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morocco
Daily News Lesson September 12 2023

Slow rescue efforts after devastating earthquake in Morocco

Find out more about the response. tothe catastrophic earthquake near the city of Marrakesh
Aftermath of the deadly earthquake in Adiyaman
Daily News Lesson February 13 2023

Top stories: Death toll soars from earthquake + News wrap 2/13/23 + Student video
Over 30,000 people are confirmed dead after an earthquake last week in Turkey and Syria
Earthquake in Diyarbakir
Daily News Lesson February 07 2023

Top stories: Earthquake in Turkey and Syria + News wrap 2/7/23 + Student video
Stretches of Southern Turkey and Northern Syria are in ruins after a powerful earthquake ripped through the region
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Daily Video April 19 2016

Thousands await relief in Ecuador following destructive earthquake
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake has been blamed for at least 350 deaths after striking the northern coast of Ecuador Saturday.
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Daily Video March 14 2016

Cleanup continues at Japan power plant five years after tsunami
Over the past five years, radioactive contamination levels have decreased at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. But they still pose a threat to the 7,000 workers who aid in the cleanup.
nepal
Daily Video May 11 2015

Nepal earthquake destroys ancient temples, historic sites
More than 7,800 people lost their lives when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25. In addition to the destruction of homes and infrastructure, many ancient temples and historic sites were badly damaged or destroyed.
local villagers walk amid debris at a devastated area following Saturday's earthquake, at Asslang village, in Gorkha
Daily Video April 30 2015

What’s next for Nepal’s earthquake recovery?
Nepal is struggling to recover after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake left thousands dead and wiped out much of the country’s roads, bridges and buildings.
nepal
Daily Video April 27 2015

Nepal devastated by deadly earthquake
At least 3,700 people are dead and 6,500 injured after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday.
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Post March 17 2011

Nuclear Power Plant Failures in Japan Raise Safety Questions
Radiation leaks and fires at Japan's nuclear reactors following a massive earthquake and tsunami ha…
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Lesson Plan March 13 2006

Using Primary Documents: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Background, Activities and Critical Analysis By Doug DuBrin, an English and history teacher as…

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