Tag: Earthquake
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Taiwan Hit by Deadly 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake, Sparking Tsunami Warnings
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday, marking the strongest tremor to hit the island in over 25 years.
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“Battle against time”; Japan Grapples with Devastation as Earthquake Claims 48 Lives
A powerful earthquake struck Japan on New Year’s Day, claiming at least 48 lives and causing widespread devastation. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, triggered tsunami waves along Japan’s western seaboard, leading to numerous challenges for rescue teams and authorities. The immediate impact of the earthquake was significant, prompting residents in coastal areas…
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An earthquake in west Afghanistan kills more than 2,000 with villages destroyed
In western Afghanistan, a magnitude-6.3 earthquake and aftershocks have caused significant devastation, with conflicting reports of casualties, initially exceeding 2,000 deaths. Search and rescue efforts continue amid fears that more people may be trapped under debris in the aftermath of the disaster.