Puerto Rico tsunami deposit could have come from pre-Columbian megathrust earthquake
Tsunami deposits identified in a coastal mangrove pond in Northwest Puerto Rico could have come from a megathrust earthquake at the Puerto Rico Trench that occurred between 1470 and 1530, according to research reported at the Seismological Society of.....»»
Huge tsunami with 20 meter waves may have wiped out Stone Age communities in Northumberland
An enormous tsunami with gigantic waves reaching 20 meters submerged large parts of northern Europe and may have wiped out populations of people in Stone Age Britain, a new University of York study has discovered......»»
7.1 magnitude earthquake rattles part of western China, injuring 6 people and collapsing 47 homes
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck a sparsely populated part of China's western Xinjiang region early Tuesday, injuring six people and damaging or collapsing more than 120 homes in freezing cold weather, authorities said. The quake was the latest in a.....»»
Mars Express finds evidence of large water deposit at the Medusae Fossae Formation
Windswept piles of dust, or layers of ice? ESA's Mars Express has revisited one of Mars's most mysterious features to clarify its composition. Its findings suggest layers of water ice stretching several kilometers below ground—the most water ever f.....»»
Reading genetic information of ancient Teotihuacans
Teotihuacan was one of the largest metropolitan centers in ancient Mesoamerica in the pre-Columbian era. Six ancient individuals unearthed from the Teotihuacan between the third and seventh centuries AD were examined in a study led by Dr. Fuzuki Mizu.....»»
Snow hinders rescues and aid deliveries to isolated communities after Japan quakes kill 161 people
Rescue teams worked through snow to deliver supplies to isolated hamlets Monday, a week after a powerful earthquake hit western Japan, killing at least 161 people......»»
Mixed forests protect coastal areas from tsunami impacts better than monoculture forests, finds study
Coastal forests in Japan had predominantly been afforested with black pine (Pinus thunbergii), a shade-tolerant tree species that can withstand dry land ecosystems and harsh coastal environments......»»
Exposure to cigarette smoke found to increase cancer risk in dogs
Dogs are humans' best friends. Need to quickly locate a bomb? There's a dog for that. Can't see very well? There's a dog for that. Searching for a lost hiker in the mountains or survivors in an earthquake, diagnosing illness, comforting the bereft—.....»»
Japan"s latest earthquake could"ve been much worse, but the country spends money to "keep people safe"
On the first day of 2024, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan, killing at least 57 people and destroying thousands of homes......»»
China earthquake death toll rises to 148
The toll from China's deadliest earthquake in years rose to 148 on Friday, state media reported, as authorities turned their attention to resettling thousands of people displaced by the disaster......»»
Anthropologist offers blueprint for new ways of being and relating to others in wake of disaster
Aidan Seale-Feldman knows a thing or two about what it's like to witness a disaster. She was working in Nepal in 2015 when a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the central region of the country, followed by a 7.3-magnitude aftershock, both of which clai.....»»
Volcanic eruption lights up Iceland after weeks of earthquake warnings—a geologist explains what"s happening
Lava erupted through a fissure in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula on Dec. 18, 2023, shooting almost 100 feet (30 meters) in the air in its early hours......»»
Morocco earthquake had unusual deep slip, according to new modeling
In their rapid characterization of the magnitude 6.8 Al Haouz earthquake in Morocco, researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) suggest that the earthquake ruptured roughly 25 kilometers deep beneath t.....»»
Puerto Rico case study sheds light on academic-NGO collaborations for disaster resilience
Puerto Rico has faced several human-made and natural crises in recent years, including the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria in 2017. Building disaster resilience and recovery is crucial for community well-being and requires a comprehensive appr.....»»
Was the Peace River earthquake induced or natural? New study tests frameworks to answer the question
Using questionnaires created to determine whether a particular earthquake is natural or induced by human activity, a panel of experts concluded that the November 2022 magnitude 5.2 Peace River earthquake sequence in Alberta, Canada was likely induced.....»»
Model shows New Zealand should expect 15-meter tsunami every 580 years
A team of geographers, Earth scientists and environmental scientists affiliated with several institutions in New Zealand, working with that country's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, has found that it is possible to model the num.....»»
Frostquakes: A new earthquake risk in the north?
A new study has identified a potentially growing natural hazard in the north: frostquakes. With climate change contributing to many observed changes in weather extremes, such as heavy precipitation and cold waves, these seismic events could become mo.....»»
Strong earthquake that sparked a tsunami warning leaves 1 dead amid widespread panic in Philippines
A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and jammed roads to higher grounds after a tsunami warning was issued, officials said.....»»
Complex, volatile coast makes preparing for tsunamis tough in Alaska
Educating local residents about the risks carries challenges. Enlarge / Damage from the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Kodiak, Alaska. (credit: Education Images via Getty) On an overcast day in September, Heidi Geagel neg.....»»
A strong earthquake shakes eastern Indonesia with no immediate reports of casualties or damages
A strong, deep undersea earthquake shook the eastern side of Indonesia on Wednesday with no immediate reports of casualties or damages in the area......»»
Moderate earthquake shakes eastern Myanmar and is felt in northern Thailand
A moderate earthquake shook eastern Myanmar on Friday morning......»»