Deadly Philippines earthquake found to have raised seabed by up to 2 metres
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines caused a geological phenomenon known as coastal uplift, raising the seabed by up to 2 meters. The event has exposed coral reefs and seagrass beds, significantly altering the local coastline.
Why it matters
The environmental impact of this seismic event poses long-term risks to marine ecosystems and coastal geography in the region.
Damage on the coastline in Sarangani province, Philippines, on Thursday. Photograph: Xinhua/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Damage on the coastline in Sarangani province, Philippines, on Thursday. Photograph: Xinhua/Shutterstock Philippines Deadly Philippines earthquake found to have raised seabed by up to 2 metres ‘Coastal uplift’ exposes coral and kills marine life, as residents say shorelines extended by up to 200 metres
The article relies on scientific data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology and environmental agencies.
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