earthquakes Stories

Should Africa be worried about earthquakes?
DW News  |  Apr 20, 2025

In Africa, fault lines stretching across the continent pose serious risks, yet preparedness remains low.

Thousands remain in crisis weeks after deadly Myanmar earthquakes
UN News  |  Apr 20, 2025

There are fears that the aftershocks may persist for months following such a major earthquake, given that Myanmar is in a highly tectonically active r...

Aid rushes into Myanmar after earthquake kills over 1,600, ravages cities
Reuters  |  Mar 30, 2025

The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of Myanmar's strongest in a century, jolted the Southeast Asian nation on Friday, leaving 1,644 people dead, 3,408 injure...

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.

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