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Earthquake devastation in Myanmar underscores regional lag in construction standards, regulations, says expert
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar Friday and could leave a death toll over 1,000 further underscores a ...
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As Myanmar Death Toll Crosses 1,600, A Look At The Worst Earthquakes In Recent Times
In March 2011, an earthquake of magnitude 9.1 struck Japan, causing widespread destruction ... were injured after the earthquake triggered a landslide in the North Waziristan District of the ...
What to know about earthquakes like the one that hit Myanmar
Two hard-hit cities in Myanmar suffered extensive damage, with images from the capital, Naypyidaw, showing rescue crews ...
Myanmar earthquake: Why experts can’t predict quakes and what to do if you’re in one
In many countries, if you're inside when an earthquake occurs, it's advisable to drop to the ground, cover your head – for ...
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Southeast Asia earthquake: What unique challenges do emergency responders face?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit Myanmar and Thailand, with an unknown number of casualties across the region. Rescue officials are now scrambling to respond to the disaster in multiple countries.
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What to do if you're in a building during an earthquake?
In the US and many other countries, if you're indoors during an earthquake, experts recommend dropping to the ground, protecting your head—such as by sheltering under a desk or another sturdy ...
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What to know about earthquakes like the one that hit Myanmar
In regions of the world with known active fault lines, including California and Japan, building codes ... secondary hazards triggered by earthquakes, such as landslides, fires or tsunamis, he ...