Death toll in Myanmar earthquake nears 700, with hundreds more injured
It sent buildings in many areas toppling to the ground, buckled roads, caused bridges to collapse and burst a dam.
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It sent buildings in many areas toppling to the ground, buckled roads, caused bridges to collapse and burst a dam.
Two violent earthquakes rocked Southeast Asia, killing at least 144 people in Myanmar, and at least 10 people in Bangkok, Thailand's capital. Anna Coren has the latest.
Rescue crews are searching for survivors after a powerful earthquake killed at least 154 people across Myanmar and Thailand. CBS News' Tina Kraus has the story.
There are fears of strong aftershocks after deadly earthquakes slammed Myanmar and other parts of Southeast Asia. Zhenming Wang, an associate professor at the University of Kentucky, joins CBS News with more.
Myanmar says more than 144 people are dead after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Southeast Asia. Tim and Abbey Allen, two Americans teaching in Thailand, join CBS News with more on their experience during the quake.
The earthquake that rocked Myanmar and was felt in Thailand reached a 7.7 magnitude. John Colin Mutter, a professor at Columbia University, joins CBS News with more details on the severity of the deadly phenomenon.
Myanmar is asking for international assistance after a deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that reverberated in Thailand. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake has reportedly buried people under rubble and killed at least three people, according to the government. The death toll is expected to rise. CBS News' Errol Barnett has the latest.
At least two severe earthquakes shook Southeast Asia, rocking Myanmar and shocking parts of Thailand. The first 7.7-magnitude quake shook Myanmar and reportedly trapped people under rubble. The government has confirmed several deaths. Sebastian Wolff felt the earthquake in Bangkok and escaped unharmed from the 20th floor of his building. CBS News' Anna Coren has the latest confirmed information.
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A deadly earthquake has struck the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, damaging buildings in the capital, including one housing the U.S. embassy.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the South Pacific island of Vanuatu, cutting off communication in many areas and triggering at least one massive landslide.
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