Natural Disasters

Deadly 7.4 Earthquake, over 800 Injured, Death Toll Growing

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A powerful earthquake struck Taiwan early Wednesday, resulting in nine fatalities and injuring hundreds. The quake, which had its epicenter in the mountainous and sparsely populated eastern county of Hualien, also led to the collapse of numerous buildings, particularly in the southern city of Hualien. The tremor triggered a brief tsunami warning for southern Japanese islands. The Taiwanese fire department confirmed the death toll, adding that over 800 people were injured in the incident. Authorities …

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Deadly Earthquake in Northwestern China Claims at Least 118 Lives

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A devastating earthquake in the northwestern region of China has resulted in the death of at least 118 people, marking the deadliest seismic event in the country in the past decade, according to provincial officials. The quake, which occurred in the frigid, mountainous region of Gansu province, prompted emergency authorities to call for an additional 300 workers to assist in search and rescue operations amid the rubble of collapsed buildings. The earthquake, with a magnitude …

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Landslide Claims 6 Lives, Including Family and Local Politician, Leaves Two Children Missing

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The identities of the victims and missing persons from a devastating landslide in southeast Alaska were released by authorities on Friday. The victims include five members of a family and their neighbor, a commercial fisherman who had previously run for Alaska’s sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Timothy Heller, 44, and Beth Heller, 36, along with their children Mara, 16; Derek, 12; and Kara, 11, were at home when the landslide occurred near …

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