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At least 100 dead after powerful earthquakes strike western Afghanistan: UN
Gefn:
t least 100 people are dead and at least 500 injured after powerful earthquakes struck western Afghanistan on Saturday, the United Nations said.
The United States Geological Survey reported two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes, as well as several strong aftershocks, near the city of Herat. One of the aftershocks had a 5.9 magnitude.
The initial earthquake struck 40 km west of the city of Herat around 11 a.m. local time, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan. It was felt in neighboring Badghis and Farah provinces.
"Initial assessments indicate that as many as 100 people have been killed across eight villages in Zindajan Province, Herat Province ... with a further 500 people injured," the agency said in an update, noting that "unconfirmed reports suggest this figure may be closer to 320 people."
https://abc7news.com/at-least-100-dead-after-powerful-earthquakes-strike-western-afghani/13875116/
Gefn:
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Earthquakes in Afghanistan Kill Nearly 200, Officials Say
Two 6.3-magnitude quakes were followed by several large aftershocks, devastating entire villages in the western part of the country.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/07/world/asia/earthquake-afghanistan.html
Gefn:
is it me or is this getting biblical?
Wingnut:
Let the Taliban handle it. They are good humanitarians.
Cyber Liberty:
--- Quote from: Gefn on Saturday, Oct 07, 2023 02:19 pm ---is it me or is this getting biblical?
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I don't think so yet. If a northern front is created by Hezbollah then it certainly will get worse, with attendant damage to the economy. Oil could get insanely high, and we are stuck for production to catch up, thanks to Democrats. In the 1973 Yom Kippur war, gas at the pump went from $.25 up to $.50 (and higher) practically overnight.
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