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Tag: earthquake
The Thickest Layer of the Earth
The mantle is a whopping 2,900 km (1,802 miles) thick, and it's by far the thickest layer of the Earth.
The biggest tsunami ever recorded: Taller than 500 meters
Imagine the biggest wave you can imagine. Now make it bigger.
The San Andreas fault — what it is, why it matters, and what you should know about its earthquakes
Given the development of California and its proximity to the fault, San Andreas can cause huge problems in the not-too-distant ...
The largest earthquake in human history may have happened 3,800 years ago
The suspected 9.5 earthquake took place in Chile and would have created huge tsunamis.
Earth’s inner core may actually be mushy
The planet's innermost layer is more like a soup than a brick.
Could fiber optic cables predict Iceland’s next volcanic eruption?
Back in the day, fiber optic cables just mainly carried internet connection. That may soon change.
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.
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.
NASA lander will study ‘Marsquakes’
The quakes will help scientists learn more about Mars' interior.
Scientists find evidence of 1755 earthquake in pond sediment
It's like forensics, but for earthquakes.
Geologists listen to volcanic murmur to predict eruptions
Listen closely, and the volcano will share its secrets.
Earthquakes aren’t affected by moon phases nor by time of year, new study demonstrates
It's finally time to put this myth to rest.
The Earth whispers in a low hum that’s now been recorded for the 1st time underwater
This planet is restless to its core.
No, seismologists aren’t really predicting dramatic earthquakes for 2018 — it’s a single hypothesis from one study, not a fact
When all we're after is catchy headlines, science often falls in the background.
New study confirms injections associated with oil and gas can cause earthquakes
A new study confirmed that oil and gas exploitation in the US can generate a surprising number of earthquakes.
Watch all the volcanoes and earthquakes since 1960 hit around the world in one app
A stunning app put together by Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Project.
Italian earthquake kills at least 20, destroys entire town
Authorities and locals are searching for survivors.
Fracking is indeed causing earthquakes, new research finds
A survey of a major oil and natural gas-producing region in Western Canada founds evidence that hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" ...
Tsunami Warning Lifted After Magnitude 7.8 Quake Off Indonesia
Indonesian authorities lifted a tsunami warning issued after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the island of Sumatra - the ...
Did North Korea actually test a bomb? Science actually has the answer
North Korea recently announced that it tested a massive H-bomb, one that's "capable of wiping out the entire United States".
Largest man-made Earthquake comes after fracking activity
A new unfortunate world record has been triggered by fracking
This glacier produces half a million ice quakes a year
Somewhere in the Arctic, in the interior of the Greenland ice sheets, there lies a glacier like no other. This ...
Italy’s earthquake scientists have finally been cleared
I'm happy to say that one of the most absurd events in modern science has finally concluded, and with a ...
8.3 Magnitude Earthquake strikes Chile
A massive 8.3 magnitude Earthquake struck the northern coast of Chile on Wednesday night, killing at least five people and ...
Another strong earthquake hits Nepal, no casualties reported
It seems like the people of Nepal just can't catch a break - another large, 7.4 earthquake has struck, sending ...
NASA saves 4 men trapped in rubble in Nepal by their heartbeats
A few years ago, NASA unveiled one of the most interesting technologies I've seen recently - a portable radar unit ...
Underwater volcano erupts off the coast of Oregon
An underwater volcano 300 miles off the coast of Oregon has awakened from its slumber and apears to spew out ...
Smartphones used as sensors for earthquake early warnings
There's so much you can do with a smartphone today - much more than just browsing the web or social ...
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Northern Japan, small tsunami created
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake (initially 6.9) has struck Northern Japan earlier today, with a small tsunami striking the coast without any ...
Fracking may activate faults, linked to Ohio earthquakes in 2014
Hydraulic fracking is responsible for a swarm of earthquakes, one of which was felt by Ohio residents in March 2014, ...
