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Local properties damaged from earthquake
Wadeville licensing department temporally closed after tremors caused some damaged to the infrastructure
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UPDATE: The recent earthquake is being investigated
BRAAMFONTEIN – Associate professor Susan Webb says investigations into two earthquakes that struck in Botswana and Stilfontein in April are…
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What to do during an earthquake
Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture.
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Interactive Map: Major earthquakes over the past decade
With yet another devastating earthquake that has shaken the world, we take a look at previous disasters from across the…
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4.6 magnitude quake hits Gauteng
The quake, hit at approximately 1am and is the second in South Africa in less than three weeks.
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The up’s and down’s of earthquakes
Earthquakes between 5.5 and 6.1 in magnitude result in moderate damage to buildings. Only around 500 of these occur each…
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Six tips for surviving an earthquake
The August 5 earthquake which struck South Africa is a good example of how something can happen when it is…
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The science behind an earthquake
“Southern Africa is known to be tectonically stable. A 5.3 magnitude quake is really big for South Africa,” said geologist,…
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The quake of 2014 – South Africans see the lighter side
Merely moments after a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit a large part of central South Africa social media was a buzz,…
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DEMS spokesperson shares the trials and tribulations firefighters face
“Firefighter's efforts to protect their communities and the environment are honoured on this globally observed day. It also serves to…
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DEMS collaborates with rescue unit for 24-hour training simulation
The simulation was based on a 7.6 magnitude earthquake (on the Richter Scale) that happened at around 13:00 in Maputo,…
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Locals educated on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
A diagnosis of PTSD is made when the symptoms cause distress and interference in daily life.
