A part of Afghanistan not known for seismic activity was struck by an 'unprecedented' number of big earthquakes this week and no one knows when they'll end, an expert says

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Several tents that residents of Herat are sleeping in to avoid buildings that could collapse in future earthquakes.
Thousands of people living in Herat are now sleeping in tents to stay safe from buildings that could collapse in future quakes.

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Turkey stocks drop, lira hovers near record low as President Erdogan declares a 3-month state of emergency after devastating earthquake

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A money changer counts Turkish lira bills at an currency exchange office in Istanbul December 16, 2014.

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Oil prices rise as the outlook for China's demand brightens and after Turkey's earthquake ignites supply concerns

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The mysterious iron ball at the center of the Earth may have stopped spinning and reversed direction

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A 3D rendering of the Earth's layers, including its core.
A 3D rendering of the Earth's layers, including its inner core.

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