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Colombia earthquake: Death toll rises to over 100
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Extra Extra has grouped 29 reports on this story from 20 news outlets across the political spectrum. By political lean, that breaks down as 6 left-leaning, 14 center, and 9 right-leaning sources.
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Coverage of this story has developed over roughly 11 hours, so the perspectives below capture how the framing shifted as the story matured.
Below, the same story is laid out side by side as left, center, and right outlets reported it. Read across the columns and watch what changes: the headline emphasis, which facts lead, the adjectives, and what each side leaves out. The story itself rarely changes — the framing almost always does.
Outlets covering this story: New York Times, TIME, El País (English), AFP, UPI, The Japan Times, Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle, NHK World, BBC News, PBS NewsHour, BBC World, Boston Herald, CBN News, The Jerusalem Post, WORLD, Townhall, The Christian Post, Catholic News Agency, Legal Insurrection.
Left(6)
New York TimesAAug 11, 12:14 AM
Major Quake Hits Colombia, Killing at Least 111
Rescue crews and regular people searched for survivors, and the death toll was likely to rise. More than 1,500 homes were damaged, the president said.
New York TimesAAug 10, 10:56 PM
Here Is Where Colombia’s Quake Hit Hardest
A line of cities near the epicenter sustained major damage, images show. The Colombian capital appeared largely spared.
New York TimesAAug 10, 10:04 PM
Images Emerge From Quake-Battered Colombia
The most powerful temblor in a decade struck in a Pacific Coast region, killing over 100 people.
TIMEBAug 10, 7:41 PM
What to Know About the Earthquake in Colombia
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rattled western Colombia on Monday, causing widespread destruction and leaving at least 111 people dead.
El País (English)BAug 10, 8:12 PM
Over 100 people dead after magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Colombia
The tremors began at 7.35 am and lasted four minutes. The mayor of Cali, where structures have collapsed, has asked people to walk out of buildings if they see any cracks
New York TimesAAug 10, 9:56 PM
The Evening: An Earthquake Shakes Colombia
Plus, Trump calls for fewer childhood vaccines. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
Center(14)
AFPAAug 10, 8:47 PM
At least 111 people killed after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia - SBS
At least 111 people killed after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia SBS
UPIBAug 11, 1:13 AM
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 in Colombia
The Colombian government declared a "national disaster" after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the western part of the country Monday.
The Japan TimesBAug 10, 3:04 PM
More than 100 killed after strongest quake this century hits western Colombia
The quake struck just days after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president, thrusting the new administration into its first major crisis.
AFPAAug 10, 3:09 PM
18 killed as powerful quake hits Colombia - Jagonews24.com
18 killed as powerful quake hits Colombia Jagonews24.com
Al JazeeraBAug 11, 1:06 AM
Soldiers take cover as Colombia quake flattens military barracks
Video shows soldiers running from buildings at a military base in Cali as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
Deutsche WelleAAug 10, 6:58 PM
Colombia earthquake: Death toll rises to over 100
A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing dozens of people and trapping many under rubble. Cities including Cali, Pereira and Manizales were among the hardest-hit.
NHK WorldAAug 10, 9:00 PM
Death toll rises to 111 as magnitude-7.4 earthquake hits Colombia - nhk.or.jp
Death toll rises to 111 as magnitude-7.4 earthquake hits Colombia nhk.or.jp
BBC NewsAAug 11, 1:59 AM
At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years
The magnitude 7.4 quake had its epicentre in Chocó province, near the Pacific Coast, but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.
Al JazeeraBAug 10, 10:35 PM
Al Jazeera reporter on the ground as Colombia quake death toll rises
Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia.
Al JazeeraBAug 10, 9:48 PM
Colombia’s Espriella to lead emergency efforts following Bogota earthquake
Colombia’s newly inaugurated president announced to lead emergency rescue efforts in Bogota’s earthquake-struck areas.
AFPAAug 10, 3:24 PM
Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake sparks evacuations in Colombia - Ada Derana
Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake sparks evacuations in Colombia Ada Derana
PBS NewsHourAAug 10, 10:55 PM
7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia, crumbling homes and buildings
A powerful and deadly earthquake hit Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, toppling buildings and leaving a trail of destruction. Geoff Bennett reports.
Al JazeeraBAug 10, 10:46 PM
Moment of terror as powerful earthquake shakes airport in Colombia
Video from Pereira airport in Colombia shows violent shaking during a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
BBC WorldAAug 10, 8:55 PM
Watch: Moment powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and crumbles buildings
At least 111 people have been killed and dozens more injured after the 7.4 temblor hit the western part of the country, according to local officials.
Right(9)
Boston HeraldBAug 10, 8:22 PM
Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people - Boston Herald
Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people Boston Herald
CBN NewsCAug 10, 6:53 PM
Magnitude 7.4 Quake Hits Western Colombia, Killing at Least 111 People
The Jerusalem PostBAug 10, 3:52 PM
At least 111 killed, more trapped under rubble after 7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar shared his concerns about the earthquake in a statement and offered his Colombian counterpart any assistance Israel could provide in the aftermath of the quake.
WORLDCAug 10, 4:37 PM
Dozens confirmed dead after massive quake hits Colombia - wng.org
Dozens confirmed dead after massive quake hits Colombia wng.org
TownhallDAug 10, 10:30 PM
Death Toll Rises to 111 As Massive Earthquake Terrorizes Colombia
The Christian PostCAug 10, 9:25 PM
Colombia's Evangelical churches seek to understand the impact of the earthquake
Evangelical churches in Colombia are seeking to understand the impact of the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Monday, August 10. While authorities continue with a general assessment
Catholic News AgencyCAug 10, 4:13 PM
Earthquake in Colombia causes at least 20 deaths, partial collapse of neo-Gothic cathedral
The death toll remains unknown as authorities assess the damage, which affected several cities in the western part of the country.
Legal InsurrectionCAug 10, 10:00 PM
7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Western Colombia, Killing More Than 100
Meanwhile, there are signs of Increased activity at the nation's Puracé volcano. 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Western Colombia, Killing More Than 100 first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
The Christian PostCAug 10, 3:43 PM
Powerful earthquake shakes Colombia, causes destruction, casualties
An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shook Colombia on Monday morning. The movement was strongly felt in several regions of the country and caused damage, evacuations and casualties.
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