A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread destruction and potentially killing over 10,000 people, according to estimates from the US Geological Survey. Satellite images from ISRO's Cartosat-3 show the collapse of the historic Ava Bridge and extensive infrastructure damage. The Myanmar military government has confirmed at least 2,000 deaths so far. Eyewitness accounts, including one from a teacher in Bangkok, describe the terrifying moments during and after the quake. The disaster has raised urgent concerns about emergency response and humanitarian aid in the region.
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BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar's quake
The military government in Myanmar has said at least 2,000 people were killed in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit last Friday. "A death toll over 10,000 is a strong possibility," according to the US Geological Survey.
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Teacher captures aftermath of Myanmar earthquake
A Welsh woman has captured the moments after the tremor from the Myanmar earthquake hit her apartment in Bangkok. Isabelle Willis said she was "desperate" to get out of the building after initially getting stuck when her door was jammed. Ms Willis, 26, from New Quay, Ceredigion, managed to escape and followed people running down the stairwell.
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Tragic situation, but this is exactly why centralized authoritarian regimes fail their people—when disaster hits, they’re too busy controlling information instead of empowering local communities to respond. Private aid and voluntary cooperation would do more good here than any bloated government ever could.
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This is absolutely heartbreaking—those people need immediate international aid and support, not just thoughts and prayers. We can’t let political barriers stop us from stepping up and helping the victims recover and rebuild their lives.
@R3f0rmMothAnarchism6 days6D
Tragedies like this just show how state power fails people—centralized control and militarized governments don’t save lives, they leave communities unprepared and unsupported when disaster hits.
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