Uplifted island
The island Isla Santa María in the south of central Chile is the document of a complete seismic cycle.
Earth Sciences
Jun 22, 2015
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News tagged with strong earthquake
Report: Chance of mega-quake hitting California increases (Update 2)
Scientists are virtually certain that California will be rocked by a strong earthquake in the next 30 years. Now they say the risk of a mega-quake is more likely than previously thought.
Earth Sciences
Mar 10, 2015
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Turkey and Syria earthquake: Long-term funding is needed to support search-and-rescue after major disasters
The strong and disastrous earthquake that shook southern Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6 drew attention to search-and-rescue (SAR) operations. The media's attention raised familiar questions around SAR, including who conducts ...
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2023
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Southwest China quake leaves 46 dead, triggers landslides (Update)
At least 46 people were reported killed and 16 missing in a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that shook China's southwestern province of Sichuan on Monday, triggering landslides and shaking buildings in the provincial capital of ...
Environment
Sep 5, 2022
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Offshore earthquake shakes Taiwan; no danger of tsunami
A strong earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Monday, shaking buildings in the capital, Taipei. No serious damage or injuries were reported, and authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami.
Environment
May 9, 2022
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Moderate earthquake rocks Bali, killing at least 3
A moderately strong earthquake and an aftershock hit Indonesia's resort island of Bali early Saturday, killing at least three people and destroying dozens of homes.
Environment
Oct 16, 2021
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5.7-magnitude quake shakes Philippines' main island: USGS
A strong earthquake hit off the Philippines' main island Monday, but there were no immediate reports of damage, the US Geological Survey and local officials said.
Environment
Sep 27, 2021
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6.7-magnitude quake hits Philippines: USGS
A strong earthquake shook the Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, but it was deep, and local authorities said they did not expect damage.
Environment
Jul 24, 2021
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Strong earthquake shakes Peru's capital Lima
A strong earthquake shook Lima and regions of central coastal Peru late Tuesday, causing fear among the population and some damage, but no deaths or serious injuries.
Environment
Jun 23, 2021
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Powerful Japan quake sets off landslide, minor injuries (Update)
Residents in northeastern Japan on Sunday cleaned up clutter and debris in stores and homes after a strong earthquake set off a landslide on a highway, damaged buildings and parts of bullet train lines and caused power blackouts ...
Environment
Feb 13, 2021
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