Earthquake in Burma: "Reactions of magnitude 6 or 6.5 are to be expected in the coming weeks"

Yann Klinger is a seismologist at the Institut de physique du globe de Paris. He describes geophysical activity in the country, at the junction of Indian and Eurasian plates, which explains the deadly earthquake that occurred on Friday.

On March 28, the earthquake in Burma hit Thailand. Two Britons were in Bangkok near the 30-storey building that collapsed. Testimonial.

The various experts have emphasized that Friday's earthquake was probably the strongest recorded in the country in decades and, based on ...

Experts estimate that the impact of the earthquake that struck Burma on Friday could reach tens of thousands of deaths.

In Burma more than 14 of at least magnitude 6 have been recorded in the last century, including one of magnitude 6.8 near Mandalay in 1956, lists Brian Baptiste, seismologist at the London Geological Institute (BGS).

The number of people injured after the earthquake in Burma is more than 2,000, so it is feared that the death toll will continue to rise. Source: EFE The Burmese military junta said on Saturday that there are a total of 1 002 dead, 2 376 wounded and 30 missing from the earthquake that shook the center-north of Burma (Myanmar) on Friday, according to the first accounts after visiting some devastated areas.The military regime, which has held power…