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A shallow 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Esmeraldas, Ecuador injured 20 people, destroyed many buildings, and caused power outages. The government is mobilizing aid efforts, while a suspension of operations at the …
6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Esmeraldas, Ecuador, Causing Damage and Injuries Read More
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Esmeraldas, Ecuador, causing injuries and property damage. Early reports indicate at least 20 injured and power outages. Authorities issued a tsunami alert, later canceled. …
Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Ecuador’s Pacific Coast, Causing Injuries and Damage Read More
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Esmeraldas, Ecuador, injuring over 20 people and displacing 540 residents on Friday morning. Significant structural damage was reported, alongside power outages. Authorities are mobilizing resources …
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Ecuador, Causes Injuries and Damage Read More
A significant oil spill in Ecuador’s Amazon has polluted rivers and a vital wildlife refuge, affecting over 500,000 residents. A rupture in a Petroecuador pipeline allowed crude oil to flow …
Environmental Crisis: Major Oil Spill Devastates Ecuador’s Amazon Region Read More
Ecuador’s Petroecuador declared force majeure on March 18, 2025, after a devastating oil spill triggered by a landslide. The spill, which began on March 13, severely contaminated the Esmeraldas River, …
Ecuador Faces Oil Spill Crisis: Petroecuador Declares Force Majeure Read More
Ecuador is combating a significant oil slick from a pipeline rupture affecting rivers and drinking water supplies. Approximately 500,000 residents are impacted, prompting an environmental emergency declaration. Recovery efforts are …
Ecuador Confronts Oil Spill Crisis and Water Emergency Read More
Ecuador’s Petroecuador declared force majeure on the SOTE pipeline after a landslide caused an oil spill, impacting export commitments, particularly to Shell Plc. The spill contaminated the Esmeraldas River, prompting …
Ecuador’s Petroecuador Declares Force Majeure Due to Oil Spill Crisis Read More
Ecuador’s Petroecuador declared an emergency due to a significant oil spill from a ruptured pipeline, impacting hundreds of thousands’ access to drinking water. The force majeure clause invoked aims to …
Ecuador Declares State of Emergency Following Oil Spill Crisis Read More
Ecuador’s Petroecuador declared a ‘force majeure’ emergency after an oil spill from a ruptured pipeline contaminated rivers, affecting drinking water for hundreds of thousands. The company suspended crude exports while …
Ecuador Declares Emergency as Oil Spill Disrupts Water Supply and Exports Read More
Ecuador faces a major environmental crisis due to an oil spill from a ruptured pipeline, affecting drinking water supplies for approximately 500,000 residents. An emergency declaration has been made, with …
Ecuador Battles Environmental Crisis Amid Spreading Oil Spill Read More