earthquake

Buildings collapse as strong quake hits Greece and Turkey

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Buildings collapse as strong quake hits Greece and Turkey

A powerful earthquake hit Greece and Turkey on Friday, causing buildings to collapse and a sea surge that flooded streets in the Turkish resort city of Izmir. Greek public television said the quake also caused a mini-tsunami on the eastern Aegean Sea island of Samos, damaging buildings. The US Geological Survey said the 7.0 magnitude … Read more

Ladakh’s tectonic fault line is active and moving north along with the Indus river: Report

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Ladakh’s tectonic fault line is active and moving north along with the Indus river: Report

Even though the fault line is active, it is unlikely to cause a strong earthquake in the Ladakh region. A tectonic fault line that runs through India’s Ladakh region has been thought to be inactive for long. However, a recent survey, according to a report by The Indian Express, has found that the tectonic fault … Read more