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Why was the Afghanistan earthquake so deadly? A disaster resilience expert explains

The death toll following the recent earthquake in Afghanistan continues to rise. Taliban-led health authorities now say at least 800 people have been killed and 2,000 injured.

The Conversation

Why do shallow earthquakes cause more destruction than deep ones?

Even if two earthquakes have the same magnitude, their depths can make a big difference in how much damage they cause.

Al Jazeera

Deadly earthquake hits Afghanistan: What we know so far

Authorities say more than 900 people have died as floods and rubble hinder rescue efforts.

Al Jazeera

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Timeline of Afghanistan’s deadliest earthquakes since 2015

Afghanistan is prone to tremors due to its location near the meeting point of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.

Al Jazeera

Five-million-year-old fissure discovered off Portugal could explain Lisbon's major earthquakes

A fissure in the tectonic plate 200 kilometres off the coast of Cabo de São Vicente (Sagres) may be the cause of major Lisbon earthquakes, like the one in 1755.

Euronews

Scientists drilled deep under the sea. Here’s what they found

The goal of a four-month-long mission was to uncover deep-sea sediment cores from beneath the sea floor

The Independent UK

We drilled deep under the sea to learn more about mega-earthquakes and tsunamis

Far beneath the waves, down in the depths of the Japan Trench — seven kilometres below sea level — lie hidden clues about some of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth.

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MLS Power Rankings: Nashville SC, Portland Timbers Rise After Matchday 30

Ranking all 30 MLS teams as the MLS Cup playoff picture begins to take shape.

Sports Illustrated

Why does Australia have earthquakes? The whole continent is under stress from distant forces

Last Saturday at 9:49am local time, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred about 50km west of Gympie in Queensland. The earthquake was experienced as strong shaking locally, but did not produce any significant damage, likely because of the remote location of the epicentre.

The Conversation

MLS Power Rankings: Orlando City Rise and Nashville SC Fall After Matchday 29

Orlando City SC continued to be the standout team in Florida with their fourth straight victory.

Sports Illustrated

6 Real Estate Investments That Hide Disaster Liability

Real estate investments come with the promise of stable income and long-term growth. But sometimes, hidden risks lurk beneath the surface. Disaster liability is one of those risks that can turn a profitable property into a financial nightmare. When you invest in real estate, you may unknowingly take on exposure…

The Free Financial Advisor

MLS Power Rankings: LAFC Rise and Orlando City Soar After Matchday 28

MLS returned to regular season action after the brief break for the 2025 Leagues Cup.

Sports Illustrated

New CCTV shows ceilings caving in as Russia hit by massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake

Newly released CCTV footage shows ceilings collapsing as one of the most powerful earthquakes in history rocked buildings in Russia last week.

The Independent UK

What to know about the earthquake that shook the New York area Saturday night

A relatively mild 3.0 magnitude earthquake shook the New York metropolitan area Saturday night

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Earthquake strikes one of UK’s most popular hiking spots

A 3.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Scottish Highlands on Friday

The Conversation

The Soviet Union’s secret tsunami

On July 30, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck off the Kamchatka peninsula, in Russia’s far east. Within minutes, tsunami warnings were issued in Russia, much of Asia and across the Pacific in Hawaii, New Zealand and California.

The Independent UK

Top photos this week from Latin America and the Caribbean

Colombia's former President Alvaro Uribe was convicted of witness tampering and bribery in a historic trial. Latin American nations with a Pacific coast braced for a tsunami that never materialized after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded, off the coast of Russia. Meanwhile, Chilean investigators closed in on the…

The Conversation

‘The great mass of waters killed many thousands’: how earthquakes and tsunamis shook ancient Greece and Rome

The Greek poet Crinagoras of Mytilene (1st century BC–1st century AD) once addressed a little poem to an earthquake. He asked the quake not to destroy his house:

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Why some underwater earthquakes cause tsunamis – and others, just little ripples

After a massive earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, a peninsula in the far east of Russia, on July 30 2025, the world watched as the resultant tsunami spread from the epicentre and across the Pacific Ocean at the speed of a jet plane.

Benzinga

From Seoul To Wall Street: How Trump's South Korea Tariff Truce Could Reshape ETF Strategies

In a high-stakes chess game of international trade, President Donald Trump recently moved his queen, announcing a historic trade deal with South Korea that imposes tight restraints on tariffs and frees billions in cross-border investments. But this is more than a diplomatic headline. ETF investors now face a shifted landscape…

The Guardian - UK

Why did such a powerful earthquake and tsunami cause so little damage?

The 8.8-magnitude quake triggered a global race against time – and showed how much had been learned since 2004

The Independent UK

Japanese woman evacuating amid tsunami warning dies after car falls off road

Most Pacific nations drop tsunami warnings about 24 hours after one of the most powerful earthquakes hit Russia

LiveScience

'Sleeping giant' fault beneath Canada could unleash a major earthquake, research suggests

A new assessment of the enormous Tintina fault suggests it has been slowly accumulating strain over thousands of years.

International Business Times

Japan Lifts Tsunami Advisory After Russia Quake

Japan's weather office on Thursday lifted a tsunami advisory imposed a day earlier after Russia's Far East was rocked by one of the strongest earthquakes on record.

The Independent UK

How did Russia’s ‘land of ice and fire’ avoid major damage from 8.8 earthquake and tsunami?

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded hit Russia’s Far East, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, and sending some panicked residents to flee buildings, but causing only a few injuries

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