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Cascadia Earthquake Risk: Coastal Land Subsidence and Increased Flooding
A new study reveals a 15% chance of a magnitude 8.0+ earthquake on the Cascadia fault in the next 50 years, potentially causing coastal land to sink over six feet, dramatically increasing sea levels and flood risks from northern California to Washington, with lasting impacts on coastal populations, ...
Cascadia Earthquake Risk: Coastal Land Subsidence and Increased Flooding
A new study reveals a 15% chance of a magnitude 8.0+ earthquake on the Cascadia fault in the next 50 years, potentially causing coastal land to sink over six feet, dramatically increasing sea levels and flood risks from northern California to Washington, with lasting impacts on coastal populations, ...
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16% Bias Score
Japan's Nankai Earthquake: 300,000 Predicted Deaths
A new government assessment estimates that a Nankai megathrust earthquake and tsunami could kill almost 300,000 people in Japan, causing \$1.66 trillion in economic losses, prompting revisions to disaster prevention and resilience plans.
Japan's Nankai Earthquake: 300,000 Predicted Deaths
A new government assessment estimates that a Nankai megathrust earthquake and tsunami could kill almost 300,000 people in Japan, causing \$1.66 trillion in economic losses, prompting revisions to disaster prevention and resilience plans.
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36% Bias Score
Hanyu: 2011 Quake Motivated Figure Skating Career, Ongoing Disaster Relief
Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu reveals that supporting his native northeastern Japan's recovery from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami was a major factor in his career, citing personal experience of the disaster and ongoing efforts to aid recovery in multiple quake-hit regions, including fundrais...
Hanyu: 2011 Quake Motivated Figure Skating Career, Ongoing Disaster Relief
Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu reveals that supporting his native northeastern Japan's recovery from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami was a major factor in his career, citing personal experience of the disaster and ongoing efforts to aid recovery in multiple quake-hit regions, including fundrais...
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36% Bias Score
İzmir Faces Urgent Tsunami and Volcanic Eruption Risks
Professor Hasan Sözbilir warned that a tsunami in the Aegean Sea could reach İzmir's coast in under 30 minutes, urging the inclusion of volcanic eruption risks in the city's disaster plan due to the region's history of interconnected seismic, volcanic, and tsunami activity.
İzmir Faces Urgent Tsunami and Volcanic Eruption Risks
Professor Hasan Sözbilir warned that a tsunami in the Aegean Sea could reach İzmir's coast in under 30 minutes, urging the inclusion of volcanic eruption risks in the city's disaster plan due to the region's history of interconnected seismic, volcanic, and tsunami activity.
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44% Bias Score
Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake Strikes Caribbean, Prompts Tsunami Warnings
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 200 kilometers southwest of the Cayman Islands, prompting tsunami warnings for several Caribbean nations, including Jamaica, Cuba, Mexico, and Haiti; initial reports indicate no immediate casualties or damage, but authorities ordered evacuations and beach closures.
Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake Strikes Caribbean, Prompts Tsunami Warnings
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 200 kilometers southwest of the Cayman Islands, prompting tsunami warnings for several Caribbean nations, including Jamaica, Cuba, Mexico, and Haiti; initial reports indicate no immediate casualties or damage, but authorities ordered evacuations and beach closures.
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28% Bias Score
Santorini Earthquake Swarm Prompts Mass Evacuation, State of Emergency Declared
Over 7,000 earthquakes have hit Santorini since January 24, 2024, prompting over 10,000 residents to evacuate due to fears of a volcanic eruption and tsunami from the nearby Kolumbos volcano, leading to a state of emergency until March 1st.
Santorini Earthquake Swarm Prompts Mass Evacuation, State of Emergency Declared
Over 7,000 earthquakes have hit Santorini since January 24, 2024, prompting over 10,000 residents to evacuate due to fears of a volcanic eruption and tsunami from the nearby Kolumbos volcano, leading to a state of emergency until March 1st.
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52% Bias Score
Cascadia Earthquake to Cause Prolonged Coastal Flooding
A new study reveals that a Cascadia earthquake will cause significant coastal land subsidence in Oregon and Washington, resulting in prolonged flooding that will affect more than double the number of people and structures currently at risk, exacerbating the impact of the tsunami and the effects of c...
Cascadia Earthquake to Cause Prolonged Coastal Flooding
A new study reveals that a Cascadia earthquake will cause significant coastal land subsidence in Oregon and Washington, resulting in prolonged flooding that will affect more than double the number of people and structures currently at risk, exacerbating the impact of the tsunami and the effects of c...
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16% Bias Score
Japan's Nankai Trough Megaquake: Revised Death Toll Estimate at 298,000
A revised Japanese government report estimates up to 298,000 deaths in a Nankai Trough megaquake, significantly short of the 80 percent reduction target, necessitating major revisions in evacuation strategies and infrastructure improvements, with projected economic losses reaching $1.8 trillion.
Japan's Nankai Trough Megaquake: Revised Death Toll Estimate at 298,000
A revised Japanese government report estimates up to 298,000 deaths in a Nankai Trough megaquake, significantly short of the 80 percent reduction target, necessitating major revisions in evacuation strategies and infrastructure improvements, with projected economic losses reaching $1.8 trillion.
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44% Bias Score
Increased Seismic Activity in Iberian Peninsula Raises Concerns of Imminent Major Earthquake
Following recent earthquakes near Seville and Lisbon, experts warn of a potentially imminent major earthquake in the Iberian Peninsula due to tectonic plate pressures, highlighting concerns about outdated building codes and preparedness.
Increased Seismic Activity in Iberian Peninsula Raises Concerns of Imminent Major Earthquake
Following recent earthquakes near Seville and Lisbon, experts warn of a potentially imminent major earthquake in the Iberian Peninsula due to tectonic plate pressures, highlighting concerns about outdated building codes and preparedness.
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56% Bias Score
Santorini Earthquake Risk Prompts Greek Government Action
Greek authorities are implementing preventative measures following increased seismic activity near Santorini, including constructing an emergency port and urging residents to prepare for potential evacuations due to the risk of a larger earthquake and possible tsunami.
Santorini Earthquake Risk Prompts Greek Government Action
Greek authorities are implementing preventative measures following increased seismic activity near Santorini, including constructing an emergency port and urging residents to prepare for potential evacuations due to the risk of a larger earthquake and possible tsunami.
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36% Bias Score
Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake Strikes Western Caribbean, Triggering Tsunami Advisory
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 130 miles south-southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands, at 6:23 p.m. ET on Saturday, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Cayman Islands and briefly for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to its location near the boundary between the North America and Car...
Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake Strikes Western Caribbean, Triggering Tsunami Advisory
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 130 miles south-southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands, at 6:23 p.m. ET on Saturday, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Cayman Islands and briefly for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to its location near the boundary between the North America and Car...
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40% Bias Score
Santorini Earthquake: Minimal Risk to Turkey Assessed
A Dokuz Eylül University report assesses that a 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Santorini would be felt at intensity 5 in Turkey, causing no casualties if precautions are taken; a resulting tsunami would take 30-180 minutes to reach Turkey's coast with a maximum height of 2 meters, allowing for evacua...
Santorini Earthquake: Minimal Risk to Turkey Assessed
A Dokuz Eylül University report assesses that a 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Santorini would be felt at intensity 5 in Turkey, causing no casualties if precautions are taken; a resulting tsunami would take 30-180 minutes to reach Turkey's coast with a maximum height of 2 meters, allowing for evacua...
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48% Bias Score
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