The first direct evidence of how and when tectonic plates move into the deepest reaches of the Earth is published in Nature today. Scientists hope their description of how plates collide with one sliding below the other into the rocky mantle could potentially improve their ability to assess earthquake risks. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

How does your state rank on the US top 10 for earthquakes? picked by sparky 2 years ago

The earthquake has triggered a tsunami advisory for Hawaii. picked by mandolinorange 9 months ago

"Yesterday I posted a story from CBS News: Quake n’ Bake: Global Warming Causes More Energetic Earthquakes?

"This drew a lot of attention because of the total lack of verifiable science associated with it. I posted some graphs of USGS data showing that the opposite was true, that recent earthquake energy was actually less that in the early 1900’s..." picked by ImNotBlue 3 months ago

WOLONG, China - Nearly a month after China's devastating earthquake, the Wolong Nature Reserve held a funeral Tuesday for a panda that was crushed in the temblor. picked by bevissimo 3 months ago

Researchers have installed a seismometer atop an active volcano called Kick ‘em Jenny under the Caribbean Sea to warn of eruptions or earthquake activity, scientists said Saturday. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Wreckage from a World War II torpedo boat was tossed up from the sea in the Solomon Islands after a powerful 8.1 earthquake hit the area in early April. The explosive-laden boat was exposed when reefs were pushed up three meters (10 feet) above sea level by the quake. picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago

Ever wanted to feel the power of creating tornado? How about an earthquake? This site, created to accompany a National Geographic film, offers up explorations of the biggest forces our earth can bring us: tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanoes and hurricanes. Virtual labs let you design your own disaster, and National Geo-quality photos fill in the gaps of your visual imagination. picked by robfouryqr 2 years ago

The state Civil Defense had unconfirmed reports of injuries, but communication problems prevented more definite reports. People also were trapped in elevators on the island of Oahu, authorities said. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

A Chinese police officer is being hailed as a hero after taking it upon herself to breast-feed several infants who were separated from their mothers or orphaned by China's devastating earthquake. picked by dollyllama 4 months ago

Alone each story is meaningless. Together they are a bible story.

Lights in the Sky and Earthquake picked by PulsisX 5 months ago

A 10-year-old Chinese girl, trapped in the rubble of Miaoba Middle School in Beichuan county, Sichuan province, China, has her leg amputated without anesthesia - pictures picked by kamaloo 4 months ago

MIANYANG, China - A 5.3 magnitude aftershock struck China's quake-battered Sichuan province Thursday amid concerns over rising water levels in a lake formed by landslides from the massive May 12 temblor.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the aftershock struck at 12:41 p.m. (12:41 a.m. EDT) just south of the town of Qingchuan at the relatively shallow depth of 6 miles. picked by bevissimo 3 months ago

Researchers have identified a link between a series of recently discovered earth movements that they believe may hold the key to better forecasting major earthquakes. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Hawaii governor issues disaster declaration. picked by tomphoolry 2 years ago

Yes another one, not the one from yesterday. picked by Moe 12 months ago

Geological Survey Says 5.4 Magnitude Quake Centered 29 Miles Outside Downtown L.A. picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

Somethings shaking off the Juan de Fuca Plate (the kid in me likes saying "Juan de Fuca")and its unlike anything scientists have heard in 17 years. picked by browntrout 5 months ago

Recent studies also show that the use of live bacteria could very well solidify deep, sandy soils that make for treacherous grounds when an earthquake strikes. picked by whi73rav3n 2 years ago

Truly bizarre houses that can be interconnected, buried underground or just used as regular homes. picked by doggylives 6 months ago