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Swarm of 130 Earthquakes Rattles One of Iceland's Largest Volcanoes, Signal Possible Eruption Risk
Over 130 earthquakes struck Iceland’s Bárðarbunga volcano within hours on January 14, including a significant 5.1 magnitude quake. The Bárðarbunga system, Iceland's largest volcanic zone, has a history of major eruptions, with the 2014–2015 event producing a lava field larger than Manhattan. Experts at the Icelandic Meteorological Office ar...
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Does Viral Video Show Aftermath Of Tibet Quake In Nepal? A Fact Check
Following a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Tibet near the Nepal border, a video has gone viral on social media showing a road with large cracks running through it.
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126 Dead In Huge Quake Near Mount Everest, Tremors Also Felt In Parts Of India
At least 126 people were killed after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Tibet near the Nepalese border today, news agency AFP said quoting Chinese media. The tremors of the earthquake were felt in parts of India, including Bihar, Assam and West Beng
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7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits US' California, Tsunami Warning Issued
A powerful earthquake struck Thursday off the coast of California, sparking a tsunami warning, US seismologists said.
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6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits US: Report
The 6.0 magnitude quake was located on a faultline underneath the Pacific Ocean, 173 miles (279 kilometers) from the city of Bandon in the state of Oregon, the US Geological Survey said.
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Taiwan Approves $878 Million For Relief After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan last month. It was the most serious quake in its history. Taiwan's government has approved around $878 million to fix the massive landslides which blocked tunnels and damaged several roads and
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Earthquake Of 6.5 Magnitude Hits Indonesia, No Tsunami Alert Issued
An undersea quake with a magnitude of 6.5 jolted Indonesia's West Java province on Saturday night, without triggering giant waves, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan, No Immediate Damage Reported
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck just off Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage. The quake
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits China-Kyrgyzstan Border
An earthquake of magnitude 5.67 struck the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region on Wednesday, just a day after a magnitude 7.1 quake in the same area, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
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Strong Tremors Felt In Delhi After 7.2 Earthquake Hits China
Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and the National Capital Region late this evening. The 7.2 magnitude quake has hit the southern part of China's Xinjiang. There are no reports of any injury or destruction.
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Video: Roads Split Open, Swallow Cars As Massive Quake Hits Japan
At least 30 people have been killed and scores more are feared trapped under debris after a devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on New Year's Day. The massive quake was followed by over 150 back-to-back tremors over the next 24 hours
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Japan Lifts All Tsunami Warnings, Day After Metre-High Waves Hit Coast
Japan has lifted all the tsunami warnings and advisories put in place after a major quake on New Year's Day, a meteorological agency official told AFP on Tuesday.
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Japan Earthquake Tsunami Live Updates: Earthquake Death Count At 48, More Feared Dead
Japan Earthquake Live updates: A day after Japan was struck by a powerful earthquake of 7.5 magnitude, the country lifted all tsunami warnings and advisories put in place after a major quake on New Year's Day.
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Japan Earthquake Casualties "Numerous", Damage "Extensive": PM
Japan Earthquake: A major quake that hit central Japan on New Year's Day has caused "extensive" damage with numerous casualties, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday.
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First Tsunami Waves Hit Japan After 7.5 Quake, Residents Asked To "Run"
A powerful 7.5 earthquake hit central Japan on Monday, the USGS said, prompting tsunami warnings and authorities to urge people in the area to move to higher ground."All residents must evacuate immediately to higher ground," national broadcaster said
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Swarm of 130 Earthquakes Rattles One of Iceland's Largest Volcanoes, Signal Possible Eruption Risk
Over 130 earthquakes struck Iceland’s Bárðarbunga volcano within hours on January 14, including a significant 5.1 magnitude quake. The Bárðarbunga system, Iceland's largest volcanic zone, has a history of major eruptions, with the 2014–2015 event producing a lava field larger than Manhattan. Experts at the Icelandic Meteorological Office ar...
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Does Viral Video Show Aftermath Of Tibet Quake In Nepal? A Fact Check
Following a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Tibet near the Nepal border, a video has gone viral on social media showing a road with large cracks running through it.
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126 Dead In Huge Quake Near Mount Everest, Tremors Also Felt In Parts Of India
At least 126 people were killed after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Tibet near the Nepalese border today, news agency AFP said quoting Chinese media. The tremors of the earthquake were felt in parts of India, including Bihar, Assam and West Beng
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7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits US' California, Tsunami Warning Issued
A powerful earthquake struck Thursday off the coast of California, sparking a tsunami warning, US seismologists said.
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6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits US: Report
The 6.0 magnitude quake was located on a faultline underneath the Pacific Ocean, 173 miles (279 kilometers) from the city of Bandon in the state of Oregon, the US Geological Survey said.
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Taiwan Approves $878 Million For Relief After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan last month. It was the most serious quake in its history. Taiwan's government has approved around $878 million to fix the massive landslides which blocked tunnels and damaged several roads and
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Earthquake Of 6.5 Magnitude Hits Indonesia, No Tsunami Alert Issued
An undersea quake with a magnitude of 6.5 jolted Indonesia's West Java province on Saturday night, without triggering giant waves, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan, No Immediate Damage Reported
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck just off Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage. The quake
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits China-Kyrgyzstan Border
An earthquake of magnitude 5.67 struck the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region on Wednesday, just a day after a magnitude 7.1 quake in the same area, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
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Strong Tremors Felt In Delhi After 7.2 Earthquake Hits China
Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and the National Capital Region late this evening. The 7.2 magnitude quake has hit the southern part of China's Xinjiang. There are no reports of any injury or destruction.
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Video: Roads Split Open, Swallow Cars As Massive Quake Hits Japan
At least 30 people have been killed and scores more are feared trapped under debris after a devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on New Year's Day. The massive quake was followed by over 150 back-to-back tremors over the next 24 hours
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Japan Lifts All Tsunami Warnings, Day After Metre-High Waves Hit Coast
Japan has lifted all the tsunami warnings and advisories put in place after a major quake on New Year's Day, a meteorological agency official told AFP on Tuesday.
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Japan Earthquake Tsunami Live Updates: Earthquake Death Count At 48, More Feared Dead
Japan Earthquake Live updates: A day after Japan was struck by a powerful earthquake of 7.5 magnitude, the country lifted all tsunami warnings and advisories put in place after a major quake on New Year's Day.
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Japan Earthquake Casualties "Numerous", Damage "Extensive": PM
Japan Earthquake: A major quake that hit central Japan on New Year's Day has caused "extensive" damage with numerous casualties, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday.
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First Tsunami Waves Hit Japan After 7.5 Quake, Residents Asked To "Run"
A powerful 7.5 earthquake hit central Japan on Monday, the USGS said, prompting tsunami warnings and authorities to urge people in the area to move to higher ground."All residents must evacuate immediately to higher ground," national broadcaster said
