Deep earthquakes are those at least 300 kilometers below the surface and they typically cause damage, but widely felt. These earthquakes can provide clues to understanding plate tectonics and the structure of the Earth’s interior. […]
Earthquakes are the sudden shaking of the ground caused by seismic waves passing through Earth’s rocks. These seismic waves occur when energy stored in the Earth’s crust is released suddenly, typically when large masses of […]
It is a common trope in disaster movies: an earthquake strikes, causing the ground to rip open and swallow people and cars whole. The gaping earth might make for cinematic drama, but earthquake scientists have […]
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