Morocco’s Occupation of Western Sahara Is Hindering Earthquake Relief Efforts

On September 8, 2023, Morocco was rocked by a devastating earthquake in the Marrakesh-Safi region that injured and killed thousands. Located in an area of seismic hazard and in proximity of the African-Eurasian plates, the country also lies in a problematic collisional zone (where tectonics plates meet) with an increased vulnerability to catastrophic events. More recent earthquakes in Morocco…

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