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Mindanao quake highlights Metro Manila's seismic vulnerability

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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao in the Philippines, causing significant damage and resulting in at least 19 deaths. The tremor also triggered tsunami warnings along the southern coast. Disaster planners are concerned that a similar event on the West Valley Fault, which runs through the densely populated Metro Manila, could have catastrophic consequences due to limited evacuation routes and the fault's potential to produce a magnitude 7.2 earthquake. AI

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Mindanao quake highlights Metro Manila's seismic vulnerability

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jeoffrey Maitem ·

    Mindanao quake exposes Philippines’ vulnerability to ‘Big One’ tremor in Metro Manila

    A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao on Monday morning served as a stark reminder of the Philippines’ vulnerability to a major quake in Metro Manila, disaster experts said. The tremor, which triggered tsunami warnings along the southern coast, left co…

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