Aerial Footage Shows Extent of Damage in Papua New Guinea Following Earthquakes

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on February 26, triggering landslides, damaging buildings, and causing the closure of oil and gas operations.The earthquake was followed by at least 13 reported aftershocks measuring 5.0 or more, including a 6.4-magnitude quake early on February 27.Unconfirmed reports stated that up to 30 people were believed to have been killed.

The PNG disaster management office said it could take days to confirm the death toll.This video posted on Facebook shows the extent of the damage caused by landslides in a remote area of the country. Credit: Bernard James McQueen via Storyful.