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When the ground started shaking, a herd of African elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park formed a protective barrier, known as an “alert circle,” around their youngest. Experts say it’s a demonstration of their sharp instincts, effective communication skills and strong family connection. CBC | World News
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Fiji earthquake: Huge 6.5-magnitude quake strikes Pacific Island popular with tourists
According to the United States Geological Survey an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter scale has hit the south of the Fiji Islands Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »‘Weaponization of aid’: Myanmar accused of blocking rescue efforts after deadly earthquake
Mere hours after the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar last Friday, the head of the military junta controlling the country pleaded for international assistance. But numerous groups say the junta is blocking aid to those in Myanmar who need it most. CBC | World News
Read More »Man pulled out alive after nearly 5 days in Myanmar earthquake rubble
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Read More »Myanmar’s civil war could block help from reaching earthquake survivors, aid groups say
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Read More »Myanmar, Thailand race to find more survivors days after deadly earthquake
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Read More »Tonga earthquake LIVE: 7.1 magnitude quake sparks tsunami fears after Myanmar disaster
Tonga was rocked by an earthquake that could cause hazardous waves on its coastline. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Strong earthquake strikes central Myanmar, shakes buildings in Thailand
A strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, and several buildings collapsed in Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city, witnesses said. Buildings shook as well in Bangkok, the Thai capital about 1,000 km to the south, and hundreds of people rushed out in panic. CBC | World News
Read More »7.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean islands
A magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook the Caribbean Sea southwest of the Cayman Islands on Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and some islands and countries urged people near the coastline to move inland in case of a tsunami. CBC | World News
Read More »What’s causing an earthquake swarm in Greece?
Thousands of people have evacuated the Greek island of Santorini after hundreds of small earthquakes have intensified. The eruption of a nearby volcano is not likely, but there is concern a larger earthquake could strike. CBC | World News
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