Deadly Philippines earthquake found to have raised seabed by up to 2 metres
Summary
A strong earthquake in the southern Philippines raised the seabed by up to 2 meters, exposing coral reefs and harming marine life. The 7.8-magnitude quake caused at least 61 deaths and left 40 people missing.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck southern Mindanao island with a magnitude of 7.8.
- At least 61 people died, and around 40 remain missing.
- The seabed rose by as much as 2 meters due to a geological event called coastal uplift.
- The shoreline extended by up to 200 meters in some areas.
- Coral reefs and seagrass beds were exposed, leading to the death of marine animals like fish, eels, clams, and shells.
- The Cotabato Trench, located about 50 km off Mindanao's coast, caused the uplift by shifting.
- Local residents reported the seabed changes and were worried about fumes from decaying sea creatures.
- Survey teams are still evaluating the full area affected by the uplift.
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