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.
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Glossary
Mandalay - The second-largest city in Myanmar (formerly called Burma). It is known as a city of gold, with pagodas and Buddhist burial grounds.
Earthquake - The shaking of the surface of the Earth after a sudden burst of energy at a tectonic plate boundary.
Myanmar - The largest country in mainland south-east Asia, formerly known as Burma. It is an ethnically diverse place, something that has often resulted in fierce conflict.
Epicentre - The central focus of something. In an earthquake, the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.
Thailand - A country in South East Asia whose neighbours include Malaysia and Cambodia.
Seismic waves - A wave of energy produced by earthquakes, explosions or other energetic sources.
Antioch - An ancient Greek city, now in modern-day Turkey.
Corrupt - A corrupt person abuses their power for personal gain. It often involves bribery.