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What caused Myanmar, Thailand earthquake? Science of damage explained
Reuters  |  Mar 28, 2025

The plate boundary between the India Plate and Eurasia Plate runs approximately north-south, cutting through the middle of the country," said Joanna F...

Strong earthquake strikes Southeast Asia, buildings collapse in Myanmar
Reuters  |  Mar 28, 2025

Witnesses in Bangkok said people ran out onto the streets in panic, many of them hotel guests in bathrobes and swimming costumes as water cascaded dow...

Panic and destruction as powerful earthquake hits Ethiopia’s Afar region
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 17, 2025

This geological setting makes the region prone to occasional seismic activity, though large, destructive earthquakes remain relatively rare.

Why does Ethiopia have earthquakes and volcanoes? A geologist explains
The Conversation  |  Mar 08, 2025

The ongoing events in Fentale, as well as the Dofan area to the north, are the most recent in the history of molten material rising to the surface as...

Over 30,000 displaced as Ethiopia’s fentale volcanic region is hit by numerous earthquakes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Local officials have also reported widespread damage to homes, schools, health centres, and roads.

Powerful Tibet earthquake kills nearly 100, rattles Nepal
Reuters  |  Jan 07, 2025

The earthquake's epicentre was about 80 km (50 miles) north of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain. Tremors also shook buildings in neighbouri...

Earth tremor felt in Nairobi and its environs
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 05, 2024

The meteorological department is yet to issue a response to a question on whether the phenomenon was an earth's tremor.

Major Taiwan earthquake triggers tsunami warnings across region
AFP  |  Apr 03, 2024

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a warning for tsunami waves as high as three metres (10 feet).

Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits Japan
Agency  |  Jan 01, 2024

Residents of Noto region were urged to evacuate immediately to higher ground

From the Israel-Hamas war to African coup contagion: events that defined the world in 2023
Agency  |  Dec 31, 2023

The UN says more than 85 per cent of Gaza's 2.4 million people have fled their homes.

African football legends play tribute match for Marrakech earthquake victims, Kenya's Arap Uria present
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 11, 2023

The tribute match was not exclusive to male football stars, as notable women's football figures, including Gaelle Enganamouit, Alberta Sackey, and Per...

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