While the authorities continue to warn for a volcanic eruption, they say that any disruption to air travel will probably be minimal.
Tag: Earthquakes
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Closes After Thousands of Earthquakes
The tourist attraction, a geothermal spa that is popular with Americans, said it would “carefully monitor the seismic developments” as a precautionary measure.
Earthquake in Nepal Renews Fears on Preparations for a Bigger One
The Himalayan country is far behind in enforcing construction codes despite sitting on the fault lines of two major tectonic plates, experts say.
Nepal Quake Kills at Least 70
As rescuers searched the mountainous villages where the earthquake struck, officials cautioned that the death toll was likely to rise, noting that communications were cut off with many areas.
Food Aid Sustains Quake-Hit Villages in Morocco, for Now
The earthquake that struck Morocco on Sept. 8 killed about 3,000 people and disrupted food supplies for thousands in regions long subject to the vagaries of fickle seasons.
A Father, an Earthquake and the Desperate Search for a Missing Son
Over a week since a major earthquake decimated his village in northwest Afghanistan, Noor Ahmad is on a harrowing hunt to find his 5-year-old.
Afghanistan Struck by Two More Strong Earthquakes
Herat Province, near the site of three earlier quakes that killed more than 1,000 people in recent days, was shaken violently again early Sunday.
In Afghanistan, Fear and Despair After Three Big Earthquakes
Seemingly unending earthquakes in Afghanistan have killed nearly 1,300 people and amplified already troubling times since the Taliban seized power.
‘The Wrath of God’: Afghans Mourn Unimaginable Loss From Quake
The deadliest earthquake to strike the country in decades leveled entire hamlets. Many people lost most, if not all, of their immediate family.
Afghanistan Struck By Large Quake Days After Deadly Temblors
A magnitude-6.3 earthquake rocked Herat City, near the site of two devastating ones that killed more than 1,000 people last weekend.