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Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: What you need to know DW 03/28/2025

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing significant damage and a state of emergency in Bangkok, Thailand.

Tectonic movements lead to earthquakes, affecting structures not designed for seismic activity.

Scientists reveal why the Myanmar earthquake is so bad

Thousands feared dead after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, with fatalities estimated between 10,000 and 100,000.

OMG science

fromSFGATE

3 weeks ago

The Next Great Quake Could Triple Flood Risk in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is at risk of a devastating megathrust earthquake.

Subsidence could increase flooding threats after the great quake.

Flood maps may not account for the full impact of subsidence.

Washington DC

Virginia rocked by 3.0 earthquake causing reports of violent shaking

fromwww.dw.com

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: What you need to know DW 03/28/2025

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing significant damage and a state of emergency in Bangkok, Thailand.

Tectonic movements lead to earthquakes, affecting structures not designed for seismic activity.

Scientists reveal why the Myanmar earthquake is so bad

Thousands feared dead after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, with fatalities estimated between 10,000 and 100,000.

OMG science

fromSFGATE

3 weeks ago

The Next Great Quake Could Triple Flood Risk in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is at risk of a devastating megathrust earthquake.

Subsidence could increase flooding threats after the great quake.

Flood maps may not account for the full impact of subsidence.

Washington DC

Virginia rocked by 3.0 earthquake causing reports of violent shaking

REVEALED: The hidden force tearing one of Eath's continents apart

The East African Rift System is causing the continent to slowly split due to tectonic plate movements and a superplume beneath the surface.

fromTravel + Leisure

This Continent Is Splitting and Might Create a New Ocean on Earth

A new ocean may form in northeastern Africa in 1 to 20 million years due to tectonic plate movement.

Scientists GOBSMACKED by footage of Earth rupturing during earthquake

The recent earthquake in Myanmar was captured on video, showing unprecedented ground movement along a tectonic fault line.

OMG science

REVEALED: The hidden force tearing one of Eath's continents apart

The East African Rift System is causing the continent to slowly split due to tectonic plate movements and a superplume beneath the surface.

fromTravel + Leisure

This Continent Is Splitting and Might Create a New Ocean on Earth

A new ocean may form in northeastern Africa in 1 to 20 million years due to tectonic plate movement.

Scientists GOBSMACKED by footage of Earth rupturing during earthquake

The recent earthquake in Myanmar was captured on video, showing unprecedented ground movement along a tectonic fault line.

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fromwww.nytimes.com

2 months ago

Xavier Le Pichon, Who Modeled Movement of Earth's Crust, Dies at 87

Xavier Le Pichon revolutionized the understanding of tectonic movements, creating a predictive model of Earthâs plates, which is fundamental for studying earthquakes and climate stability.

France news

fromwww.aljazeera.com