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Cutting‑edge dating reveals driftwood high in Grand Canyon caves 55,250 years ago when a meteor’s shock wave blocked and ...
Neighbors for a Better Crossing is urging a new seismic study before construction proceeds on the $7.5 billion IBR project, ...
Yet climate change is only part of the equation. Earth processes – such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – also trigger cascading hazards, often with long-lasting effects. Mount St. Helens is a ...
The assessment of tsunami and earthquake hazards is a multifaceted discipline that integrates geological observations, advanced numerical modelling and modern data‐analytics techniques. Recent ...
More than 900 quakes in two weeks have rattled Japan’s Tokara Islands, sparking fears of stronger seismic activity among residents.
Yet greater awareness of sleep deprivation’s consequences hasn’t translated into a better-rested populace. Data from the CDC ...
The latest study shows that Athens' reservoirs are very close to historic lows, with a risk of water scarcity.
Scientists for the first time have detected a slow slip earthquake in motion during the act of releasing tectonic pressure on a major fault zone at the bottom of the ocean.
The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 is the deadliest earthquake in the history of the United States, and remains high on the ...
Volcano Safety Tips These fiery features can be as dangerous as they are mesmerizing. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you live near or plan to visit a volcano.