New Tech can Identify Earthquake Magnitude in 10 Seconds

Medicine & Technology 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.

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.

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.

California Might Experience Super Strong Earthquake With Magnitude 7.3

Mar 09, 2017

California, specifically San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles might experience a super strong earthquake with magnitude 7.3 in level.

'Hairy Blob' Spotted, Washed Ashore In Dinagat Island, Philippines

Feb 28, 2017

After the horrible earthquake, Dinagat Island, Philippines has found a washed up unidentified hairy creature in its beach.

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.

Finding Signs of Life From Space—NASA Rescues Few in Nepal

May 08, 2015

After days of being pinned beneath up to 10 feet of rubble, four men were rescued in Nepal thanks to NASA search-and-rescue technology. This marks the first real-world use of NASA's advanced sensing technology.

Quake Shakes Papua New Guinea

May 05, 2015

On the heels of the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal comes another large tremor, this time off the coast of Papua New Guinea.

Disease Now Poses Greatest Threat to Earthquake Victims in Nepal

May 04, 2015

The loss of life to the earthquake stricken areas of Nepal has been catastrophic, but now survivors are facing a new threat that could pose an even greater risk that the quake and its aftershocks - disease.

Local Pacific Palisades NASA Team’s Satellite Technology Saving Lives in Nepal

May 02, 2015

A team at NASA located in the Pacific Palisades of Los Angeles is using the latest in satellite technology to assist with the rescue efforts of earthquake victims after last month's magnitude 7.9 quake that rocked Nepal.