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Science behind Myanmar's magnitude 7.7 earthquake

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'This is a very big earthquake': The science behind Myanmar's magnitude 7.7 earthquake

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit central Myanmar (formerly Burma) Friday (March 28), shaking Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, as well as nearby countries, including China and Thailand, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

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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 pulling victims from the rubble of collapsed buildings. Authorities in Bangkok said deaths had occurred at three construction sites, including a high-rise that collapsed.

Earth Science professor Lindsay Schoenbohm on Myanmar quake

University of Toronto Earth Science Professor Dr. Lindsay Schoenbohm speaks to CHCH's Matt Ingram on the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rattled Myanmar and Thailand in the early hours of March 28.

Myanmar earthquake: Strike-slip faults are notorious on land

It’s imperative to strictly adhere to provisions of building and structural codes relating to earthquake safety, not only in ...

3 things to know about the deadly Myanmar earthquake

The magnitude 7.7 earthquake was powerful, shallow and in a heavily populated region with vulnerable buildings.

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Myanmar, Bangkok Earthquake: The science behind the 7.7 magnitude tremor & its devastating impact

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar near Sagaing, causing significant damage and fatalities in Myanmar and Thailand.

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The science behind powerful earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand: Why it was so damaging

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 centered in the Sagaing region near the Myanmar city of Mandalay caused extensive ...

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What you need to know about the deadly earthquake that hit Myanmar

The earthquake, originating along the Sagaing Fault, was shallow, resulting in intense ground shaking, according to experts.

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What caused the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand and why was it so damaging?

Earthquakes strike when tectonic plates, the large rocks making up the Earth’s crust, rub against each other. The USGS says ...

Seismic Tremors: The Myanmar Earthquake's Devastating Impact

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, Myanmar, caused significant damage and fatalities, extending its impact to ...

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What caused the powerful Myanmar and Thailand earthquake?

Myanmar’s location between two tectonic plates – the India and Eurasia plates – places it at particular risk of quakes.

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First earthquakes detected in Pacific Ocean using ultra-stable optical interferometry on undersea cables

NPL and MSL in New Zealand successfully detected a multitude of earthquakes in the Pacific Ocean using a pioneering detection ...

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