First EarthScope 'transportable array' seismic station reaches U.S. east coast
Yulee, Florida. Not a place one usually thinks of as an Earthquake Epicenter.
Earth Sciences
Feb 16, 2012
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Mud Volcanoes on Mars
Spewing out material from deep underground, geological structures on Mars thought to be mud volcanoes could give scientists the clues they need to determine if life exists, or ever existed, on the Red Planet.
Space Exploration
Aug 19, 2010
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Osaka Basin map: Identifies high-rise buildings at risk from quakes
The Osaka Basin, Japan is home to many high-rise buildings that sit atop its thick soft sediments, vulnerable to long-period strong ground motions that last minutes. A new map created by Japanese researchers is intended to ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 4, 2013
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City of Ottawa sits atop soil, geologic features that amplify seismic waves
Engineers and city planners study surface geology in order to construct buildings that can respond safely to earthquakes. Soft soil amplifies seismic waves, resulting in stronger ground motion than for sites built over bedrock. ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 3, 2012
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