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Tengrinews.kz – A group of Chinese seismologists has warned of the potential for powerful earthquakes in China and neighboring regions, similar to those that occurred in Myanmar in March, according to the South China Morning Post.
Scientists from the Beijing Earthquake Agency predict the possibility of strong seismic activity, with earthquakes of magnitude 8.0, in China and nearby regions in the coming years.
The researchers analyzed seismic data from 1879 to the present day to identify six major earthquake periods.
“The region may now be entering the early phase of a new seismically active period,” journalists quoted the research team as saying.
At the end of March, a series of strong earthquakes with a maximum magnitude of 7.7 struck Myanmar. The tremors were also felt in Thailand, China, and Vietnam. In Myanmar, the earthquake caused significant destruction: numerous buildings were damaged, and many people required medical assistance. The disaster led to the collapse of a bridge over the Irrawaddy River and partial destruction of the historic Mandalay Palace. The authorities of Myanmar declared a state of emergency. A total of 3,400 people were killed.
