Israeli Woman in Panama Documents Earthquake Damage
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
An Israeli woman, Nurit Goren, living in Panama has documented the extensive damage caused by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck the country's southern coast. Videos shared by Goren show collapsed structures, debris, and a compromised water supply, with the resident stating, "we have no clean water." Tsunami warnings were issued for several Central American countries, and the U.S. is providing aid to Panama.
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- An Israeli woman in Panama shared footage of destruction from a magnitude 7.6 earthquake.
- The earthquake caused damaged buildings, collapsed walls, and disrupted the water supply.
- Tsunami warnings were issued for multiple Central American countries following the quake.
- The U.S. is sending aid and personnel to Panama to help with earthquake recovery.
- An aftershock measuring magnitude 5.82 was reported about 30 minutes after the main tremor.
An Israeli woman living near Playa and near the town of Nao, Panama, has shared footage of the destruction caused by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck the country's southern coast. Nurit Goren posted videos on her Instagram account showing damaged buildings, collapsed walls and ceilings, and debris scattered across the ground.
In her recordings, Goren documented the damage to structures and infrastructure in her residential area, highlighting the impact on the water supply. "The 42-meter deep well is completely mixed, and we have no clean water," she stated. Additional videos depicted parts of buildings that had crumbled, furniture and objects strewn about, and other areas of devastation.
The earthquake was felt across various parts of Central America. Eyewitnesses in Panama described the powerful tremor to Reuters news agency, with a magnitude 5.82 aftershock reported about half an hour later. The earthquake also caused disruptions in Panama, with local media reporting the temporary closure of the country's international airport as a precautionary measure.
Following the quake, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued alerts for potentially dangerous waves along the coasts of several countries, including Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Chile, and El Salvador. The United States is also sending aid and personnel to Panama to assist with the aftermath of the strong earthquake.
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