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A massive earthquake has struck the popular holiday destination of the Fiji Islands, sending shockwaves through the region and prompting concern among residents and visitors alike. The 6.5 magnitude ...
The deadly Myanmar earthquake last week was the biggest among a number of smaller quakes that rocked the region.
Tsunamis can travel thousands of kilometres across the ocean after an earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide ...
Historic earthquakes have caused billions of dollars in damage, with significant seismic events presenting a hazard to both life and property. A 2023 report released by the U.S. Geological Survey ...
Multiple countries are filling the gap left by Washington’s limited earthquake response, including China, Russia and India – which have sent aid, rescue teams and mobile medical units to Myanmar.
When a 7.7 magnitude earthquake destroyed her family’s home in Myanmar, US-based international student Hope Pyae felt helpless. On the morning of March 28, she woke to frantic calls from friends ...
Australia is Tonga’s largest aid partner but on the ground in the capital Nuku’alofa it certainly doesn’t feel that way. “China Aid” logos adorn trucks and public buildings, airport x-ray machines and ...
Dozens of mini earthquakes have struck near a 11,000-foot-tall volcano in Alaska that experts fear is 'moving closer to an eruption.' The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has detected 55 ...
Jelly is my favourite pudding. This one is particularly wobbly for some reason. Oh… it’s an EARTHQUAKE! This one is quite weak, and earthquakes here in Japan are actually quite common so there ...
But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan. If you’re on public transport: Follow the same guidelines ...
On average Australia experiences more than 100 low-level earthquakes each year. A 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Mansfield, Victoria in 2021 was one of the largest onshore quakes recorded in the sta ...
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