Tag: Earthquake
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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Western Iran, No Tremors Felt in the UAE
The earthquake, which had a depth of 10 kilometers, was detected by the NCM’s seismic network, but it did not cause any noticeable tremors in the UAE, despite the proximity of the epicenter to the country
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UAE’s 1000-square-metre field hospital initiates operations in Afghanistan
A 1000-square-metre field hospital has started operations in Afghanistan to help the victims of the earthquake crisis.
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Tremors felt in UAE after series of earthquakes hit southern Iran
Citizens and Residents around the United Arab Emirates reported intense tremors for a second time on Saturday, 2 July, after a series of earthquakes hit southern Iran during the early hours of Saturday.
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UAE: WHO to ship emergency kits from Dubai to Afghanistan amid earthquake crisis
Emergency kits for basic bone surgery and skin grafts are part of 24.5 tonnes of medical help being sent by the World Health Organisation from its logistics hub in UAE’s Dubai on Tuesday, 28 June, to help victims in Afghanistan suffering due to earthquake.
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Afghanistan faces disastrous 6.1 magnitude earthquake, over 1000 died
The Taliban government in Afghanistan have urged support from international nations as the nation deals with the after-effects of a disastrous 6.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the country on Wednesday, 22 June.
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Cyprus: 6.6 magnitude strikes off West Coast, no reports of deaths & damage
On Tuesday morning, an earthquake of 6.6 magnitudes struck off the west coast of Cyprus, according to the preliminary information shared by US Geological Survey. For now, there are no immediate reports of damage and causalities. A strong quake was suddenly felt by the area residents centred 48 kilometres (30 miles) west-northwest of Polis on…
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Research says deepest earthquake is not really possible
Scientists have discovered the most profound earthquake ever detected, 467 miles beneath the Earth’s surface. At that deep, the quake occurred in the lower mantle, where seismologists considered earthquakes to be impossible. This is because, under tremendous pressures, rocks are more prone to flex and deform rather than break with a quick release of energy.…