Earthquakes
Seattle given new warning over earthquake risk
"In the past, these faults have linked up...so it's also a possibility that it could happen again in the future," researcher Bryan Black told Newsweek.
Mysterious blue glow seen in sky over Morocco moments before deadly quake
The latest figures from state media indicate that more than 2,600 people have been killed by the devastating earthquake.
Fact Check: Does video show newborn baby rescue after Morocco earthquake?
Harrowing footage said to be from Morocco shows an infant being rescued from beneath a mound of earth.
Morocco earthquake leaves more than 2,000 dead as videos show devastation
The death toll is rising following the 6.8 magnitude quake that hit central Morocco on Friday night.
Hawaii Volcano Has Fourth Earthquake Swarm in a Week
A swarm of 50 earthquakes has rattled the volcano in recent days as it continues a period of elevated unrest.
Hawaii volcano shows signs of unrest
An eruption does not appear to be imminent but it could occur with "little or no warning," the Hawaii Volcano Observatory said.
Undersea invention "critical" for California earthquake warnings
Scientists have discovered a way to transform fiber optic cables into powerful seismometers.
Deadly earthquake swarm caused by ancient dead volcano
The earthquake swarm exhibits very similar patterns to those near volcanoes, despite there not having been any in the area for 15 million years.
Scientists link cosmic radiation to earthquakes for the first time
Despite the exciting discovery, scientists remain puzzled as to how they can use the information to pinpoint forthcoming earthquakes.
The surprise trigger for San Andreas Fault earthquakes
If the Salton Sea were to rapidly fill, scientists would be "very worried of potentially triggered earthquakes" to the southern end of the fault.
Videos show "major" earthquake rattle Afghanistan, Pakistan
The 6.5-magnitude quake has reportedly left three dead so far.
Watch woman who survived earthquake reunite with cat that saved her life
"I owe her a lot," Rumeysa Gürbüz, a survivor of the powerful earthquake in Turkey, said of her beloved pet cat Leyla after being reunited. "There is hope."
Marjorie Taylor Greene votes against mourning Turkey earthquake victims
Greene was joined by fellow Republican Representative Thomas Massie in voting against the resolution on Monday.
Help Save Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
We must keep supplies moving to the region to save lives.
Turkey earthquake will give clues about the next big one at San Andreas
The earthquake in Turkey has magnitude of 7.8, and is estimated to have killed at least 11,000 people.
The deadliest earthquakes in history
Over 11,000 people have been killed in a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Northern Syria on Monday. Some past earthquakes have been even deadlier.
Eerie prediction about Turkey earthquake goes viral
A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday, killing at least 1,300 people.
Photos show massive damage from California earthquake: "Pretty chaotic"
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Northern California early Tuesday morning. More than a dozen aftershocks have occurred since the initial quake.
Mauna Loa lava flow eruption map as active volcano bursts into life
Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano—standing at more than 13,000 feet above sea level—had not erupted since 1984.
Yellowstone volcano hit by over 1,000 earthquakes in ongoing swarm
It is thought earthquake swarms relate to fluids moving through the crust beneath the surface, Jamie Farrell, from the University of Utah, told Newsweek.
LA is facing a major natural disaster—and it's not related to earthquakes
Scientists have warned almost 1 million people would be impacted from flooding, with disadvantaged communities at greatest risk.
Mauna Loa summit closed with 65 earthquakes hitting volcano in one day
The huge volcano, rising 13,000 feet above sea level, has been showing signs of heightened unrest in recent weeks.
Earthquakes along San Andreas linked with shifts in Earth's magnetic field
Earthquakes are caused by tectonic plates suddenly slipping at fault lines, releasing large amounts of energy as seismic waves.
Desert Tsunami Filmed in Death Valley Oasis for Endangered Fish
Four-foot waves were recorded in a tiny pool in Death Valley called Devils Hole, having been caused by an earthquake in Mexico, 1000 miles away.
Fact Check: Did Earthquake Hit Mexico on Same Date Three Times?
It has been suggested that September 19 is cursed in Mexico, after powerful earthquakes occurred on this day in three separate years.
Volcano Erupts in Iceland Following Days of Earthquakes
The Icelandic Meteorological Office said that a "code red" was declared to ban planes from flying over the site.
Trained Rats to Be Sent Into Earthquake Debris With Tiny Backpacks
Rats are being trained to be sent into earthquake debris wearing tiny backpacks outfitted with microphones so rescue teams can talk to survivors.
How Does Fracking Affect the Environment?
Fracking has been around since the 1940s, but over the past decade the practice has boomed in the United States, and opened up several new energy markets.
Yellowstone Region Hit by 1,000 More Earthquakes in 2021 Than in 2020
According to a report, 2,773 earthquakes were documented in and around Yellowstone National Park in 2021.
Huge Earthquake Swarm Detected in Antarctica as Inactive Volcano Awakens
In total, around 85,000 earthquakes were recorded over the course of the swarm, which occurred near the Antarctic Peninsula.