Glacial earthquakes are a special type of earthquake generated in cold, icy regions. First discovered in the Northern ...

Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in the country’s far east. Originating at a depth of roughly 20 kilometres, today’s ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A specific type of earthquake that can cause particularly intense shaking is more common than previously believed, ...

The glacier's collapse could severely impact coastal cities worldwide due to rising sea levels. Scientists have recently ...

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Lily Berry was at home alone when her phone began blaring: A 5.1-magnitude earthquake had struck nearby. The August day in 2023 had already been a perilous one, with the remnants of Tropical Storm ...

The 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook the province of Cebu, killing at least 69 people and injuring more than 150. Heavy rainfall has hampered rescue efforts. By Michael Levenson and Jason Gutierrez A ...

Earthquakes can also occur within a single tectonic plate, thus occurring on land rather than at sea. Since earthquakes ...