earthquake
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Short Documentary: What It’s Like To Be In Nepal After The Earthquake
Another massive earthquake hit Nepal today, this time the epicentre was near Mount Everest. It’s so sad because the people of Nepal are still recovering from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake just two weeks ago that had killed thousands and wrecked Nepal to an unimaginable degree. Samaritan’s Purse filmed this short to tell the stories of the…
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Two Ways You Can Join Nepal’s Earthquake Relief Effort From A Computer
There are a few important ways you can contribute to the Nepal earthquake relief effort from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
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Manslaughter Conviction For Italian Earthquake Scientists Overturned
In 2012, the Italian courts handed down a decision that you could say sent shockwaves across the world. Seven Italian scientists were sentenced to six years in prison. Their crime? Failing to warn the public about earthquake risks right before a magnitude 6.3 quake killed 309 people. Today, six of those convictions were overturned.
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Switzerland Could Be Vulnerable To An Alpine Lake Tsunami
A danger is lurking in the bucolic mountains of Switzerland: the alpine lake tsunami. Yes, it’s a real thing, and yes it has happened before — many times, according to unsettling new geological research.