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Research team reveals how tidal forces affect seismic wave speed within fault zone
Seismological research is directly related to the incubation, occurrence, and evolution of earthquakes. Scientists seek to ...
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Most dangerous part of this U.S. earthquake fault identified as "one of Earth's biggest hazards"
Coastal communities from northern California to British Columbia live atop the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which spans about ...
Thousands of sensors reveal 3D structure of earthquake-triggered sound waves
Earthquakes create ripple effects in Earth's upper atmosphere that can disrupt satellite communications and navigation ...
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Experts Think the Hagia Sophia Is in Danger. They’ve Got a Plan to Protect It From Earthquakes
Turkey is located near two fault lines, leaving the 1,500-year-old structure vulnerable to damage. Architects and engineers ...
Scientists warn if a 1,000-ft ‘mega-tsunami’ spurs from an active fault line it could wipe part of America off the map
Scientists are warning that a 1,000-foot-tall “mega tsunami” could potentially wipe a large chunk of America off the map – if ...
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New Fault Line Begins to Move — What’s Happening Beneath the U.S. Coast?
A new geological fault has started to show signs of movement along the U.S. coastline, and scientists are watching closely. In this eye-opening video, we examine the latest seismic data revealing ...
Did you feel it? Earthquake recorded near Borrego Springs
A preliminary magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded near Borrego Springs, which is in northeastern San Diego County.