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Kandilli Observatory: Turkey's Seismic Monitor
Kandilli Observatory, operating since 1868, uses a network of 450 seismic stations to provide real-time earthquake data and early warning systems, playing a critical role in Turkey's disaster preparedness and response, although its resources are comparatively limited to global counterparts.
Kandilli Observatory: Turkey's Seismic Monitor
Kandilli Observatory, operating since 1868, uses a network of 450 seismic stations to provide real-time earthquake data and early warning systems, playing a critical role in Turkey's disaster preparedness and response, although its resources are comparatively limited to global counterparts.
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32% Bias Score
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Crete, Prompting Tsunami Warning
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck 49 miles off Crete at 6:19 a.m. local time on Thursday, prompting a tsunami warning across parts of Europe and causing minor damage on the island while triggering widespread fear among residents and tourists.
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Crete, Prompting Tsunami Warning
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck 49 miles off Crete at 6:19 a.m. local time on Thursday, prompting a tsunami warning across parts of Europe and causing minor damage on the island while triggering widespread fear among residents and tourists.
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44% Bias Score
Mega-Tsunami Threats to US Coastlines
Three US regions—Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Coast—face significant mega-tsunami risks from landslides, volcanic collapses, and earthquakes, as demonstrated by historical events like Alaska's 1958 Lituya Bay mega-tsunami and the 1700 Cascadia mega-tsunami.
Mega-Tsunami Threats to US Coastlines
Three US regions—Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Coast—face significant mega-tsunami risks from landslides, volcanic collapses, and earthquakes, as demonstrated by historical events like Alaska's 1958 Lituya Bay mega-tsunami and the 1700 Cascadia mega-tsunami.
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36% Bias Score
Messina Strait Bridge Design Raises Earthquake Safety Concerns
The proposed Messina Strait Bridge may be structurally inadequate for major earthquakes due to design underestimation of ground acceleration, contrasting with more stringent standards used for critical global infrastructure, especially considering active faults in the area.
Messina Strait Bridge Design Raises Earthquake Safety Concerns
The proposed Messina Strait Bridge may be structurally inadequate for major earthquakes due to design underestimation of ground acceleration, contrasting with more stringent standards used for critical global infrastructure, especially considering active faults in the area.
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48% Bias Score
Hagia Sophia Dome Restoration Underway After Istanbul Earthquake
Following a recent earthquake in Istanbul, architect Hasan Firat Dikerdag is overseeing a large restoration project on the Hagia Sophia's main dome to protect it from seismic activity, involving the removal of lead sheets, assessment of structural integrity, and reinforcement of vulnerable points.
Hagia Sophia Dome Restoration Underway After Istanbul Earthquake
Following a recent earthquake in Istanbul, architect Hasan Firat Dikerdag is overseeing a large restoration project on the Hagia Sophia's main dome to protect it from seismic activity, involving the removal of lead sheets, assessment of structural integrity, and reinforcement of vulnerable points.
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24% Bias Score
Minor California Earthquakes Renew 'Big One' Fears
Three minor earthquakes hit California near the San Andreas Fault in the last 24 hours, prompting renewed concerns about the predicted 'Big One,' a magnitude 7.8 or greater earthquake that could cause widespread devastation based on historical patterns and expert predictions.
Minor California Earthquakes Renew 'Big One' Fears
Three minor earthquakes hit California near the San Andreas Fault in the last 24 hours, prompting renewed concerns about the predicted 'Big One,' a magnitude 7.8 or greater earthquake that could cause widespread devastation based on historical patterns and expert predictions.
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44% Bias Score
Idaho Earthquake Near Yellowstone Sparks Volcanic Concerns
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit southeastern Idaho near Soda Springs at 9:08 am ET Friday, located 126 miles from Yellowstone's caldera; the quake's shallow depth and proximity to the supervolcano raise concerns about potential future volcanic activity.
Idaho Earthquake Near Yellowstone Sparks Volcanic Concerns
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit southeastern Idaho near Soda Springs at 9:08 am ET Friday, located 126 miles from Yellowstone's caldera; the quake's shallow depth and proximity to the supervolcano raise concerns about potential future volcanic activity.
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48% Bias Score
Pacific Northwest Earthquake Threat Exacerbated by US Government Staffing Cuts
Scientists warn of a potential magnitude 9.0 earthquake and 100-foot tsunami along the Cascadia subduction zone, potentially causing 13,800 deaths and over 100,000 injuries; staffing cuts at USGS and NOAA hamper preparedness efforts.
Pacific Northwest Earthquake Threat Exacerbated by US Government Staffing Cuts
Scientists warn of a potential magnitude 9.0 earthquake and 100-foot tsunami along the Cascadia subduction zone, potentially causing 13,800 deaths and over 100,000 injuries; staffing cuts at USGS and NOAA hamper preparedness efforts.
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52% Bias Score
Istanbul's Earthquake Vulnerability: A Legacy of Unsustainable Urban Development
Mimar Mücella Yapıcı attributes Istanbul's vulnerability to earthquakes to socio-economic policies favoring international capital, neglecting sustainable urban planning since the Ottoman era, exemplified by the privatization of public spaces and the developer-centric construction system.
Istanbul's Earthquake Vulnerability: A Legacy of Unsustainable Urban Development
Mimar Mücella Yapıcı attributes Istanbul's vulnerability to earthquakes to socio-economic policies favoring international capital, neglecting sustainable urban planning since the Ottoman era, exemplified by the privatization of public spaces and the developer-centric construction system.
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44% Bias Score
Thai Executive Among 17 Charged in Bangkok High-Rise Collapse
Following the March 28 Myanmar earthquake, 17 individuals, including Italian-Thai Development president Premchai Karnasuta, surrendered to Thai police on Friday, facing criminal negligence charges for the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise that killed 92 people; investigations revealed structural flaws...
Thai Executive Among 17 Charged in Bangkok High-Rise Collapse
Following the March 28 Myanmar earthquake, 17 individuals, including Italian-Thai Development president Premchai Karnasuta, surrendered to Thai police on Friday, facing criminal negligence charges for the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise that killed 92 people; investigations revealed structural flaws...
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36% Bias Score
Bangkok Building Collapse Prompts 17 Arrests for Negligence
Following the March 28, 2024, Myanmar earthquake, a Bangkok building under construction collapsed, killing 92 and prompting the arrest of 17 individuals, including a prominent businessman, on charges of professional negligence, due to substandard materials and construction.
Bangkok Building Collapse Prompts 17 Arrests for Negligence
Following the March 28, 2024, Myanmar earthquake, a Bangkok building under construction collapsed, killing 92 and prompting the arrest of 17 individuals, including a prominent businessman, on charges of professional negligence, due to substandard materials and construction.
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36% Bias Score
Hagia Sophia Undergoes Extensive Restoration to Withstand Earthquakes
Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO site, is undergoing a multi-year restoration project focusing on its 31-meter dome to strengthen it against future earthquakes, while also preserving its mosaics and architecture; the project includes 3D scanning for long-term preservation and also recently reopened...
Hagia Sophia Undergoes Extensive Restoration to Withstand Earthquakes
Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO site, is undergoing a multi-year restoration project focusing on its 31-meter dome to strengthen it against future earthquakes, while also preserving its mosaics and architecture; the project includes 3D scanning for long-term preservation and also recently reopened...
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24% Bias Score
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