Thailand earthquake creates incredible scenes in Bangkok as tides flow out of hotel pools, virus video
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Thailand, causing tides and buildings to collapse in Bangkok.
On Friday, a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Thailand, causing buildings in Bangkok to sway violently. The tremor that originated in neighboring Myanmar caused widespread panic in the Thai capital. According to the GFZ Center for Earth Sciences in Germany, the depth of the earthquake is only 10 kilometers, making its impact even stronger.
One of the most surprising moments of the earthquake was captured in a viral video showing the rooftop pool in a skyscraper responding to tremors. Videos widely shared on social media show the pool swaying like a tide, overflowing the edges as swimmers try to stay floating. The surreal scene shocked the audience, and many were amazed at how people in the pool kept calm despite the shock.
Bangkok’s incredible scene: Earthquake hits while people swim in skyscraper pools. The water is like a tide, but they ride pic.twitter.com/fitisxjro
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In a more tragic event, a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed after the earthquake. The structure can be seen in another dramatic video, where the structure collapses on the top of the crane. For safety reasons, onlookers can be heard screaming and running. Police reported that they were responding to the scene near the bustling Chatuchak market in New York City, but the casualties remain unknown.
Bangkok has a location of more than 17 million residents and is filled with high-rise buildings, many of which are trembling. The epicenter of the earthquake is about 50 kilometers east of Monywa, Myanmar, a country facing turmoil due to the civil war. Although reports of Myanmar damage are unclear, strong earthquakes left lasting effects in Thailand, reminding the region of its vulnerability to seismic activity.
