Figure skating: Olympic champion pair

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair

Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara pose for a photo with panels announcing rewards of 20 million yen ($130,000) each from their corporate sponsor Kinoshita Group Co. in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026. They won gold in the figure skating pairs and silver in the team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair

Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura (far R) and Ryuichi Kihara (2nd from R) receive panels announcing rewards of 20 million yen ($130,000) each from Naoya Kinoshita, president of Kinoshita Group Co., their company sponsor, in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026. They won gold in the figure skating pairs and silver in the team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

US: Protesters Rally Against ICE Near Super Bowl Site

About a thousand people marched near Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, protesting against ICE and demanding no new federal funding for the agency. More than 130 groups joined the rally, saying they wanted to show immigration enforcement was not welcome in their communities.

US: Protesters Rally Against ICE Near Super Bowl Site 2

About a thousand people marched near Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, protesting against ICE and demanding no new federal funding for the agency. More than 130 groups joined the rally, saying they wanted to show immigration enforcement was not welcome in their communities.

France: Powerful Storm Hits French Riviera, Causing Floods and Hail 2

A powerful storm hit the French Riviera on February 3, causing heavy rain, hail, and flash floods in Antibes Juan-les-Pins and Golfe-Juan. Some areas saw over 130 mm of rain, and the Alpes-Maritimes remains on yellow alert.

France: Powerful Storm Hits French Riviera, Causing Floods and Hail

A powerful storm hit the French Riviera on February 3, causing heavy rain, hail, and flash floods in Antibes Juan-les-Pins and Golfe-Juan. Some areas saw over 130 mm of rain, and the Alpes-Maritimes remains on yellow alert.

Taiwan: Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Taitung

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Taitung County in southeastern Taiwan at around 5:47 p.m. Wednesday, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration. The quake had a depth of about 11.9 km and shook buildings as far away as Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The video shows a store shelf shaking in Chiayi City, about 130 kilometers northwest of Taitung County.

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Repeated Earthquakes: Residents Call For A Moratorium On Drilling - Rittershoffen

Illustration - File photo Rittershoffen geothermal power plant, dated on July 9, 2019, on Rittershoffen, Eastern France. After a third microearthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale in less than ten days, between 120 and 130 people gathered on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in front of the Rittershoffen geothermal power plant. Concerned about their homes, local residents are calling for drilling to be suspended and a compensation fund to be set up. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM