Supershear earthquakes are more common than previously believed, some scientists say — carrying potentially profound risk for communities across California.
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This Type of Earthquake Strikes Twice and California Is Right in Its Path
A new type of seismic threat is gaining attention among geologists—and it could have serious implications for California. Known as “supershear” earthquakes, these rare but devastating quakes travel ...
Lasting only a minute, it shook Pioneer Square with vigor and rattled office and convention centers from Seattle to Olympia ...
A 7.8 magnitude undersea earthquake near Russia caused a tsunami scare. Here's why we fear the destructive waves ...
Earthquakes often bring to mind images of destruction, of the Earth breaking open and altering landscapes. But after an ...
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A record-setting earthquake is sending tsunami waves toward several US states. Here’s what we know
Tsunami waves have hit nations across the Pacific after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday local time, with millions of people urged to evacuate to ...
The USGS shows that five earthquakes rattled the region over the last 24 hours, ranging in strength from magnitude 4.8 to 5.5 ...
CENTRAL ILLINOIS, Ill. (WCIA) — Most places around the world have some type of earthquake hazard, according to a University of Illinois professor. Tuesday night, that hazard showed up on the shores of ...
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami threat after the quake, saying hazardous waves were possible for coasts near the epicenter.
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