Science & Environment Cascadia earthquake tsunami threat may not be quite as bad as we thought (but it’s still bad) By Jes Burns (OPB) July 3, 2025 6 a.m.

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 ...

A 1.4-magnitude earthquake was detected in the Lakes Region Thursday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Tuesday's 2.8 magnitude earthquake was strong enough to be noticed by locals despite Pennsylvania not being known for seismic activity.

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Central Mountains had numerous earthquakes occur Friday, all in connection to the ongoing earthquake swarm in the area. Several of Friday’s quakes registered above ...

The U.S. Geological Survey listed the earthquake’s epicenter about 15 miles northeast of Nellis Air Force Base. The Nevada Seismological Laboratory contributed to the research on the earthquake.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Concrete structures of the past weren’t built to withstand the fury of an earthquake but a groundbreaking solution from engineers at Purdue University could change that.

A combination of inflation and technological developments have driven the cost of earthquake insurance up for the people most at risk of damages.

Key takeaways Tremors—slow, silent fault movements deep underground—may reveal how stress builds up on faults that produce major earthquakes. Small, nearby earthquakes can disrupt or alter the regular ...

Earthquakes in East Tennessee often occur so far underground (as far as 20 miles deep in recent cases) that it's extremely difficult to study the fault system and determine patterns.