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India's increasing water and energy demands heighten the risk of human-induced earthquakes, with groundwater extraction and dam construction among the key contributors.

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have earthquake-tested a 10-story, 100-foot-tall steel structure, saying it’s the tallest steel structure ever tested with an earthquake simulator, ...

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An early 3.6-magnitude quake near Redding jolted Northern California residents. Experts share safety tips for minimizing risks during earthquakes.

An early 3.6-magnitude quake near Redding jolted Northern California residents. Experts share safety tips for minimizing risks during earthquakes.

The UC San Diego shake table, located on an industrial lot off Pomerado Road, is the only outdoor facility of its kind in the world and the only simulator capable of testing a building of that height.

UCSD’s earthquake shake table now has a building towering above it. Its load-bearing system, its walls and roofing are all made from cold formed steel or CFS.