Quake split a tectonic plate in two, and geologists are shakenOctober 24, 2018 – An intense temblor in Mexico was just the latest example of an enigmatic type of earthquake with highly destructive potential.
What's an 'Earthquake Swarm,' And Is One Hitting Taiwan?February 07, 2018 – Several people have been killed and dozens remain unaccounted for as a series of quakes rattle the region. But are these earthquakes part of a cycle?
TsunamisOctober 03, 2018 – These destructive surges of water are caused by underwater earthquakes.
How Humans Are Causing Deadly EarthquakesOctober 02, 2017 – Mining, dam building, and fracking are among the causes.
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Can an Early Warning Prevent Earthquakes Becoming Disasters?November 02, 2017 – Fifteen of our largest cities are in earthquake zones where millions of people gamble on having time to reach safety when quakes strike.50 Ways an Earthquake Could Shatter—or Spare—These Major Northwest CitiesOctober 25, 2017 – Simulations of the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the Pacific Northwest coast yielded surprises for geologists studying the region’s quake risk.
Why This Giant Crack Opened Up In KenyaApril 03, 2018 – The region has yielded a trove of archaeological finds in the past and may border a new continent 50 million years in the future.
Listen to an Earthquake’s Eerie ‘Whale Songs’April 10, 2017 – SeismoDome shows enable people to hear the previously inaudible sounds of earthquakes deep in the Earth—and that may lead to better safety.
Earthquake Swarms Are Shaking Yellowstone's Supervolcano. Here's What That Means.February 21, 2018 – Hundreds of earthquakes have rocked the famous supervolcano in the past few days, but this seismic activity is regular in the region.
The Ring of FireDecember 26, 2017 – The Ring of Fire is home to 75% of the world's volcanoes and 90% of its earthquakes.
Earthquakes Can Happen in More Places Than You ThinkAugust 26, 2017 – We still don't know where all the faults lie.
What Caused the Mexico Earthquake? Faults ExplainedSeptember 19, 2017 – What was that you felt? Faults deep underground produce different kinds of earthquakes.
The Earth Is Humming—Here's What It MeansDecember 08, 2017 – The ceaseless rumble is nothing new, but observing it from the ocean floor could help future research.
What You Need to Know About Bali's Rumbling VolcanoNovember 27, 2017 – Rivers of lava, debris, and mud could be some of the deadly effects of an eruption from Bali's Mount Agung.
Why is This Road in Mexico 'Breathing'?September 22, 2017 – The deadly earthquake that struck the region likely produced this bizarre phenomenon.
Pictures Show Mexico Scrambling After Major EarthquakeSeptember 08, 2017 – The earthquake was the strongest the region has felt in nearly a century.
