Could we ever stop these tragedies? Friday’s earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand have left thousands dead and injured. But there may be ways of minimising future damage.
Mourning after ‘supersonic jet’ quake
Devastation: Entire neighbourhoods of Mandalay, above, are in ruins. Experts fear the death toll could reach 10,000. Glossary
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Epicentre - The central focus of something. In an earthquake, the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.
Bangkok - Thailand's capital city, with a population of 11 million.
Seismic waves - A wave of energy produced by earthquakes, explosions or other energetic sources.
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