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Series of Ethiopia earthquakes trigger evacuations
Evacuations were underway in Ethiopia Saturday after a series of earthquakes, the strongest of which, a 5.8-magnitude jolt, rocked the remote north of the Horn of Africa nation. Earthquakes are common in Ethiopia due to its location along the Great Rift Valley,
Series of earthquakes rattle Ethiopia
Evacuations were underway in Ethiopia after a series of earthquakes, the strongest of which was a 5.8 magnitude jolt, rocked the remote north of
Series of earthquakes hit Ethiopia after months of seismic activity, thousands evacuated
Ethiopia lies along the Great Rift Valley– a part of the East African Rift System. This system is one of the most extensive rifts on Earth’s surface, and extends from Jordan in southwestern Asia through eastern Africa,
Ethiopia evacuates 80,000 after earthquakes, fears of volcanic eruption
Ethiopia’s government said it is evacuating approximately 80,000 people following a series of small-scale earthquakes in the Afar, Oromia and Amhara regions. At least 10 earthquakes were reported in Ethiopia since Friday, and there are signs of possible volcanic activity.
Risk of Ethiopian volcanic eruption prompts evacuation of residents
A volcano in northeastern Ethiopia was showing signs of starting to erupt on Friday, prompting authorities to move residents to temporary shelters, a state-affiliated broadcaster and a government geological office said.
Magnitude 5.5 Quake Strikes Ethiopia, Volcano Erupts
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck northern Ethiopia Friday, where a volcano erupted after months of increased seismic activity, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and local media said.
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