Death of A Tectonic Plate: How Could It Be Happening?

Medicine & Technology Aug 12, 2019

The volcanoes in central Oregon could be explained by a gaping hole in the Juan de Fuca plate.

Why the California Earthquakes Were Back-to-Back

Jul 10, 2019

The recent events are what’s known as strike-slip earthquakes, which occur when two blocks of Earth shift side-by-side, grinding past each other.

New Tech can Identify Earthquake Magnitude in 10 Seconds

Jun 04, 2019

They say earthquakes will never be predictable, but new technology shows that it can gauge the full power of an earthquake a few seconds after it begins to tremble.

The Big One: Philippines Project a Death Toll of 34,000 From Possible Quake

Apr 23, 2019

A joint study showed what is considered to be the worst case scenario possible for the Philippines if and when the West Valley Fault moves.

California Earthquake Drought May Be Dangerous

Apr 06, 2019

New research findings suggest that there are three powerful faults in California have been impossibly quiet in the last 100 years.

Building in Bad Places: More People at Risk of Natural Disasters than Ever Before

Jun 27, 2017

We know right where the danger zones are, and we keep building right on top of them.

California’s ‘The Big One’ Earthquake Will Happen, Scientists Warn People To Be Prepared

May 27, 2017

When will "The Big One" happen and preparations are only the things that people should worry about.

Thought To Be Impossible, Caltech Proves Thrust Faults Can Make Earthquake Crack The Ground Open

May 05, 2017

Scientists have long debunked the movie portrayal of earthquakes that are capable of ripping the ground open. On the contrary, Caltech proved that it is very much possible to happen under certain conditions.

Earthquake In The Northwest British Columbia Shook Up The Communities In Southeast Alaska and Yukon Territory

May 02, 2017

The communities living in the southeast Alaska and the Yukon Territory were shaken up after an earthquake surfaced near Canada border, though no report of damage Is visible.

ShakeAlert: Earthquake Early Sign Warning System Gives U.S. West Coast Precious Seconds To Save Lives

Apr 13, 2017

An early sign warning before a damaging earthquake is now being tested in the West Coast areas.

Texas Shacking With Many Eartquakes: Government To Use TexNet Seismic Monitoring Network

Apr 02, 2017

TexNet Seismic Monitoring Network is the new technology used by the governing body in helping for locating and determining the origins of the earthquakes that are happening in Texas.

Earthquakes Have Been Shaking Up New Zealand’s Water System

Mar 15, 2017

Researchers have found out that earthquakes do shake up New Zealand’s water system.

Thanks To 'Ageing', Scientists Can Now Predict Earthquake More Accurately

Feb 23, 2017

A recent study holds the physical phenomenon "ageing" responsible for the prediction of earthquakes but predicting its timing and impact remains inconclusive.

San Andreas Ready to Blow – In Theaters and In Real Life

May 26, 2015

Admit it, there's nothing more fun than sitting in a dark theatre, munching on a bucket of buttery popcorn, and watching the Earth get demolished. In the latest round of catastrophic flicks, California is destroyed as the famous San Andreas Fault unleashes unimaginable (and unrealistic) devastation across the state. Aren't they still recovering from Godzilla?

Fierce Aftershock Compounds Recovery Efforts in Nepal

May 12, 2015

In the midst of digging out from the magnitude 7.8 quake that struck Nepal just three weeks ago, residents of Kathmandu find themselves once again in recovery mode. A powerful aftershock, with a preliminary magnitude registering 7.3, struck just east of Nepal's capital on Tuesday, sending an already rattled community running for cover yet again.