Philippines earthquake lifts seabed 2 meters
‘Coastal uplift’ exposes coral and kills marine life, as residents say shorelines extended by up to 200 metres A powerful earthquake that killed at least 61 people in the Philippines this week raised the seabed by as much as 2 metres (6.6ft), exposing coral and harming marine life, the country’s environment department has said. At least 40 people are still missing after the 7.8-magnitude quake off southern Mindanao island on Monday, according to updated tolls from the disaste
A recent earthquake in the Philippines caused the seabed to rise by up to 2 meters, revealing coral and impacting marine life. Residents reported that shorelines had expanded by as much as 200 meters. The earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, resulted in at least 61 fatalities. Over 40 individuals remain unaccounted for following the disaster. The country's environment department confirmed the seabed elevation. The incident has raised concerns about the environmental effects of seismic activity. The event has highlighted the need for improved disaster preparedness in the region.
It underscores the environmental and human impacts of seismic events in vulnerable regions.
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