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Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 1,644 amid race to find survivors – as it happened

Myanmar’s military rulers have called for ‘any country, any organisation’ to help as concerns grow over how rescuers will reach affected areas. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - AU

Scientists Explain Why Myanmar Quake Was So Deadly

Experts say that the devastating earthquake in Myanmar on Friday was likely the strongest to hit the country in decades, with disaster modelling suggesting thousands could be dead.

International Business Times

What caused the powerful Myanmar and Thailand earthquake?

Myanmar’s location between two tectonic plates – the India and Eurasia plates – places it at particular risk of quakes.

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'This is a very big earthquake': The science behind Myanmar's magnitude 7.7 earthquake

Here's the science behind the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday (March 28).

LiveScience

Why was the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand so damaging as death toll crosses 1,600

A skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed as the huge 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed scores of people

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Thailand and is Bangkok airport open? Advice for tourists after Myanmar earthquake

The UK government has issued new guidance to travellers visiting Thailand and Myanmar after the powerful earthquake struck

The Independent UK

What caused Myanmar and Thailand earthquake and how big was it?

Death toll rises in both countries after tectonic plates rub sideways against each other along Sagaing fault

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Earthquake News Live: Magnitude-7.7 earthquake hits Myanmar, know all updates

A state of emergency has been declared in Bangkok by Thailand's Prime Minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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More than 140 reported killed in Myanmar earthquake, as Thailand works to free dozens trapped under Bangkok skyscraper – as it happened

United States Geological Survey said the quake was shallow, at a depth of just 10km (six miles) with the epicentre near the central city of Mandalay

The Guardian - UK

Earthquake death toll in Myanmar, Thailand surpasses 150

Dozens trapped under rubble in Thai capital after powerful magnitude 7.7 tremor struck central Myanmar.

Al Jazeera

Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible today?

The partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will be seen from North America, Europe, Russia and parts of Africa.

Space

Minerals, Mines, Hydrocarbons: Greenland's Key But Limited Resources

The vast autonomous Danish territory of Greenland, coveted by US President Donald Trump, is believed to hold untapped mineral and oil reserves, but on a global scale these amounts are modest and offer only minor potential for exploitation.

International Business Times

Ukraine Minerals Deal Won't Fix America's Mineral Problem

“We’ve basically made an agreement with very little data,” warned one expert.

Reason

What is the Ukraine minerals deal – and why does Trump want it signed?

Zelenskyy may visit the US this week to sign a deal on Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, according to Trump

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Creepy 'ghost lanterns' in South Carolina are not what they seem, study suggests

The Summerville ghost lanterns have mystified locals for generations. But geologists may have finally cracked the case.

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing lava 330 feet into the sky

As Kilauea erupts a 330-foot-tall fountain of lava, officials warn of hazards from volcanic gas that may affect nearby communities.

Evening Standard

Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Caribbean and sparks tsunami warnings

It is unclear if there has been any movement or damage on land

The Independent UK

7.6 magnitude earthquake hits southwest of Cayman Islands: USGS

NWS says ‘the tsunami threat has passed. Unusual currents may be noticed in some areas. Exercise normal caution.’

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Al Jazeera

What are rare earth minerals? Why does US President Trump want Ukraine’s?

The self-proclaimed dealmaker says Washington should have access to Ukraine’s riches in exchange for wartime aid.

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Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Hits Near York Harbor, Maine

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake near York Harbor, Maine, raises awareness of seismic risks in the region. USGS monitoring and providing updates.

The Guardian - US

US Coast Guard and Florida start using Gulf of America for Gulf of Mexico

Donald Trump signed executive order to rename body of water in honor of ‘American greatness’

Space

Partial solar eclipse March 2025: Everything you need to know

Get ready for a deep partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, which will occur at sunrise in North America and mid-morning across Europe.

International Business Times

6.0-magnitude Earthquake Shakes Taiwan

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, injuring 27 people, triggering landslides and causing ceilings of homes to cave in according to local authorities.

LiveScience

Giant reserves of 'gold' hydrogen may be lurking beneath at least 30 US states, 1st-of-its-kind map reveals

USGS researchers have unveiled the first map of prospective locations for hydrogen gas in the contiguous United States — and there's a lot more than they previously thought.

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