Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Panama: buildings collapse in the centre of the country, tsunami alert lifted
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NorwayOslo is deciphering the Panamanian earthquake first through its scientific measurement and the logic of the tsunami alert, with a Norwegian seismologist as a guarantee, before assessing the damage.
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AustraliaCanberra is gauging the Panamanian earthquake in terms of global trade: the Australian press is highlighting the spared canal and the USGS's estimated loss range of between 1% and 10% of Panama's GDP.
- Norway
Scientific framework
the narrative highlights the revision of the magnitude and the opinion of a Norsar expert before the damage.
What the account puts first
AustraliaCommercial
the narrative puts the state of the canal in the spotlight from the start, before the damage assessment in the affected provinces.
- Norway
Reliance on Panamanian authorities
the toll and affected areas are based on the president and the Minister of Health.
What it leans on
AustraliaReliance on agencies
the facts on the ground are based on testimonies and statements collected by AFP.