Apr 01 Deaths top 2,700 in Myanmar earthquake, as hopes for more survivors begin to fade By David Rising, Associated Press The Myanmar fire department in Naypyitaw said the woman was successfully pulled from the rubble early Tuesday about 91 hours after she was buried when the building collapsed. Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch 9:34 After devastating earthquake in Myanmar, China filling vacuum left by USAID’s absence By Nick Schifrin, Solveig Rennan The true impact of the massive earthquake in Myanmar is starting to reveal itself. The military government says the official death toll is more than 2,000 people and hundreds are still missing. Thousands more are injured and homeless. Nick Schifrin… Continue watching
Mar 31 Massive earthquake compounds Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis By David Rising, Associated Press Myanmar was already one of the world’s most challenging places for humanitarian organizations to operate because of civil war that displaced millions of people. Continue reading
Mar 28 Watch 3:42 Buildings collapse as 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand By Kayan Tara, Morgan Till and Debi Edward, Independent Television News A major earthquake in Southeast Asia rocked Myanmar and surrounding countries, collapsing multiple buildings and complicating rescue efforts. The 7.7 magnitude quake's epicenter was near Myanmar’s second-largest city and was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock. The disaster has… Continue watching
Mar 28 At least 150 people killed after powerful 7.7 earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand By David Rising, Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, bridges and a monastery. Continue reading
Feb 06 Turkish earthquake survivors struggle with loss and hardship in two years since disaster By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Two years on from a devastating earthquake that shattered Turkey's southern region, nearly half a million people remain in temporary "container cities."… Continue reading
Dec 25 After 20 years, the post-tsunami generation in Indonesia stays vigilant for future disasters By Edna Tarigan, Achmad Ibrahim, Fadlan Syam, Associated Press In a public high school, students regularly take part in disaster simulations and get ready to evacuate ahead of a possible tsunami. Continue reading
Dec 18 Vanuatu 7.3 earthquake leaves capital without water, as death toll expected to rise By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press Vanuatu's capital is without water after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation. Continue reading
Dec 17 Powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press A tsunami warning was called off less than two hours after Tuesday's quake. Continue reading
Dec 05 Tsunami warning canceled after earthquake off California coast By Associated Press A strong earthquake has been felt widely across Northern California, and authorities have issued a tsunami warning. Continue reading