On Friday, a powerful magnitude-7.9 earthquake rattled Myanmar's Shan State, causing severe damage around Inle Lake, the country’s second-largest lake. Many residential and religious structures in nearby villages collapsed under the quake’s force.
Among the most affected sites was the revered Phaungdawoo Pagoda. The earthquake inflicted cracks on its platform and walls, and reduced the surrounding water level by nearly three feet, underlining the extensive impact on the region's cultural heritage.
Local authorities are currently assessing the damage while rescue efforts are underway. The incident has spurred conversations on enhancing the resilience of historical infrastructures to protect vital landmarks from future natural disasters.
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Second-largest lake in Myanmar damaged in Friday's magnitude-7.9 quake
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