Event Brief
Bangkok's Soft-Soil Basin May Intensify Earthquakes
Filed: Apr 02, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
Summary: Research indicates Bangkok's soft-soil basin could amplify earthquake shaking by 3 to 6 times.
WHO: Researchers
WHAT: Study on earthquake shaking amplification
WHEN: Apr 02, 2026 at 4:35 AM ET
WHERE: Bangkok
WHY: To assess the impact of the city's geological features on earthquake intensity.
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