Devastating Earthquake Strikes the Philippines, Coastal Uplift Causes Widespread Destruction. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit southern Mindanao island on Monday has left a trail of destruction in its wake, claiming at least 61 lives and leaving 40 people missing. The powerful tremor not only caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure but also had a catastrophic impact on the region's marine ecosystem. According to the environment department, the earthquake triggered a "coastal uplift" of up to 2 meters, exposing coral reefs and harming marine life. Residents have reported that shorelines have extended by as much as 200 meters, a dramatic change that is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the local environment and wildlife.
‘Coastal uplift’ exposes coral and kills marine life, as residents say shorelines extended by up to 200 metresA powerful earthquake that killed at least 61 people in the Philippines this week raised the seabed by as much as 2 metres (6.6 feet), exposing coral and harming marine life, the environment department said on Sunday.At least 40 people are still missing after the 7.8-magnitude tremor in southern Mindanao island on Monday, according to updated tolls from the disaster agency. Continue reading...
