Two Powerful Earthquakes Strike Panama, Tsunami Warning Issued for Region
Two strong earthquakes have struck Panama, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
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Israeli strike in Lebanon destroys Hezbollah tunnels, triggers magnitude 4.1 blast
Israel says its military has destroyed tunnels built by the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement in Lebanon. The blast was measured at magnitude 4.1.
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Glacier collapse likely triggered deadly mudslide in Nepal, experts say
A collapsing glacier and a landslide likely triggered the mudslide in Nepal. This type of flash flood has become more common as global warming continues, according to Mats Eriksson at the Swedish Geotechnical Institute. "We will certainly experience more similar events in the future," he says.
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New Zealand lifts tsunami warning after strong South Island earthquake
Authorities in New Zealand have lifted the tsunami warning issued after a strong earthquake hit the South Island.
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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,342, thousands still missing
The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela at the end of June has risen to 3,342, according to official figures released on Sunday, AFP reports.
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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 2,954, with thousands still missing
The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela at the end of June has risen to 2,954, according to official figures released on Saturday, AFP reports.
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Venezuela quake death toll rises to 2,645, with thousands still missing
The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela at the end of June has risen to 2,645, AFP reports.
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Over 900 confirmed dead in Venezuela quake as survivors say they lost everything
The confirmed death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to over 900. However, the actual death toll is feared to be significantly higher. More than 50,000 people have been reported missing. The head of the Chilean rescue team on site in the La Guaira region says the chance of finding survivors is slim.
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