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Strong earthquake in Chile
A strong earthquake of magnitude 8.2 and several aftershocks have hit Chile. A tsunami warning was issued for the Pacific region.
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Seismic Risk at the Dead Sea
Earthquakes in the Dead Sea Region are mainly caused by tectonic plate motions along the Dead Sea Transform fault.
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Impacts of the earthquakes in Nepal
The consequences of the earthquakes in Nepal are significant. A new report with a view of risk, vulnerability, exposure and economic impact.
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Seismic region Nepal
Nepal is situated in an earthquake prone area. There, two continents collide with each other, shaping the highest mountain massif of the world.
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Scientists analysing seismic pre- and aftershocks in Chile
On April 1, 2014 an earthquake shook the Tarapacá region. Detailed measurements help to better understand physical processes involved.