Morocco earthquake: A look at the deadliest quakes over the past 25 years
1 year, 3 months ago

Morocco earthquake: A look at the deadliest quakes over the past 25 years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here’s a look at the deadliest earthquakes over the past 25 years: ___ — Sept. 8, 2023: In Morocco, a magnitude 6.8 temblor kills more than 1,000 people. — Oct. 8, 2005: A magnitude 7.6 earthquake kills over 80,000 people in Pakistan’s Kashmir region. — Dec. 26, 2004: A magnitude 9.1 quake in Indonesia triggers an Indian Ocean tsunami, killing about 230,000 people in a dozen countries. — Aug. 17, 1999: A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Izmit, Turkey, killing about 18,000 people.

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Tibet earthquake aftermath: Thousands of homes destroyed, 126 killed as rescue efforts continue
Top News
1 day, 6 hours ago

Tibet earthquake aftermath: Thousands of homes destroyed, 126 killed as rescue efforts continue

The Hindu  

More than 400 people trapped by a strong earthquake in the foothills of the Himalayas have been rescued, Chinese officials said, while over 30,000 residents have been relocated, as the search for survivors entered a second day on Wednesday. An initial survey showed 3,609 homes had been destroyed in the Shigatse region of Tibet, which is home to 800,000 people, …

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China
2 days, 2 hours ago

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China

The Hindu  

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 that killed more than 50 people in western China near Nepal on Tuesday was one of the country's deadliest in recent years. Here's a list of major recent earthquakes: — May 2008: A magnitude 7.9 earthquake leaves nearly 90,000 people dead or missing and presumed dead in Sichuan province. — April 2010: …

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China
2 days, 3 hours ago

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China

Associated Press  

BEIJING — A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 that killed at least 126 people in western China near Nepal on Tuesday was one of the country’s deadliest in recent years. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print FILE -A Hui ethnic minority man walks past cracked walls and collapsed brick walls in …

Tibet earthquake: Nine dead as 7.1-magnitude quake felt in Nepal and India
Top News
2 days, 5 hours ago

Tibet earthquake: Nine dead as 7.1-magnitude quake felt in Nepal and India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake …

At least 126 killed as powerful earthquake hits Tibet
2 days, 9 hours ago

At least 126 killed as powerful earthquake hits Tibet

Al Jazeera  

At least 188 injured as tremors also shook buildings in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan and India. A strong earthquake has struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities, killing at least 126 people and leaving more than 100 others wounded, Chinese authorities said. Very strong 7.0 #quake hits near Shigatse, Tibet, China – info, user reports and updates | Jan 7, 2025 …

Ten deadliest earthquake in world
2 days, 9 hours ago

Ten deadliest earthquake in world

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/10 On October 7, 2023, at around 11:11 local time, a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Herat City in western Afghanistan. Image Source : Social media 2/10 The 2015 Nepal earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.8, caused over 9,000 deaths and widespread devastation. Image Source : Social media 3/10 The May 2008 Sichuan earthquake, with …

‘Turkey quake to Gaza conflict’: Reviewing 2024, a year of unrelenting tragedies
1 week, 2 days ago

‘Turkey quake to Gaza conflict’: Reviewing 2024, a year of unrelenting tragedies

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 which comes to an end within a few hours, was marred by a series of profound tragedies and natural disasters, escalating the harsh realities of a rapidly increasing volatile global landscape. Top global conflicts in 2024 Israel-Hamas war On October 7, 2023, the terrorist group Hamas launched a military assault on Israel killing more than 1,000 people …

An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage
2 months, 3 weeks ago

An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage

The Independent  

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5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Syria, triggers memories of 2023 disaster
4 months, 3 weeks ago

5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Syria, triggers memories of 2023 disaster

Hindustan Times  

An earthquake shook central Syria late Monday, local authorities said, causing no major damages but rattling the nerves of residents who remembered last year’s devastating temblor that struck northern Syria and Turkey. On Feb. 6, 2023, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Syria and Turkey, killing more than 59,000 people. Syria’s National Center for Earthquakes said a 5.5 magnitude quake …

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits Turkey, some houses damaged but no casualties reported
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits Turkey, some houses damaged but no casualties reported

India TV News  

Ankara: A moderately strong earthquake struck central Turkey on Thursday, the country's disaster management agency said, causing damage to some buildings in Tokat province, some 450 km from the capital Ankara. This comes over a year after a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck parts of southern Turkey and neighbouring Syria last year, killing more than 59,000 people. The 7.8 magnitude …

A look at events surrounding the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria a year ago
11 months ago

A look at events surrounding the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria a year ago

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — A year ago, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria, causing widespread destruction and the loss of over 59,000 lives. In Syria’s northwestern Idlib province, the White Helmets rescue organization blamed the international community for the delays while the Turkish government faced criticism for its slow response, with many people waiting days for help. …

A look at events surrounding the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria a year ago
11 months ago

A look at events surrounding the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria a year ago

The Independent  

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Deadliest earthquakes of 2023: Seven quakes that hit Asian, West Asian countries
1 year ago

Deadliest earthquakes of 2023: Seven quakes that hit Asian, West Asian countries

Live Mint  

The year 2023 witnessed some devastating earthquakes in several Asian and West Asian countries in which thousands of people lost their lives. Here is the list of the deadliest natural disasters of 2023: TURKEY and SYRIA A series of massive earthquakes struck south-eastern Türkiye near the border with the Syrian Arab Republic on 6 February 2023. a magnitude 7.8 earthquake …

5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Aceh province. No casualties reported
1 year ago

5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Aceh province. No casualties reported

Associated Press  

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — A strong and shallow undersea earthquake shook part of Indonesia’s Aceh province Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.9 earthquake was centered 362 kilometers east of Sinabang, a coastal town in Aceh province at a depth of 10 kilometers. A magnitude 5.6 earthquake …

Natural disasters that plagued the world in 2023
1 year ago

Natural disasters that plagued the world in 2023

Al Jazeera  

Natural calamities and harsh weather dominated news headlines in 2023. Seismic tremors, massive floods, raging wildfires, unrelenting droughts, landslides, cyclones and storms hit around the world, killing and displacing tens of thousands of people. On September 8, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck western Morocco, killing at least 2,900 people and wounding 5,500. It was followed by another magnitude 6.3 earthquake …

Yearender 2023: From Cyclone Biparjoy to China earthquake, top 10 natural calamities of this year
1 year ago

Yearender 2023: From Cyclone Biparjoy to China earthquake, top 10 natural calamities of this year

India TV News  

Yearender 2023: ​A natural disaster is a natural occurrence that causes great damage to property or loss of human life. Turkey–Syria earthquakes As many as 59,259 people lost their lives after a massive earthquake of 7.8 magnitude jolted parts of Turkey and Syria on February this year. According to the State's Revenue and Disaster Management Ministry, over 12 lakh people …

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China
1 year ago

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China

Associated Press  

BEIJING — An earthquake that killed more than 120 people in China this week was the country’s deadliest in nearly a decade. Here’s a list of major recent earthquakes: — May 2008: A magnitude 7.9 earthquake leaves nearly 90,000 people dead or missing and presumed dead in Sichuan province. — April 2010: A magnitude 7.1 earthquake kills 2,698 people in …

A glance at some of Nepal's deadliest earthquakes
1 year, 2 months ago

A glance at some of Nepal's deadliest earthquakes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook …

In graphics | The science of earthquakes, explained
1 year, 2 months ago

In graphics | The science of earthquakes, explained

Firstpost  

In the last six days, Afghanistan has witnessed two frighteningly strong earthquakes – each measuring 6.3 on the Richter Scale, causing the death of over 1,000 people and injuring countless others. We break it down for you “We are so scared that we haven’t gone inside for days now.” In Afghanistan, two massive earthquakes have rattled people and left them …

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits western Afghanistan, no immediate reports of casualties
1 year, 2 months ago

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits western Afghanistan, no immediate reports of casualties

Firstpost  

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Wednesday, hitting an area where more than 2,000 people were killed after a series of similar tremors on the weekend A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Wednesday, hitting an area where more than 2,000 people were killed after a series of similar tremors on the weekend. “We can’t give exact …

Powerful earthquakes kill 2,053 people in Afghanistan. Here is what to know
1 year, 3 months ago

Powerful earthquakes kill 2,053 people in Afghanistan. Here is what to know

Al Jazeera  

Authorities say 9,240 people are injured and 1,320 houses damaged or destroyed. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake followed by three strong aftershocks hit western Afghanistan on Saturday. The main earthquake hit about 40km northwest of Herat, capital of Herat province, the United States Geological Survey said. Janan Sayeeq, spokesman for the Ministry of Disasters, said 2,053 people were killed, 9,240 injured, …

Powerful earthquake kills more than 100 people in western Afghanistan
1 year, 3 months ago

Powerful earthquake kills more than 100 people in western Afghanistan

Al Jazeera  

The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue after the magnitude 6.3 earthquake. A powerful earthquake followed by strong aftershocks has killed more than 100 people in western Afghanistan, local officials said, as the United Nations warned that the death toll could rise as search and rescue efforts continue. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 40km …

Two 6.3-magnitude earthquakes kill dozens and injure many more in western Afghanistan
1 year, 3 months ago

Two 6.3-magnitude earthquakes kill dozens and injure many more in western Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes killed dozens of people in western Afghanistan on Saturday, the country’s national disaster authority said. Mohammad Abdullah Jan said four villages in the Zenda Jan district in Herat province bore the brunt of the quakes and aftershocks. At least five powerful earthquakes struck the city around noon, Herat city resident Abdul Shakor Samadi said. “As deaths …

Two magnitude 6.3 earthquakes kill dozens and injure many more in Afghanistan
1 year, 3 months ago

Two magnitude 6.3 earthquakes kill dozens and injure many more in Afghanistan

LA Times  

An aerial view of the outskirts of Herat, Afghanistan, in June. Two earthquakes rocked the western province Saturday, the country’s national disaster authority said. Two magnitude 6.3 earthquakes killed dozens of people in western Afghanistan on Saturday, the country’s national disaster authority said. At least five powerful earthquakes struck the city around noon, Herat city resident Abdul Shakor Samadi said. …

AP PHOTOS: Moroccan earthquake shattered thousands of lives
1 year, 3 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Moroccan earthquake shattered thousands of lives

The Independent  

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AP PHOTOS: Moroccan earthquake shattered thousands of lives
1 year, 3 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Moroccan earthquake shattered thousands of lives

Associated Press  

AMIZMIZ, Morocco — With their arms around each other, three boys walked through the streets of their town at the foot of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 800 people and damaging buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech. People observe a burial prayer for …

Watch scenes from Morocco after deadliest earthquake in over six decades
1 year, 3 months ago

Watch scenes from Morocco after deadliest earthquake in over six decades

The Independent  

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British family describe Morocco earthquake terror as they fled crumbling hotel and spent night sleeping outside: 'We grabbed our four-year-old and ran as the walls were cracking'
1 year, 3 months ago

British family describe Morocco earthquake terror as they fled crumbling hotel and spent night sleeping outside: 'We grabbed our four-year-old and ran as the walls were cracking'

Daily Mail  

She says they have had no direct communication with their travel agency Carina Lewis, 43, was holidaying with her family when the earthquake struck A British mother has described her family's terror at being caught in Friday's Moroccan earthquake which forced them to flee their crumbling hotel and spend a night sleeping outside. A British mother has described her family's …

Morocco earthquake death toll surpasses 2,800, over 2,500 injured
1 year, 3 months ago

Morocco earthquake death toll surpasses 2,800, over 2,500 injured

Firstpost  

Search teams from Spain, Britain and Qatar joined Moroccan efforts to find survivors from the 6.8 magnitude quake that struck in the High Atlas Mountains late on Friday, flattening the traditional mud brick houses ubiquitous in the region Villagers in parts of Morocco devastated by the country’s biggest earthquake in over a century camped outside for a fourth night on …

Morocco earthquake death toll rises to 2,800 as search for survivors continues
1 year, 3 months ago

Morocco earthquake death toll rises to 2,800 as search for survivors continues

Live Mint  

Villagers in parts of Morocco, struck by the country's most powerful earthquake in more than a century, endured their fourth night sleeping outdoors on September 11 as the death toll climbed to over 2,800 people, Reuters reported. Search teams from various countries have joined Moroccan efforts to locate survivors after the 6.8 magnitude quake hit the High Atlas Mountains late …

Maps and photos: Morocco earthquake damage
1 year, 3 months ago

Maps and photos: Morocco earthquake damage

CNN  

CNN — Nearly 3,000 people are dead, towns and villages are decimated and rescuers are trawling for survivors after a massive earthquake ripped through Morocco. While casualties are still being updated, it has already become the second deadliest earthquake in North Africa since at least 1900, EM-DAT data shows. Fadel Senna/AFP via Getty Images/Twitter The Kharbouch Mosque, a small place …

Where did the Morocco earthquake hit? Map reveals the epicentre was in the High Atlas Mountains - as scientists say 6.8 magnitude tremor is the biggest to hit the country in 120 years
1 year, 3 months ago

Where did the Morocco earthquake hit? Map reveals the epicentre was in the High Atlas Mountains - as scientists say 6.8 magnitude tremor is the biggest to hit the country in 120 years

Daily Mail  

This map reveals the epicentre of the deadly Morocco earthquake, which killed over 2,500 people and injured thousands more when it struck last Friday. Geologists said the 6.8 magnitude tremor was the biggest quake to hit the heart of the country in more than 120 years and the deadliest in six decades. Where the earthquake struck: This map reveals the …

Earthquake robbed Moroccan villagers of almost everything — loved ones, homes and possessions
1 year, 3 months ago

Earthquake robbed Moroccan villagers of almost everything — loved ones, homes and possessions

Associated Press  

TAFEGHAGHTE, Morocco — His dead relatives have been dug out and buried, but the remnants of Musa Bouissirfane’s former life are still trapped under rubble and dust in the ruins of the mud-brick Moroccan village of Tafeghaghte. People and dogs dig through the rubble of a home that was damaged by an earthquake, in the village of Tafeghaghte, near Marrakech, …

What to know about the Morocco earthquake and the efforts to help
1 year, 3 months ago

What to know about the Morocco earthquake and the efforts to help

The Independent  

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Death toll from Morocco earthquake rises to 2,122
1 year, 3 months ago

Death toll from Morocco earthquake rises to 2,122

China Daily  

An emergency worker and a dog search bodies on the rubbles, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, in Amizmiz, Morocco, Sept 10, 2023. AMIZMIZ, Morocco - At least 2,122 people have been killed and 2,421 injured since a massive earthquake struck central Morocco on Friday night, according to the latest update from the Moroccan Interior Ministry on Sunday. The …

Rescuers in Morocco race against time searching for quake survivors
1 year, 3 months ago

Rescuers in Morocco race against time searching for quake survivors

China Daily  

Emergency crews work, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, in Amizmiz, Morocco, Sept 10, 2023. AMIZMIZ, Morocco - Rescuers are racing against time to search for survivors on Sunday around 40 hours after a deadly 6.8-magnitude earthquake wreaked havoc in central Morocco. Xinhua reporters saw piles of building debris left by the quake in a residential neighborhood in Amizmiz, …

Watch live: Rescuers search for survivors following deadly earthquake in Morocco
1 year, 3 months ago

Watch live: Rescuers search for survivors following deadly earthquake in Morocco

The Independent  

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More than 2,000 people dead after 7-magnitude earthquake strikes Morocco: ‘Our neighbours are under rubble’
1 year, 3 months ago

More than 2,000 people dead after 7-magnitude earthquake strikes Morocco: ‘Our neighbours are under rubble’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Interior Ministry said 2,012 people had been killed …

Morocco earthquake 2023: Area mapped as tremors killed over 2,000 in north Africa’s most powerful in decades
1 year, 3 months ago

Morocco earthquake 2023: Area mapped as tremors killed over 2,000 in north Africa’s most powerful in decades

The Independent  

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Morocco earthquake death toll surpasses 2000, nation declares three days of mourning
1 year, 3 months ago

Morocco earthquake death toll surpasses 2000, nation declares three days of mourning

Firstpost  

At least 2,012 people are confirmed dead, while 2,059 were injured, including 1,404 in a critical condition, interior ministry said in statement. More than 2,000 people have died and at least 2,000 more have been injured, many of them critically, after a powerful earthquake struck Morocco late on Friday, the interior ministry said on Saturday. At least 2,012 people are …

Morocco earthquake death toll: Live tracker
1 year, 3 months ago

Morocco earthquake death toll: Live tracker

Al Jazeera  

More than 2,900 people have died in Moroccos’s deadliest earthquake in more than 60 years. The death toll from a powerful earthquake that hit Morocco’s Atlas Mountains region late on Friday has risen to 2,901. Authorities have declared three days of national mourning, with many left homeless following the country’s deadliest earthquake in more than 60 years. The earthquake’s epicentre …

Morocco earthquake kills thousands, reducing homes to rubble as rescue teams search for survivors
1 year, 3 months ago

Morocco earthquake kills thousands, reducing homes to rubble as rescue teams search for survivors

ABC  

A powerful magnitude-6.8 earthquake in Morocco has killed thousands and destroyed many buildings. The earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas mountains late on Friday night. People are waiting at the airport to leave Morocco after the deadly earthquake. Many homes were destroyed in the earthquake, including Abdellatif Ait Bella's home.

Morocco earthquake death toll climbs to over 2,000 amid fears number will rise even further as nation declares three days of national mourning and rescuers trawl through rubble in Marrakesh as hopes f
1 year, 3 months ago

Morocco earthquake death toll climbs to over 2,000 amid fears number will rise even further as nation declares three days of national mourning and rescuers trawl through rubble in Marrakesh as hopes f

Daily Mail  

Morocco has declared three days of national mourning after an earthquake killed at least 2,000 people - with Britons among those missing amid fears the death toll could climb even higher. Rescuers use a small excavator to search for survivors under the rubble of a collapsed house in Moulay Brahim, Al Haouz province, on September 9 The army recovers the …

Live Updates: Offers from abroad start to pour in to Morocco after devastating earthquake
1 year, 3 months ago

Live Updates: Offers from abroad start to pour in to Morocco after devastating earthquake

Associated Press  

Follow live updates of a deadly, powerful earthquake that struck Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people and causing widespread damage in and around the city of Marrakesh. A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 800 people and damaging buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech. WHAT TO KNOW: — …

Morocco earthquake toll crosses 1,000, more than 700 ‘critical’ | Top Updates
1 year, 3 months ago

Morocco earthquake toll crosses 1,000, more than 700 ‘critical’ | Top Updates

Hindustan Times  

The death toll from a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday night surpassed 1,000, Reuters reported citing state television. The Interior Ministry of Morocco on Saturday morning confirmed at least 1,037 fatalities, mostly in tourist city of Marrakech and five provinces near the quake’s epicentre, and another 1,204 people were injured. Top updates on the Morocco earthquake: …

Video shows the moment earthquake hit Morocco killing over 630 people
1 year, 4 months ago

Video shows the moment earthquake hit Morocco killing over 630 people

Hindustan Times  

A CCTV camera purportedly captured the moment a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on Friday night killing at least 632 people and injuring over 329 others. Several buildings and heritage sites have been damaged due to the Morocco Earthquake. Several buildings and heritage sites, including the red walls which surround the old city and are a UNESCO World Heritage site, have …

Morocco: 296 dead after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake
1 year, 4 months ago

Morocco: 296 dead after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake

Op India  

On the night of Friday, September 8, 2023, a powerful earthquake struck Morocco, registering 6.8 on the Richter Scale. Tragically, the Interior Ministry of the North African country reported that the earthquake had claimed the lives of at least 600 individuals, with an additional 153 sustaining injuries. Reports of damage after 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits Morocco pic.twitter.com/tQqYsosW8x — BNO News September …

Earthquake in Morocco kills 600 people: Pained by loss of lives, says PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Earthquake in Morocco kills 600 people: Pained by loss of lives, says PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Rabat : A powerful earthquake that struck Morocco late Friday night killed at least 600 people, the country's Interior Ministry said. Moroccans posted videos showing buildings reduced to rubble and dust and parts of the famous red walls that surround the old city in historic Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage site, damaged. The USGS said the epicentre was 18 kilometers …

Powerful quake in Morocco kills more than 2,000 people and damages historic buildings in Marrakech
1 year, 4 months ago

Powerful quake in Morocco kills more than 2,000 people and damages historic buildings in Marrakech

The Hindu  

A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco, sending people racing from their beds into the streets and toppling buildings in mountainous villages and ancient cities not built to withstand such force. By midday, people were outside mourning neighbors, surveying the damage on their camera phones and telling one another “May God save us.” Hamid Idsalah, a 72-year-old mountain guide, said he …

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