Do you know what is an earthquake, how it is caused, how it is measured and what are the effects of an earthquake? Let us find out!

Hopes are fading that an injured climber who has been stuck on a mountain in Kyrgyzstan for 12 days could be saved after a ...

Earthquakes are known for being destructive forces of nature, but not all of them actually stem from purely natural causes. In some cases, humans are at fault.

THE character of earthquakes, that is, of the disturbance which can be felt and causes damage, has long been established as a form of elastic wave motion, originated by some sudden disturbance in ...

Recent tremors, such as the magnitude-5.6 quake near Queensland, have highlighted the importance of understanding the causes and frequency of these natural events. This article explores the underlying ...

A Saturday morning cluster of earthquakes is not a cause for concern, according to an expert. Dan Frost, an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina School of the Earth, Ocean, & the ...

A deadly earthquake in Afghanistan, following one in Morocco, highlights the risks in the region.

The reappearance of long-forgotten habitats and the resurgence of species unseen for years may not be among the expected effects of a natural disaster. Yet that's exactly what researchers have found ...

A geologic event known as diking can cause strong earthquakes -- with a magnitude between 6 and 7, according to an international research team. Diking can occur all over the world but most often ...

In October of 2019, three strong earthquakes hit the Philippine municipality of Tulunan, Cotabato. With multiple active fault lines snaking around the southern island, residents three hours away ...