Why a powerful Alaska earthquake cracked roads but should cause few fatalitiesNovember 30, 2018 – The magnitude 7 temblor struck near Anchorage, but the state is no stranger to geologic hazards.
An earthquake lasted 50 days, but no one felt it. Here's why.February 12, 2019 – “You could call them phantom quakes,” one geologist says of the tectonic phenomena known as slow slip events.
Destruction and Heartbreak as Mexico Reels From EarthquakeSeptember 19, 2017 – Swaying buildings and stunned faces were captured in photo and video moments after the quake struck.
What Caused the Mexico Earthquake? Faults ExplainedSeptember 19, 2017 – What was that you felt? Faults deep underground produce different kinds of earthquakes.
Pictures Reveal Iran and Iraq Earthquake, the Deadliest of 2017November 13, 2017 – The tremor has killed at least 402 people and has devastated local communities.
Pictures Show Mexico Scrambling After Major EarthquakeSeptember 08, 2017 – The earthquake was the strongest the region has felt in nearly a century.
Native Americans Sue Frackers Over Manmade EarthquakesJuly 06, 2017 – Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich is helping the Pawnee Nation take on oil and gas companies in Oklahoma.
Earthquake Swarms Are Shaking Yellowstone's Supervolcano. Here's What That Means.February 21, 2018 – Hundreds of earthquakes have rocked the famous supervolcano in the past few days, but this seismic activity is regular in the region.
Are the Earthquakes in Myanmar and Italy Related?August 24, 2016 – We asked two experts to explain whether the dual disasters were isolated events.
It’s only a matter of time when the next big one hits Seattle. Here’s what might happen.October 25, 2017 – Simulations of the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the Pacific Northwest coast yielded surprises for geologists studying the region’s quake risk.
No, World Cup Fans Didn't Trigger an Earthquake. Here's Why.June 18, 2018 – Mexico's win over Germany rocked Mexico City. But not literally.
Ecuador's Deadly Earthquake in PicturesApril 17, 2016 – The 7.8-magnitude quake that struck Saturday night has left hundreds dead.
What made the earthquake in Morocco so devastatingSeptember 11, 2023 – Earthquakes cannot yet be predicted, but by studying the geologic and human factors that lead to devastating temblors, we may find better ways to prepare for them.
Japan spent decades making itself earthquake resilient. Here's how.January 04, 2024 – The country has earned a reputation as one of the most disaster-ready nations in the world due to its seismic codes and culture of preparedness, much of which was built on knowledge from previous disasters.
See the Devastation Caused by the Recent Earthquakes in JapanApril 15, 2016 – The quakes are the largest to strike the region since the 2011 disaster.
Earthquake PhotosFebruary 27, 2015 – See temblors tear apart cities and view the best selection of earthquake photos on the web.