 displaced as thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed. Rescue and aid continue using helicopters, trucks, and motorcycles, and the disaster is Indonesia's deadliest quake since 2022.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Japan 5.9 Quake Causes Injuries, Outages; No Tsunami

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s eastern region, with the epicenter around Ibaraki/Chiba at about 70 kilometers deep and felt in Tokyo and neighboring prefectures; authorities reported no tsunami threat and no casualties, while warnings urged caution for hazards like rockfalls and unstable ground. The event underscores Japan’s high seismic activity, with frequent quakes and ongoing coverage from multiple outlets across the region.

Aug 21, 2026

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Flores Quake: Aftershocks and Large Relief Effort

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, triggering intense shaking, landslides and widespread damage as residents fled and rescue teams worked to reach survivors, with an initially issued tsunami warning that was later lifted. Authorities reported trapped individuals, access disruptions from landslides, dozens of aftershocks, and ongoing damage assessments across Flores and surrounding areas.

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Aug 15, 2026

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Indonesia Flores Quake: Dozens Dead, Evacuations

Following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores Island, Indonesian authorities urged immediate coastal evacuations to higher ground, advising residents to move more than two kilometers inland or seek elevations above 10 meters as a tsunami warning was issued. Coverage across BNPB briefings and AFP reports notes the advisory spans Flores’ northern coast and southern regions, with aftershocks reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre and echoed by multiple outlets including Malay Mail and Ynet News.

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Aug 15, 2026

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Flores Quake: Dozens Dead, Tsunami Warning Lifted

Multiple reports confirm a powerful offshore earthquake near Indonesia's Flores region on August 15, 2026, with depth about 10 km; initial magnitude readings of 6.9 were later upgraded to 7.6 by the EMSC. The event prompted ongoing assessments of potential aftershocks and potential impacts along the coast.

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Aug 14, 2026

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Colombia Earthquake: Toll Rises, Mourning Declared

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 71 people and causing extensive damage across Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, and Chocó, with hospitals and infrastructure reported damaged and ongoing rescue efforts. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national disaster to mobilize emergency response and relief as the death toll rose and aid coordination intensified.

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Aug 10, 2026

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Colombia Quake Triggers State of Emergency

From Kumamoto to the Andes, a sequence of earthquakes disrupted communities: Kumamoto saw hot, sulfur-smelling water flooding an izakaya after a July quake, while Argentina’s Jujuy and Mendoza regions reported moderate tremors with little to no damage. In Peru’s Junín region, a series of quakes culminated in a 4.4 event with injuries and a later 5.0 that injured four and prompted emergency medical responses and preparedness guidance.

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Caracas airport reopens at 25% capacity via temporary terminal

Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Airport resumes flights at reduced capacity after quakes

Tibet Hit by 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake, Flood Risks

San Jose Earthquakes acquire Eduard Löwen amid trade

Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 100

Japan 5.9 Quake Causes Injuries, Outages; No Tsunami

Flores Quake: Aftershocks and Large Relief Effort

Indonesia Flores Quake: Dozens Dead, Evacuations

Flores Quake: Dozens Dead, Tsunami Warning Lifted

Colombia Earthquake: Toll Rises, Mourning Declared

Colombia Quake Triggers State of Emergency

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