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Earth Sciences May 1, 2025

Eruption loading: New approaches to earthquake monitoring at Ontake volcano, Japan

For communities living in the shadow of a volcano, early warning systems are a lifeline—but mistrust in these warnings can have deadly consequences. To avoid false alarms, it is vital that scientists seek more reliable ways ...

Earth Sciences Apr 28, 2025

Earthquake-driven land sinking could increase flood risk in Pacific Northwest

The next great earthquake isn't the only threat to the Pacific Northwest. A powerful earthquake, combined with rising sea levels, could significantly increase flood risks in the Pacific Northwest, impacting thousands of residents ...

Earth Sciences Apr 17, 2025

Strong shaking at fault stepover has rocks—briefly—defying gravity

When Julian Lozos visited the site of the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquakes two days after the event, he noticed something strange. Pebble- to boulder-sized rocks had clearly been moved by the earthquakes—but there were no signs ...

Environment Apr 16, 2025

Earthquake strikes under Indian Ocean far off Australian coast, but no tsunami warning issued

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck far off southwest Australia on Wednesday, but no tsunami warning was issued.

Environment Apr 14, 2025

Myanmar earthquake sheds light on building risks far away from fault lines

Earthquakes are among the deadliest of natural global threats to society, responsible for the majority of disaster-related deaths and financial losses in the past decades.

Environment Mar 28, 2025

Strong earthquake rocks Thai capital of Bangkok, prompting evacuations from swaying buildings

A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the Thai capital Friday, causing buildings to sway.

Earth Sciences Mar 20, 2025

First earthquakes detected in Pacific Ocean using ultra-stable optical interferometry on undersea cables

NPL and MSL in New Zealand successfully detected a multitude of earthquakes in the Pacific Ocean using a pioneering detection technique.

Earth Sciences Mar 14, 2025

Earthquake rupture patterns reveal Mamara fault directs considerable seismic energy towards Istanbul

A new analysis of earthquake rupture directivity provides essential insights for seismic hazard and risk assessments in urban areas, particularly concerning the Main Marmara Fault near Istanbul in western Türkiye.

Environment Feb 17, 2025

Santorini earthquakes are decreasing but outlook is uncertain, top Greek scientist says

The Greek government's chief seismologist says the frequency of earthquakes affecting Santorini and nearby islands has eased in recent days, but that the outlook for continued tremors in the coming weeks remains uncertain.

Earth Sciences Feb 13, 2025

Earthquakes are rumbling under Alaska volcano, officials say: Is it about to erupt?

A volcano near Alaska's most populous city is showing signs it could be headed toward an eruption, officials said.

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