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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.