Why was Myanmar earthquake so deadly? Scientists explain

Why was Myanmar earthquake so deadly? Scientists explain

The deadly earthquake that struck near Mandalay on Friday was caused by “strike-slip faulting” along the boundary of the India and Eurasia plates.

Tectonic Fury: Why Myanmar’s Earthquake Took So Many Lives

Cover Image Attribute: The collapsed Maha Myat Muni Buddhist pagoda following an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Friday (28 March 2025) / Source: EPAOn March 28, 2025, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, leaving a trail of destruction that has claimed over 1,600 lives and injured thousands more, with the toll expected to rise as rescue efforts continue. The epicenter, located near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest…

Sagaing's failure is at a point where the Indian tectonic plate meets the Sonda plate

The recent earthquake in Myanmar has been considered one of the strongest in decades, with a devastating impact on population and infrastructure. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), there is a 35% chance that the number of victims will be between 10,000 and 100,000 people. How did the earthquake that occurred in Myanmar originate? Experts point out that the earthquake originated in the Sagaing failure, where the Indian tectonic plate…

Redacción / Grupo Canton The devastating earthquake in Myanmar, recorded as the strongest in 75 years, left thousands of victims and millionaire damage, with an estimated cost higher than the country's GDP. International.- The violent earthquake that shook Myanmar recently has been categorized by scientists as one of the most devastating in the [...] The post Scientists explain why Myanmar's earthquake was so devastating appeared first on Quinta…

Experts say that the violent earthquake that shook Myanmar on Friday (28) was probably the strongest ever recorded in the country in decades and, based on catastrophe models, estimate that there may be thousands of deaths. Read more (03/29/2025)