Tag: natural disasters
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Pakistan Earthquake: 4.5 Magnitude Shakes Karachi Area
Overview of the Latest Quake A moderate earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck in the early hours of Saturday near the Pakistan-administered Kashmir region adjacent to Karachi, officials said. The National Seismic Monitoring Center reported the tremor occurred at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometres beneath the surface and was felt across…
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Devastating 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Leyte, Philippines
Overview A powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the moment magnitude struck central Philippines yesterday, rattling homes and offices across a wide swath of the archipelago. The disaster prompted a brief tsunami warning that was later lifted as officials said the risk of significant waves had subsided. The quake’s shallow depth and its location beneath Leyte…
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Philippines Earthquake Kills Dozens on Bantayan Island Near Cebu
Overview: A Violent Philippines Earthquake Strikes Bantayan Island A powerful earthquake struck Bantayan Island, off the coast of Cebu in the central Philippines, triggering landslides and bringing down parts of an ancient Catholic church. Authorities say the death toll has reached at least 26, with rescuers racing through the night to reach survivors as aftershocks…
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Philippines Earthquake Devastates Bantayan Island, 26 Dead
Overview: A violent earthquake hits Bantayan and Cebu region A violent earthquake struck the central Philippines, with the epicenter near Bantayan Island off Cebu. Video footage filmed by residents showed an old Catholic church on Bantayan swinging a garland of bulbs as the structure trembled and its bell tower collapsed. By early reports, the disaster…
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Earthquake off Philippines coast leaves at least five dead
Event at a Glance A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck late on Tuesday off the northern tip of Cebu, Philippines, rattling coastal towns and triggering power outages in parts of the region. Local authorities confirmed at least five deaths in the town of San Remigio on Cebu island, with emergency crews deployed to assess the damage…
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Philippines Earthquake Off Cebu Coast: At Least 5 Dead
Philippines earthquake off Cebu coast leaves at least five dead A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the sea off the central Philippines late on Tuesday, rattling homes and jolting communities in Cebu province. Local authorities confirmed at least five fatalities, all reported in the northern part of Cebu in the town of San Remigio. The…
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Unprecedented Rainfall Strikes Spain: Valencia Aftermath
Unprecedented Rainfall Strikes Eastern Spain Eight months after the deadly floods that devastated parts of Valencia, the eastern coast of Spain faced another round of extreme rainfall. In the province surrounding Valencia, towns woke to a sudden surge of water cascading through streets that are rarely overwhelmed by downpours. Among the hardest-hit areas was Aldaia,…
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Tropical Storm Bualoi Strikes Philippines: 11 Lives Lost
Tropical Storm Bualoi: A Destructive Force in the Philippines Tropical Storm Bualoi has wreaked havoc across the Philippines, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives as it moves towards Vietnam. This severe weather event struck various regions in the central Philippines, causing widespread destruction and forcing mass evacuations. Impact on the Islands The small…
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Tropical Storm Bualoi Claims Lives in the Philippines and Heads to Vietnam
Tropical Storm Bualoi’s Impact in the Philippines Tropical Storm Bualoi wreaked havoc across the central Philippines on Friday, leading to the tragic loss of 11 lives and forcing massive evacuations. As the storm made landfall, it battered small islands with ferocious winds and relentless rains, resulting in widespread destruction and chaos. Devastation on Biliran Island…
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Recent Earthquake in Romania: Magnitude and Details
Overview of the Recent Earthquake in Romania This Sunday morning, Romania experienced a significant earthquake that has caught the attention of both locals and international news agencies. Earthquakes are a common natural phenomenon in Romania, particularly in the region of Vrancea, which is renowned for its seismic activity. Magnitude and Details According to reports, the…