Iceland holds the title for the highest number of active volcanic systems in Europe, clocking in at 33. This number is particularly pertinent as a series of earthquakes has struck the Reykjanes peninsula in the southwest region of the country, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency. Concerns of a potential volcanic eruption have …
Drop, cover, and hold on! In California, millions of people were instructed to pause their classes, office work, and other activities at 10:19 a.m. PT on Thursday for the earthquake safety drill called the Great ShakeOut. This annual drill, observed on the third Thursday in October, aims to educate the public about earthquake safety and …
The Latest: Taliban Reports 2,000 People Killed by Powerful Earthquakes in Western Afghanistan According to the BBC, the recent earthquakes have caused extensive damage in remote areas of western Afghanistan. The majority of these areas are made up of mud structures, which have collapsed due to the force of the quakes. Witnesses in Herat …
A series of devastating earthquakes struck western Afghanistan on Saturday, causing significant loss of life and widespread damage. The country’s national disaster authority confirmed that two earthquakes, both with a magnitude of 6.3, resulted in the deaths of dozens of people. While the United Nations initially reported a death toll of 320, this figure …
Reports of increased seismic activity in the area west of Naples have raised concerns about a potential mass evacuation being ordered by the government. According to CNN, a 4.0-magnitude earthquake occurred in the region on Tuesday, following a 4.2 quake last week that was the strongest in 40 years, as reported by the National …
IMI N’TALA, Morocco (AP) — The stench of death permeated the village of Imi N’Tala high up in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, just four days after a devastating earthquake struck. The quake had shattered the mountain, claiming lives and reducing the hamlet to rubble. Bulldozers, rescue crews, and first responders from Morocco tirelessly worked day and …
Tragedy Strikes: Devastating Earthquake Hits Morocco On Friday, around 11:11 p.m. local time, the High Atlas mountains in Morocco were rocked by a powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake. The tremor sent shockwaves that were felt as far away as Spain and Portugal, leaving millions in Morocco experiencing the terrifying force of nature. The aftermath is devastating, …
An aftershock shook Morocco on Sunday amidst their mourning for the victims of the nation’s strongest earthquake in over a century. Soldiers and aid workers hurried to reach destroyed mountain villages, while the death toll of over 2,100 people is expected to rise. The United Nations approximated that 300,000 people were affected by the magnitude …
Over 2,000 lives were tragically lost in a devastating earthquake that struck Morocco late on Friday night. The powerful quake left people scrambling out of their beds and resulted in the collapse of buildings in mountainous villages and historic cities that were ill-equipped to withstand such force. Rescue efforts were hampered by rough roads, making …
President Biden extends his condolences to the people of Morocco following the devastating earthquake that has claimed over 2,000 lives. “I express my deep sadness for the loss of life and the widespread destruction caused by the earthquake in Morocco,” the president stated in a official statement. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to all …