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Seconds of shaking, decades of neglect
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (433+ words) The aftershocks - physical, ecological, and social - stretch far into the future, revealing just how unprepared our cities truly are Earthquakes are a wake-up call that natural hazards can rapidly transform into human-induced catastrophes when urban planning, governance, and environmental stewardship…...
4.1-magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Bangladesh
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (78+ words) A 4.1-magnitude earthquake was felt in different parts of Bangladesh early Tuesday. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and India's National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said the tremor struck at 4:36am. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department also confirmed the incident, saying the epicentre…...
Best free earthquake alert apps for smartphones
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (516+ words) A new wave of seismic tools is reshaping how people prepare for sudden ground shifts. Here's a quick look at the mobile apps, built to deliver faster alerts and clearer information when it counts. Earthquake early warnings often feel abstract…...
Tangail at high risk of earthquake
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (423+ words) As one of the country's three main seismic zones lies in Madhupur upazila of Tangail, a strong earthquake may strike the district, experts warn. After several earthquakes were felt across the country recently, the Madhupur fault has again come into…...
Earthquake in the Bay of Bengal Shakes Teknaf
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (220+ words) A minor tremor was felt in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, following an earthquake that struck the Bay of Bengal shortly on Thursday night. The 4.0-magnitude quake occurred at 3:29 am, with its epicenter located approximately 118 kilometers from Teknaf. According to the earthquake......
Oil, gas exploration drilling suspended over earthquake risk
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (210+ words) The drilling operations have been halted until 8am on Tuesday The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has instructed that drilling activities in the country's oil and gas exploration wells be suspended for 48 hours considering the risk of earthquake. On…...
Experts warn Bangladesh faces risk of major earthquakes
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (480+ words) Bangladesh sits atop three active plates, increasing seismic threat Bangladesh may be heading toward a major seismic disaster if long-stored tectonic energy is released, leading earthquake and geography experts have warned. Their concerns intensified after Friday's moderate quake, which shook…...