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Science explains what to do during an earthquake

An earthquake can begin without warning. One moment you are at home, the next a loud crash echoes through the room as dishes ...

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits western Turkiye, 22 injured as damaged buildings collapse

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck western Türkiye’s Balikesir province on Monday night, injuring 22 people and causing ...

Shaking buildings, broken homes: Horrific videos show extensive damage as 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

Indonesia lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for intense seismic activity due to the interaction of multiple tectonic plates, resulting in frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits western Turkey, causing buildings to collapse

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A strong earthquake shook western Turkey on Monday, causing at least three buildings that were damaged in a previous tremor to collapse, officials said. There were no immediate ...
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San Francisco's Ferry Building could partially collapse during an extreme earthquake

Parts of the San Francisco Ferry Building could collapse in an extreme earthquake, as foundation supports fail beneath sections of the building, its south promenade and back waterfront plaza, ...
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Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami

MANADO, Indonesia -- An undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small ...
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Ahead of a Cascadia earthquake, Oregon Gov. Kotek signs order for building safety

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order on Monday aiming to help the state prepare for earthquakes. Executive Order 25-22 directs Oregon’s Department of ...