23
Feb
About 62 percent of the world’s population lives in countries with a significant seismic hazard.
23
Feb
31
May
Earthquakes off Alaska pose U.S. tsunami risk
Researchers are hoping that by studying sediment on several of the Aleutian Islands will tell them how often tsunamis occur in the region.
05
Dec
Rocks release ozone gas before earthquakes
Lab experiments that crushed rocks that often grind together in earthquakes showed that large amounts of ozone are emitted by the crushing.
18
Oct
‘Mermaids’ are helping to detect earthquakes
Soon the ocean devices will surface only after detecting powerful seismic waves, transmitting their data to satellites before returning to their floating depth.
14
Oct
Here’s a look at why such tremors happen and where the next one might occur.
25
Aug
Do you have an earthquake preparedness plan?
Learn how to prepare for an earthquake, as well as how to respond before, during and after one occurs.
24
Aug
Earthquakes: How and why they happen. Where will the next one strike?
16
Aug
Earthquakes: Finding fault with nature
Here’s a look at why such tremors happen and where the next one might strike.
08
Jun
Earthquakes: Finding fault with nature
Here’s a look at why such tremors happen and where the next one might strike.
22
Apr
Are we in an age of great earthquakes?
Scientists suggest that the increase in earthquake activity could weaken other fault lines which could lead to more quakes.
