Living through the Loma Prieta earthquake
Since 2008, the Great ShakeOut earthquake drills remind people to protect themselves in an earthquake. The annual drill falls around the anniversary of a historic Bay Area shock — the …
Australia surprised by moderate quake, but rumbling is not unusual
Like a tree falling in the forest, if there is no one around to feel it, then an earthquake goes unnoticed. That doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. By Caroline …
Moderate quake rattles southeastern Australia. Where’s the fault?
The magnitude-5.9 earthquake reminded residents that Victoria is active — geologically speaking — but identifying the fault responsible is complicated. By Dee Ninis, Ph.D. (@DeeNinis) and Elodie Borleis, B.Sc. …
Hawaii quake likely not volcanic
A magnitude-5.2 quake struck off the coast of Hawai’i’s Big Island on July 5, rocking residents and visitors alike as far away as Kaua’i. By Megan Sever, Science Writer …
Southeast Alaska quake stands alone
On May 30, a magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck northeast of Anchorage, Alaska, on a subducting microplate. By Elisabeth Nadin, Ph.D., University of Alaska Fairbanks Citation: Nadin, A., 2021, Southeast …
भूकंप के तेज झटको से हिला असम
एक बड़े भूकंप ने बुधवार को असम और आसपास के राज्यों के निवासियों को हिला दिया। मुख्य भूकंप के बाद भी आफ्टरशॉक्स ने क्षेत्र में खड़खड़ाहट जारी रखा । …
Strong earthquake jolts Assam
A major earthquake shook residents of Assam and nearby states on Wednesday. Aftershocks continue to rattle the region. By Akash Kharita, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Temblor science writing …