1.8K views · 2.8K reactions | Portugal  is a southwestern European country on the Iberian Peninsula, with Lisbon as its capital. Known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, Port wine, and Fado music, Portugal combines tradition with modern charm and enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate. #documentary #documentaryfilm #storytelling #jayveescars #geography | Denis Karori | Facebook

On All Saints' Day in 1755, Lisbon, Portugal, was struck by a devastating earthquake, followed by a tsunami and fires that nearly destroyed the city. Historical accounts suggest that the earthquake had a magnitude of about 8. 5–9. 0, which caused widespread destruction over southern Portugal, parts of Spain, and Morocco. The city of Lisbon was particularly hard hit, with most buildings including many historical landmarks reduced to rubble. The disaster killed tens of thousands of people, with es

136K views · 523 reactions | A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Victoria, Australia, on Wednesday. Videos of people experiencing the quake and its aftermath are now going viral across social media — including one from the live telecast of the ‘ABC News Breakfast.' Aussie PM Scott Morrison told the media there are no reports of serious injuries due to the quake. | NowThis | Facebook

The unique challenge of preparing for an earthquake vs storm WATCH: Rappler senior reporter Bea Cupin talks about the different challenge in preparing for an earthquake compared to a typhoon. Cupin covered the immediate aftermath of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu with Cebu-based reporter John Sitchon. Listen to The Green Report episode here: https://www.rappler.com/environment/disasters/the-green-report-cebu-earthquake-road-recovery/ | Rappler