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Strong Quake Hits Disaster-Stricken Ecuador
22 апреля, 2016
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Strong Quake Hits Disaster-Stricken Ecuador

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 magnitude struck off Ecuador’s disaster-stricken coast on Thursday, as survivors of an earlier deadly quake that killed 587 people clamored for food, water and medicine in parts of the disaster zone. The latest quake hit about 100 km (62 miles) north-northwest of Portoviejo and at a...

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Ecuador earthquake: At least 413 people confirmed dead
19 апреля, 2016
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Ecuador earthquake: At least 413 people confirmed dead

At least 413 people are now known to have died in the earthquake that struck Ecuador, the country's government says. The 7.8-magnitude quake struck Ecuador's Pacific coast on Saturday, and the search for survivors continues. The cost of rebuilding is likely to be in the billions of dollars, President Rafael Correa said...

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Ecuador earthquake: 10,000 troops deployed as rescue begins
18 апреля, 2016
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Ecuador earthquake: 10,000 troops deployed as rescue begins

Rescue efforts are under way in Ecuador after the country suffered its worst earthquake in decades, with at least 77 people confirmed dead. Some 10,000 troops and 3,500 police are being deployed in the affected areas. The powerful magnitude-7.8 quake struck early on Saturday evening and was felt as far away as neighbouring...

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Ecuador earthquake of 7.8 magnitude kills dozens
17 апреля, 2016
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Ecuador earthquake of 7.8 magnitude kills dozens

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has killed at least 41 people in Ecuador, Vice-President Jorge Glas says. The quake struck at 18:58 local time on Saturday (23:58 GMT) near the northern coastal town of Muisne. Severe damage is reported in many areas, with a bridge destroyed as far south as Guayaquil about 300km (190 miles)...

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