Second Earthquake in 3 Days Rattles Residents Along the East Coast—A Look at Major Cities Sitting on a Fault Line
There is a difference between faults and fault lines. The USGS explains a fault is a three-dimensional surface within the ...
Earthquake sensors could help track a different threat: Falling space debris
As more space junk is falling to Earth uncontrolled, scientists are using seismometers to track the debris.
Increased volcanic activity detected in Greece's popular tourist island of Santorini
Increased volcanic activity in Greece’s famed tourist hotspot of Santorini has prompted the country’s civil protection minister to call a meeting with local and disaster response officials ...
South Texas sees rise in earthquakes; 66% increase in seismic activity from 2023 to 2024
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck southeast of San Antonio Wednesday night.According to the US Geological Survey the ...
Experts explain Maine's recent seismic activity, potential for future aftershocks
It’s been a very busy week underground in Maine, as there was an aftershock Wednesday morning from the larger earthquake that ...