Tag: aftershocks
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Cebu Earthquake Leaves at Least 20 Dead in Philippines
Overview A powerful earthquake struck the central Philippines, with the province of Cebu bearing the brunt of the damage. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported an initial magnitude well above 6.9, and officials said the epicenter lay just outside the coastal city of Bogo in Cebu province. The tremor rattled communities across the central…
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Afghan Quake Survivors Refuse to Return Home
Introduction In the wake of devastating earthquakes in Afghanistan, many survivors are facing a heart-wrenching decision: return to their destroyed villages or seek shelter elsewhere. Haunted by the trauma of the earthquakes and the threat of aftershocks, these individuals are choosing to camp in fields and riverbanks rather than risk their lives by returning to…