What causes earthquakes — and what you should do if hit by one
The movement of tectonic plates can sometimes cause the surface of the plane to rumble. But there's more to it.
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Google expands its earthquake detection system to Greece and New Zealand
It's only available for Android phones, though
Researchers detect a boomerang earthquake under the Atlantic Ocean
Earthquakes usually come and go, but sometimes, they come back.
The coronavirus-induced anthropause is now visible in seismic vibrations
Scientists have detected a decrease in vibrations caused by human activity.
Seismic waves reveal surprisingly widespread blobs near the Earth’s core
Our planet's core might be pockmarked with hot blobs. We don't know what they are, we don't know where they're ...
NASA presents first insights from Martian earthquakes
NASA InSight mission reveals tantalizing clues about Mars' subsurface.
The Earth was humming because a huge underwater volcano was forming
Buzzing temblors marked the formation of a supervolcano -- but there is no risk yet.
Hurricanes trigger ‘stormquakes’ on the bottom of the ocean
Hurricanes + earthquakes? Scientists have described a new geophysical phenomenon.
Ripping the desert apart: Stunning images show Ridgecrest earthquakes shattering the ground
These are among the best images of this kind.
Stunning animation shows how Marsquakes look like
Ever wanted to feel a marsquake?
Tides are turning in earthquake discoveries
It seems there was a connection between tides and earthquakes after all.
NASA detects first evidence of a Marsquake
The Mars InSight lander has sensed a quake within the planet.
New gravity earthquake detection method might buy more time for early warnings
This means a couple of extra seconds which could make all the difference in a life or death situation.
Mermaids offer a rare view of our oceans’ subsurface
These are not your average mermaids, however.
The main types of seismic waves: P, S, and surface waves
Seismic waves can either be body waves or surface waves -- but the full story is far more complex.
Earth’s inner core is solid, seismic waves reveal
It's amazing how we can learn things about the very depths of our planet.
AI can now predict where an earthquake’s aftershock will hit next
Previously, researchers were able to predict when and how strong an aftershock will be. The new findings complement the big ...
Scientists might soon be able to use underwater cables as seismometers
This could also be used to study ocean noise and sealife migration.
New study shows that Antarctica is seismically active — we just haven’t listened close enough
If you want to understand something, you need to study it closely.
Seismology could soon be used to protect elephants from poachers
It's an innovative idea that could one day be instrumental in protecting elephants.