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New York City’s skyscrapers are built to withstand most earthquakes

Credit: AP/Julia Nikhinson

New York City’s skyscrapers are built to withstand most earthquakes

Powerful earthquakes in Japan leave at least 62 dead. Fears grow about saving people still trapped

Powerful earthquakes in Japan leave at least 62 dead. Fears grow about saving people still trapped

Geologist explains the ‘very scary’ earthquake felt by Maryland, DC residents

Geologist explains the ‘very scary’ earthquake felt by Maryland, DC residents

Strong earthquake in northwest China that killed at least 148 causes economic losses worth millions

Strong earthquake in northwest China that killed at least 148 causes economic losses worth millions

An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 131 people and is the deadliest in 9 years

An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 131 people and is the deadliest in 9 years

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, briefly prompting a tsunami warning

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, briefly prompting a tsunami warning

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Nepal villagers cremate loved ones who perished in an earthquake that killed 157 people

Nepal villagers cremate loved ones who perished in an earthquake that killed 157 people

Another powerful earthquake shakes quake-devastated region in western Afghanistan

Another powerful earthquake shakes quake-devastated region in western Afghanistan

Death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to over 2,000

Death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to over 2,000

How to help those affected by the earthquake in Morocco

How to help those affected by the earthquake in Morocco

Moroccans sleep in the streets for 3rd night following an earthquake that took more than 2,100 lives

Moroccans sleep in the streets for 3rd night following an earthquake that took more than 2,100 lives

7.2 earthquake strikes off southern Alaskan coast, tsunami advisory no longer in effect

7.2 earthquake strikes off southern Alaskan coast, tsunami advisory no longer in effect

Rescue worker in Turkey describes importance of ‘emotional support’ for those trapped

Rescue worker in Turkey describes importance of ‘emotional support’ for those trapped

Georgetown hair salon collects donations for Turkey, Syria earthquake survivors

Georgetown hair salon collects donations for Turkey, Syria earthquake survivors

At DC vigil, thoughts and prayers for earthquake victims in Turkey, Syria

At DC vigil, thoughts and prayers for earthquake victims in Turkey, Syria

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