The people of a village high in the Atlas Mountains erupted in anger when the Moroccan government left them alone for three days to dig out and bury their loved ones.
Tag: Earthquakes
A woman who lost her brothers in the Morocco earthquake took time to process her grief.
More than 2,000 people were killed in the quake that hit Morocco on Friday night. Hardest hit was the province of Al Haouz, which is home to Amizmiz.
Morocco Rescuers Slow to Reach Hardest Hit Areas After Quake
It remained unclear how quickly emergency teams would be able to reach the victims and prevent more deaths. Many of the areas affected by the quake are remote mountain villages that are not easily accessible.
How to Help Victims of the Earthquake in Morocco
Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Morocco.
Serious Earthquakes Have Hit Morocco Before
The deadliest quake in Morocco’s recent history was a 5.8-magnitude temblor that killed about 12,000 people in 1960.
Morocco Earthquake: At Least 296 Dead, Military Says
The government released a preliminary toll after shaking was felt from Rabat to Marrakesh.
Months After Earthquake, Syrians Feel Forgotten
In northwestern Syria, a devastating quake six months ago compounded the damage of years of civil war. U.S. lawmakers just visited for the first time in a decade.
A Ceaseless War Leaves Lethal Threats Lurking Underfoot
Even as the fighting in Syria has largely stalled, more than a decade of conflict has left behind an array of unexploded munitions like cluster bombs. An earthquake in February heightened the risks.
Was That an Earthquake in Rome? No, It Was a Travis Scott Concert.
The rap star’s show in Rome at the Circus Maximus, an archaeological site by day and concert venue by night, has raised concerns about the risks posed by crowds.
Iceland Monitors New Volcanic Eruption
Larger eruptions have disrupted European air travel, but officials said this small one, in an uninhabited area that until recently had been dormant for centuries, posed no immediate risks.