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Was the sinkhole a sign? A Curse or Consequence?? A warning by nature?? Global warming impacts? Signs of deeper environmental and infrastructural crises???
Myanmar Earthquake: Destroyed a Nation.
- On March 28, 2025, Myanmar was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake centered in the Mandalay region, followed by an aftershock of 6.4 magnitude within 12 minutes.
- Many videos of earthquakes set Earth in shock.
- 140 people have died as a result of the tragedy, and many more are now homeless.
- Neighboring countries India, China, and Thailand felt the tremors, prompting evacuations in several cities.
- The rescues became challenging due to ongoing instability.
- Many countries opened their helping hands. India launched ‘Operation Brahma,’ sending all the needs: food, shelter, and medical care.
South Korea Wildfires: A Crisis Still Burning?
- While Myanmar is shaking, Korea is still burning out, battling one of the worst wildfire outbreaks in its history.
- More than 20 wildfires have broken out nationwide since March 21, 2025, forcing 37,000 people to evacuate and taking at least 30 lives.
- More than 48,238 hectares had been burned by the fire in Uiseong alone, devastating ecosystems, buildings, and land.
- In an effort to put out the fire as fast as possible, 1600 people and 35 helicopters are battling it, hoping the fire will be out soon.
Seoul Sinkhole: When the ground finds a way.
- As if the wildfires weren’t enough, on March 25, 2025, a 20-meter-deep sinkhole appeared unexpectedly in the popular route in the Myeongil-dong district, causing yet another shock to South Korea.
- Tragically, a 33-year-old biker was engulfed by the ground and died.
- Authorities are still looking into the sinkhole’s causes, which might include soil erosion, water erosion, or shocks from the Myanmar earthquake.
The Bigger Picture: A Curse or a Consequence?
- Some people think it’s bad luck, but scientists suggest it could be caused by urbanization, climate change, and earthquakes.
- The link between these calamities may not be supernatural but rather a sobering reminder that the world is at a turning point and must either prepare and adapt or face more catastrophic events.
The Final Thought.
Myanmar shakes, Korea burns, and Seoul sinks—Is Asia cursed by nature?? The answer lies not in the fate but in our responsibilities towards protecting the place we live. The time to act is now, before the next attack.
IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE WORLD CHANGE, BE THE CHANGE.
