- NEWS EXPLAINER
- Clarification 13 September 2023
- Update 14 September 2023
Why was the Morocco earthquake so deadly?
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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-02880-3
Updates & Corrections
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Clarification 13 September 2023: This article has been updated to make clear that the 1,739 historical earthquakes did not all happen in Morocco, but their activity was felt there.
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Update 14 September 2023: This article was updated on 14 September with additional information from researchers in Morocco.
References
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