The Himalaya ‘breathes,’ with mountains growing and shrinking in cyclesMay 12, 2021 – Deciphering these geologic respirations can help scientists untangle earthquake risks and pin down the range’s deadly potential.
Photos: A decade after disaster, wildlife abounds in FukushimaMarch 10, 2021 – A photographer documented the resurgence of wildlife in a Japanese village abandoned after the Fukushima nuclear accident.
Recent California earthquakes may have made the Big One more likelyJuly 13, 2020 – Quakes that hit Ridgecrest last year could create a domino effect and trigger a temblor along the San Andreas fault—but many unknowns remain.
The troubles and triumphs that shaped 2021December 08, 2021 – National Geographic photographers documented pivotal moments as they unfolded, from the storming of the U.S. Capitol to the return of the Taliban.
Why the Oaxaca earthquake made buildings sway hundreds of miles awayJune 24, 2020 – The 7.4 magnitude temblor is a reminder of the extreme geology that makes this region particularly prone to big, far-reaching shakes.
Earthquake safety tipsSeptember 12, 2019 – Temblors frequently strike around the world. These suggestions will help you prepare for the next quake that might rattle your town.
A Canaanite palace was abandoned 3,700 years ago. Archaeologists finally know why.September 11, 2020 – Researchers in Israel dug for years for evidence—and what they found may have implications for modern residents of the region.
Why so many earthquakes are rocking Puerto RicoJanuary 11, 2020 – A series of tremors has rattled the island for more than a week—and there may be more to come.
Hidden underwater landslides pose new dangers in the Gulf of MexicoMay 19, 2020 – Seismic data show that earthquakes more than 600 miles away can trigger submarine mudslides that threaten offshore oil rigs and could lead to catastrophic spills.
A strange earthquake swarm lasted for years. Scientists finally know why.June 18, 2020 – A new high-resolution view into Earth's crust shows what caused more than 22,000 tiny temblors to rumble in Southern California.
1,000-year-old bones represent oldest tsunami victims in East AfricaMay 12, 2020 – A great wave submerged an ancient fishing village in present-day Tanzania, prompting researchers to revisit the risk of tsunamis on Africa’s east coast.
More than a quarter of this national park is covered by glaciersSeptember 13, 2021 – Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve mesmerizes with frozen landscapes, whales, and history.
Earthquakes near oil fields could persist long after drilling stopsJuly 17, 2019 – The dense, salty water produced as a byproduct of oil and gas operations can stress fault lines even when operations cease, new research shows.
Weird earthquake just put a crack in FranceNovember 15, 2019 – An uncommonly shallow temblor rattled the country, sending scientists buzzing as they began hunting down its source.
Earthquake lights, explainedApril 16, 2019 – Mysterious lights that dance in the days or hours leading up to earthquakes take many different shapes and colors.
Big earthquakes might make sea level rise worse. Here's how.June 17, 2019 – The Samoan islands are sinking faster than expected due to warming alone, and a pair of huge quakes is likely to blame.
