On Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck southwest Pakistan, followed by another 6.8 shake on Saturday. The earthquakes claimed more than 800 lives. Recuperation continues in this seismically active region of the Indian subcontinent.
While the earthquakes have not been directly attributed to climate change, the creation of a brand new "island" off the coast of Pakistani province following the quakes has baffled the scientific community.