Philippines Conducts Nationwide Earthquake Drill Simulating M8.5 Quake, Tsunami
The Philippines conducted its Fourth Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED), simulating a magnitude 8.5 earthquake and a subsequent tsunami. The exercise, with Santa Ana, Cagayan as the main pilot area, aimed to enhance response capabilities through collaboration among government agencies and local units.
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