Tibet Earthquake: Over 20 Quakes Above 6.0 Magnitude Recorded Since 1950 In Region Rattled By Jan 7 Tremor
The northward compression from the Indian Ocean plate is the result of the Indian plate's collision with the Eurasian plate.
Tibet quake highlights earthquake risk for dams on roof of the world
Some 68 major dams in the Himalayan region exploit the enormous hydropower potential of high-altitude lakes and rivers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
'Worse Than Expected': Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc Across Southern US, Over 3000 Flights Cancelled
A powerful winter storm swept across the southern US, cancelling over 3,000 flights and leaving thousands stranded in ...
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“Nobody listened to us”: Geophysics expert laments culture of neglect, warns quakes could grow worse
Professor Atalay Ayele is the Director of the Institute of Geophysics, Space Science and Astronomy at Addis Ababa University.
Tibetan people in-exile oppose China using 'Xizang' for Tibet during earthquake mourning events
The Tibetan people in-exile have expressed their sadness after China used the term 'Xizang' for Tibet to gain global ...
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Supreme Court Seems Poised to Uphold Law That Could Ban TikTok The justices are expected to rule quickly in the case, which pits national security concerns about China against free speech ...
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An ancient statue made of marble was discovered deep in Italy's Lake Nemi recently. Experts believe that this statue might have been part of a ship constructed by the Roman Emperor Caligula around two ...
US wildfires, earthquake in Tibet, Trump’s annexation talk and Trudeau’s resignation – a look at world events this week
From the devastating wildfires in California to US president-elect Donald Trump talking about staking claim to Canada, ...