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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Northwestern Turkey, Killing One and Flattening Buildings
12
Aug

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Northwestern Turkey, Killing One and Flattening Buildings

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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Turkey over the weekend, killing one woman and causing the collapse of at least 16 buildings in Balikesir province, authorities confirmed. According to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, the tremor’s epicenter was located in the town of Sindirgi, but shocks were felt as far as Istanbul, Turkey’s most populous city. […]

BREAKING: One of the Strongest Quakes Ever Recorded Hits Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula
30
Jul

BREAKING: One of the Strongest Quakes Ever Recorded Hits Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

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8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Sparks Tsunami Warnings Across Pacific Rim In a seismic event of historic proportions, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia earlier today, making it the sixth most powerful earthquake ever recorded globally. The quake, which occurred deep beneath the ocean floor, has shaken not only Russia but […]