Oct 14 What causes earthquakes, and why they're more common in some regions By Jaime Toro, The Conversation A deadly earthquake in Afghanistan, following one in Morocco, highlights the risks in the region. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 4:43 Catastrophic flooding sparks renewed scrutiny of Libya's divided government By Stephanie Sy, Eliot Barnhart, Teresa Cebrian Aranda In Libya, deep fears are becoming a horrific reality as the death toll from the devastating floods there has spiked to more than 11,000. Thousands are still missing, submerged in the muddy mire or washed out to sea. Stephanie Sy… Continue watching
Sep 14 Moroccan families face shelterless nights after earthquake in their mountain homes By Sam Metz, Mohamed Boukdire, Associated Press In the aftermath of a deadly earthquake last week, Moroccan families displaced from their destroyed homes face difficult decisions about where to relocate as recovery and rebuilding efforts begin. Continue reading
Sep 13 How to help Morocco earthquake victims By Miriam Barcenas More than 2,900 people have died since a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Western Morocco on Sept. 8, a number that is expected to grow as rescue efforts continue. The country's deadliest earthquake in 60 years injured at least 2,500 and… Continue reading
Sep 13 Nearly 3,000 dead as international crews in Morocco to recover bodies days after deadly 6.8 earthquake struck By Sam Metz, Mosa'ab Elshamy, Associated Press Moroccan authorities reported 2,901 deaths as of Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch 3:59 Frustration and anger grow amid slow earthquake rescue operations in Morocco By Alex Cadier, Eliot Barnhart The aftershocks of the earthquake that hit Morocco Friday continued Monday as the death toll approached 3,000. That number is expected to rise further along with the number of injured. The rescue and recovery operations continue at a slow pace,… Continue watching
Sep 11 7 things to know about the devastating Morocco earthquake By Sam Metz, Associated Press Law enforcement and aid workers have arrived in the region south of the city of Marrakech that was hardest hit by the first earthquake where residents await assistance. Continue reading
Sep 11 Search for survivors after deadly Morocco earthquake continues, but hope is waning By Sam Metz, Mosa'ab Elshamy, Associated Press Because homes in quake-hit areas were often made of mud bricks with roofs of wood, stone and clay, Rescuers Without Borders’ founder says that the hope of finding survivors at this point is slim. Continue reading
Sep 10 Watch 5:50 Responders in Morocco struggle to access remote areas hit by devastating quake By William Brangham, Harry Zahn Morocco began three days of national mourning Sunday after suffering its worst earthquake in over a century. At least 2,100 people have died and many more remain unaccounted for as rescuers search for survivors. The United Nations estimates 300,000 people… Continue watching
Sep 10 Aftershock shakes Morocco as aid begins arriving in wake of deadly earthquake By Sam Metz, Associated Press People in Morocco slept in the streets of Marrakech for a third straight night as soldiers and international aid teams in trucks and helicopters began to fan into remote mountain towns hit hardest by a historic earthquake. Continue reading