Myanmar Quake Death Toll Soars Past 1,600, Geologist Warns ‘Worst Not Over’, Aftershocks ‘May Last…’

Myanmar Quake Death Toll Soars Past 1,600, Geologist Warns ‘Worst Not Over’, Aftershocks ‘May Last…’

The massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 unleashed a force equivalent to hundreds of nuclear bombs, according to geologists, as the death toll continues to rise and tremors ripple across the region. “The force that a quake like this releases is about 334 atomic bombs,” geologist Jess Phoenix told CNN. Watch for more details.00:00 Introduction00:36 Geologist warns ‘worst may not be over’2:23 Ongoing civil war, communication blackout hinders disaster assessment5:34 International community has pledged aid to support rescue and relief efforts n18oc_world n18oc_crux