A 2023 report released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) found that ...

Earthquake fault mapping reveals hidden risks in Turkey & Syria The post Earthquake Fault Mapping Reveals Hidden Risks in ...

Fault zones are often wide, branching networks rather than narrow lines, requiring a shift to 3D models for better earthquake ...

A moderately strong, 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California on Monday, according to the United States ...

Thus, the agency only calculates the probability that a significant earthquake will occur, depicted in a hazard map for a specific area within a certain number of years. Such maps are only useful ...

A new study reveals how an atmospheric river led to more devastation after two earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, ...

Both help engineers design earthquake-resistant buildings by identifying areas more prone to stronger shaking. Hazard maps are shown for different time frames, known as return periods, which help ...