How did the Myanmar earthquake occur? | Explained

[ad_1] The story so far: The powerful earthquake in Myanmar on March 28 had its source in central Myanmar, about 20 km from Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. Mandalay, located on the east bank of the Irrawaddy river, is close to one of the most seismically active faults in the region, called the Sagaing fault,…

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Mint Quick Edit | Aid for Myanmar matters in multiple ways

[ad_1] With Myanmar devastated by an earthquake that has claimed more than 1,600 lives, India has initiated efforts to assist it in relief and rescue missions. Under Operation Brahma, two naval ships with relief supplies were despatched. Two others will follow. Also Read: Earthquake insurance: India’s coverage is woefully inadequate Also, the Air Force has…

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Myanmar earthquake: India’s National Centre for Seismology says soil liquefaction caused severe damage

[ad_1] Rescuers resume operations at the Chatuchak site of a skyscraper collapse on March 29, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. In the aftermath of the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar, Bangkok finds itself in an unprecedented state of paralysis on March 28, 2025. | Photo Credit: Getty Images India’s earthquake monitoring agency, the National Centre…

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