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In Myanmar, rebel forces, led by ethnic minorities, are capturing more territory and wearing the military junta down. How ...
The 28 March magnitude 7.7 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) earthquake caused widespread and severe damage in Myanmar and neighboring countries such as Thailand, with more than 5,000 casualties now confirmed ...
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The earthquake responsible for the recent devastation in Myanmar was classified as a major earthquake. For context, earthquakes of magnitude 8 or higher are categorized as "great" and can lead to ...
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At least 1,700 have been killed, 3,400 people have been injured and 300 are missing in Myanmar, the country’s ruling military junta said amid warnings that the toll is expected to rise.
Myanmar has declared a state of emergency in six regions and made a rare plea for international aid. The map below shows how intense the shaking was across the country and into Thailand ...
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Assessment of structural integrity in vulnerable infrastructure, particularly in Bangkok, given its population density. The Thai government and local institutions have developed emergency action plans ...
The fighting has displaced more than three million people in Myanmar, with widespread food insecurity and over a third of the population in need of humanitarian assistance, according to the United ...