Oclock last night, causing the quakes epicentre was in a remote area of the high Atlas Mountains, and tremors were also reportedly felt in the capital rabat, some 350 kilometres away, as well as casablanca and essaouira. Charlotte winfield has this report. Streets filled with rubble and destruction. The earthquake struck Central Morocco shortly after 11pm on friday with an aftershock less than 20 minutes later. The quakes epicentre is in a remote area of the high Atlas Mountains but tremors are said to have been felt in the capital, rabat, more than 200 miles away. Theres reports that buildings in marrakeshs old city have been destroyed and one family was trapped in the rubble of a collapsed house. Many people are now said to be staying outside their homes in case the city is rocked by further powerful aftershocks. One man described feeling a violent tremor and seeing buildings moving, whilst another told reporters that people were in shock and panic. Holiday makers in marrakesh descri
Global warming. Hello. We start with a developing story from morocco. At least 296 people have been killed and many more injured in a powerful earthquake. Thats according to the countrys interior ministry. The 6. 8 magnitude quake struck in the early hours of saturday morning, localtime. Vision from marrakesh the closest major city to the epicentre shows crowds gathering outside, damaged buildings and piles of rubble lining streets. The quake s epicentre was in a remote area of the high Atlas Mountains, and tremors were also reportedly felt in the capital, rabat, some 350km away, as well as casablanca and essaouira. Here you can see more of the aftermath. Hospitals in marrakesh are reported to be treating many of those injured. Were following this story and will have more later this hour. Leaders from around the world are gathering in delhi, india for this years g20 summit. The g20 is comprised of 19 countries and the european union. Together they account for an estimated 86 of the wor
Storms ever recorded in the country. Authorities in the central city of larissa have ordered the evacuation of a District Threatened by floodwaters. Ten people are known to have died in the flooding, though some villages have yet to be reached by emergency services. Now on bbc news, the travel show. Thailands landscapes are like something from a dream. Ah imean. I mean, look at this. This is absolutely stunning . From Dazzling Coastlines to Lush Countryside and wildlife that will take your breath away. Visions of paradise that in normal times attract more than 30 million of us every year. But that weight of numbers isnt necessarily good news for this countrys fragile natural heritage. The boats are disturbing the sediment and that also harms a lot of the coral reef in this area. As far as caves go, this one is very impressive. Oh, its like paradise. Theres so much to explore. We should preserve this. This week, im in thailand, one of asias most visited destinations, to ask might its st
to flee their homes when the 6.8 magnitude quake struck shortly after 11 o clock last night, causing buildings to collapse. the quake s epicentre was in a remote area of the high atlas mountains and tremors were also reportedly felt in the capital rabat, some 350 kilometres away, as well as casablanca and essaouira. charlotte winfield has this report. streets filled with rubble and destruction. the earthquake struck central morocco shortly after 11pm on friday with an aftershock less than 20 minutes later. the quake s epicentre is in a remote area of the high atlas mountains but tremors are said to have been felt in the capital, rabat, more than 200 miles away. there s reports that buildings in marrakesh s old city have been destroyed and one family was trapped in the rubble of a collapsed house. many people are now said to be staying outside their homes in case the city is rocked by further powerful aftershocks. one man described feeling a violent tremor and seeing buildin
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