Myanmar’s deadly M7.7 earthquake packed the energy of 300 atomic bombs—and its shallow 10km depth made shaking especially violent. The disaster highlights risks in the Himalayan-Burmese Arc, where India’s tectonic plate slams into Eurasia at 5cm/year!
Perfect Storm of Destruction 🌀
📍 Epicenter near Mandalay (pop. 1.3M)
🖐️ Weak building standards collapsed under stress
🌋 Landslides blocked rescue routes for hours
Survival 101: Quake Edition 🚨
During shaking: Drop, cover, hold! Skip doorways. Outdoors? Sprint to open spaces.
Aftermath prep: Store 3 days of water/food, learn gas valve shutdowns, stash flashlight + shoes by your bed.
History Repeats?
Similar destruction hit Myanmar in 1930’s M7.3 Bago quake. Solutions? Reinforced buildings + regular drills → proven lifesavers in quake zones globally.
