The Economist2d
Myanmar’s earthquake piles misery on civil war
Damage is reported in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city (which lies 600km away from the epicentre) and in Naypyidaw, the country ...
The Local11d
MAP: The parts of France most at risk from earthquakes
Part of the French Riviera was struck by a 4.1 magnitude earthquake this week, but it's not just the south east of France ...
South East Asia's mega-quake: Most powerful to hit Thailand in 200 years leaves thousands feared dead and scores buried alive under hundreds of collapsed buildings
The total number of fatalities is 'most likely to be in the range 10,000-100,000', scientists have warned, citing the United States Geological Survey 'PAGER' forecast.
Israel hits Beirut's southern suburbs for first time since November cease-fire
Israel carried out an airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs Friday in a first such attack since the Nov. 27 cease-fire ...
Science Media Centre3d
expert reaction to Myanmar earthquake
Scientists comment on a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has hit central Myanmar. Dr Roberto Gentile, Assistant Professor in Catastrophe Risk Modelling, University College London (UCL), said: “The ...
Officials survey damage in Myanmar’s earthquake-devastated central areas
Friday's deadly earthquake rattled most of Myanmar and Thailand but certain areas sustained the heaviest damage, including ...
Rappler1d
Myanmar earthquake: Strike-slip faults are notorious on land
It’s imperative to strictly adhere to provisions of building and structural codes relating to earthquake safety, not only in ...
Asia Map Shows Region Rocked by Powerful Earthquakes in 24 Hours
More than 20 earthquakes have hit central and southeast Asia in the last 24 hours, with one of the most powerful in 75 years ...
Israeli public prefers faster earthquake warnings—even at the cost of lower accuracy, study reveals
Israel's national earthquake warning system, "Truaa," which became operational in 2022, has positioned the country alongside ...
Reuters3d
What caused Myanmar, Thailand earthquake? Science of damage explained
SINGAPORE, March 28 (Reuters) - A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 centred in the Sagaing region near the Myanmar city of Mandalay caused extensive damage in that country and also shook ...
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake live updates: Death toll climbs amid aftershocks
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled much of Southeast Asia on Friday, flattening skyscrapers and leaving more than 1,000 people dead from Myanmar to Thailand.