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What caused Morocco’s earthquake? A geologist studying the Atlas mountains explains

September 12, 2023 admin

A military helicopter delivers aid in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Talat N’Yaaqoub, in Morocco September 12, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters The epicentre of Morocco’s devastating earthquake on 8 September was in the High Atlas Mountains, about 71km south-west of Marrakesh. Moina Spooner, from The Conversation Africa, asked Jesús Galindo-Zaldivar, who has been carrying out research…

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Morocco Earthquake Killed 8-Year-Old Boy As Family Sat At Dinner Table

September 11, 2023 admin

The eight-year-old was found under a meter of rubble Tafeghaghte: Hamid ben Henna had just asked his young son Marouane to fetch a knife to cut a melon for the family’s evening meal when Morocco’s earthquake hit on Friday night. With the weekend beginning, they had been enjoying a lamb and vegetable tagine stew and…

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No report of any Indian national getting affected in Morocco quake

September 10, 2023 admin

A woman looks on as people inspect damaged buildings, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Moulay Brahim, Morocco, September 10, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters There is no report till now of any Indian national getting affected due to the earthquake in Morocco that has killed over 2,000 people, the Embassy of India…

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Earthquake in Morocco kills at least 296 people, government reports

September 9, 2023 admin

People take shelter and check for news on their mobile phones after an earthquake in Rabat, Morocco, late Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP A powerful earthquake that struck Morocco late Friday night killed at least 296 people, the country’s Interior Ministry said. Moroccans posted videos showing buildings reduced to rubble and dust and…

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