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Chilling New Global Stress Map Reveals Areas on the Verge of Massive Earthquake Activity!

Earthquakes are some of nature’s most destructive forces, but what if we could better predict where they might strike? A new ...

What would happen if ‘2% chance over 50 years’ earthquake hit St. Louis?

Simulations and research from the U.S. Geological Survey suggest that St. Louis faces a small, but real risk of a moderate to ...
Yahoo

Was that just an earthquake? Here's how to confirm what really shook you up

SAN FRANCISCO – Was that an earthquake you just felt or merely a big truck rumbling by? You don't have to wonder – the U.S. Geological Survey is on the case and can almost immediately tell you ...
EurekAlert!

Machine learning sharpens earthquake risk assessment maps for Tokyo

This map depicts the predicted types of soil in Tokyo with an unprecedented level of detail. Such maps are essential for urban planning and earthquake risk assessment, as they reveal areas ...
Ars Technica

The struggle to understand why earthquakes happen in America’s heartland

The first earthquake struck while the town was still asleep. Around 2:00 am on Dec. 16, 1811, New Madrid—a small frontier settlement of 400 people on land now located in Missouri—was jolted awake.

Series of Earthquakes Strike Off Alaska Coast

Multiple earthquakes struck off the coast of Alaska Monday, according to a map from the United States Geological Survey ( ...

New Report Shows 92% of British Columbians Face Earthquake Risk

CNW/ - British Columbia's newly released Disaster and Climate Risk and Resilience Assessment (DCRRA) report highlights the ...