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THE COUNTRY & THE ENVIRONMENT - GEOLOGY
![]() UAE's National Seismic Network detects 17 tremors
Posted on 12/09/2008
The seismic network stations across the UAE detected 17 tremors in the aftershocks of the earthquake that hit the Iranian port city of Bandher Abbas Wednesday afternoon.
The Network, an affiliate of the UAE National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology, had primarily detected the earthquake, the epicentre of which was the Iranian Island of Qeshm in the Arabian Gulf. The quake that measured 6.1 on the Richter scale occurred at 3:00pm yesterday.
The intensive seismic activity and the tremors
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 Tremors from earthquake in the Iranian Island of Gishm felt in the UAE
Posted on 11/09/2008
The UAE National Seismic Network, an affiliate of the UAE National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology yesterday detected an earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale, the epicentre of which was the Iranian Island of Gishm in the Arabian Gulf.
Tremors from the earthquake were strongly felt in the UAE, particularly in the Northern emirates but more lightly in Abu Dhabi. Aftershocks from the earthquake, which occurred at 3: 00 pm, were later felt at 3:33pm, measuring 4.8 On the Richter
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![]() Mansour bin Zayed chairs NCMS's first meeting
Posted on 22/06/2008
HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs yesterday presided over the first meeting of the board of trustees of the National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS), held at the Presidential Palace. The board approved the Centre's bylaws and organisation structure. It has decided to endorse appointment of Abdullah Ahmed Al Mandous, the Centre's Executive Director, as the UAE's Permanent Representative to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
During the
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 UAE signs the statute for Arab Centre for earthquake disaster prevention
Posted on 13/05/2008
Cairo - United Arab Emirates yesterday signed the statute of the Arab Centre for prevention of earthquake calamities and other natural disasters. On behalf of Foreign Minister HH Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE's ambassador to Egypt and the Permanent representative to Arab League Ahmed Ali Nasser Al Za'abi put the final signature on the statute at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo in the presence of senior officials.
Adviser to Arab League's Secretary General Mohammed Ridhwan bin
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![]() Ministry of Energy, BGS ink deal for magnetic, gravity surveys
Posted on 14/04/2008
HE Mohammed bin Dha'en Al Hameli, Minister of Energy and Professor John Ludden Executive Director of the British Geological Survey have signed a contract under which the BGS will conduct airborne magnetic and gravity surveys of the UAE as well as produce world class geological maps of different scales. These studies are a continuation of the studies conducted by the Ministry in collaboration with the British Geological Survey over the mountainous and adjacent areas from Ras Al Khaimah to Al
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 Anhydrite-rich soil discovered in Abu Dhabi coastal area
Posted on 18/03/2008
A new type of soil rich in Anhydrite (Calcium Sulphate - CaSO4), a mineral known for its value for construction purposes, was discovered only 70 cm deep in the coastal sabkha (salt flat) of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, announced to the Environment Agency- Abu Dhabi (EAD).
According to EAD Secretary General Majid Al-Mansouri, high salinity and high temperatures preserve this mineral and prevent its conversion to gypsum which is a white or colourless mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate
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 Mountains in Masafi 'rise by 4 cm'
Posted on 23/02/2008
The Masafi earthquake on March 10 last year might have caused the mountains of east Ras Al Khaimah to uplift by up to four centimetres, according to geoscientists.
Studies conducted by scientists from the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi and the Japan Oil Development Company showed that the Masafi earthquake had caused the Musandam mountain area of east Ras Al Khaimah to uplift by up to four centimetres while the Musandam peninsula in the Khasab area went down by up to three centimetres, said
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![]() Earth tremor hit Masafi
Posted on 10/02/2008
Two light earth tremors hit Masafi Friday evening, the first occurred at exactly 20:05 local time, while the second occurred about thirty minutes later, according to the National Meteorology and Earthquake Centre. The centre said the two tremors, each measuring 2.8 degree on the Richter scale, did not cause any damage, although both were felt by residents of the affected areas as the epicentre was less than 2 kilometres from the surface of the earth. - Emirates News Agency, WAM
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![]() Earthquake jolts Fujairah, but no damage reported
Posted on 03/02/2008
An earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale hit Dibba Al Fujairah early on Saturday morning. However, no injuries or damage to property was reported, as the tremors felt were mild, residents and officials say. The quake was reported by some residents at 5.44 am. Lieutenant Colonel Ali Obaid Al Tunaiji, Director of Fujairah Civil Defence, told Gulf News there were no reports of injuries or property damage. "We received calls from a number of residents informing us of the tremor but there
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![]() Book on country's geology published
Posted on 16/05/2007
The Geology Department of the UAE University (UAEU) has published a new book on the UAE's geological features. Titled "Geologic Features of the United Arab Emirates", the book has been written by Dr Benjamin R. Jordan, Assistant Professor of the Geology Department at UAEU.
The book includes over 50 images illustrating the diverse and unique geology of the UAE. Each image has a caption written in both English and Arabic. The book has sections on igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks
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 Seismic centre to be equipped with modern technology and expertise
Posted on 13/05/2007
The National Centre for seismic monitoring and meteorology comes in answer to the call of nation and to safeguard our march to development and prosperity, said Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs.
He said that UAE's the process of civilization under the prudent leadership of its leader, President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has made this first institution of its kind a national necessity. "We will equip this centre with all the modern technology
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 Earthquake risk in Dubai 'lower than that of London'
Posted on 12/04/2007
The seismic risk in Dubai is lower than that of London and it is not dangerous as has been reported in some risk assessment reports, said an expert. "There is also no possibility of a tsunami in this region because Arabian Gulf waters are not deep enough to trigger a tsunami," said Angus McFarlane, Technical Director of Building Structures at Hyder Consulting Middle East.
Speaking at a seminar on 'Seismic Hazards in the Gulf', he said the seismic risk assessment indicates that the seismic
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 Seismic seminar set to move the earth for Dubai’s architects
Posted on 09/04/2007
A new seismic centre hazard assessment method for the Gulf will be presented in a special seminar to be organised by Dubai Municipality. This exercise is part of the municipality's initiative to offer a continuous learning environment for the local architects and consultant engineers.
The seminar – titled Seismic Hazards in the Gulf – will be held tomorrow at the City Hall and is organised in association with Hyder Consulting.
Osama Ali Safi, Head of Qualification and Building Studies
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 UAE plans earthquake monitoring centre
Posted on 12/03/2007
The UAE plans to set up an earthquake monitoring centre as experts warned that repeated seismic activity near Qeshm island off Iran indicates the possibility of a bigger quake striking the region. Residents of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah spent an uneasy Saturday night following tremors after 10pm.
WAM reported that the Ministerial Service Council has approved the setting up of a meteorology and seismic monitoring centre during a meeting presided over by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
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![]() Earthquake hits UAE's East Coast
Posted on 11/03/2007
A moderate tremor and at least three aftershocks hit the UAE's East Coast last night, triggering panic and prompting residents in several areas of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah to run out of their homes in the belief that a major earthquake had struck, police and Civil Defence officials said.
The strongest tremors were felt in Masafi, Manama, Bidiya, Siji and other mountainous villages in the Hajar Mountain range near Dhaid, while Adhan and Al Ghal in Ras Al Khaimah experienced minor jolts,
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