Earthquakes
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Was a humongous Cascadia earthquake just one of many?
By Stephanie Pappas published
An earthquake of approximately magnitude 9 in 1700 in Cascadia could have instead been three or four slightly smaller, but still devastating, quakes.
Swarm of 20,000 earthquakes could make Iceland's volcanoes erupt
By Brandon Specktor published
A swarm of more than 20,000 earthquakes has rattled southern Iceland this week, and geologists suspect a volcanic eruption is on the way.
Powerful earthquake strikes off Turkey's coast, killing at least 14
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The earthquake caused the collapse of nearly 20 buildings in the city of Izmir. Search and rescue efforts are underway beneath the rubble.
Fault near Portland could unleash a major earthquake
By Stephanie Pappas published
The Gales Creek Fault in northwest Oregon has set off some temblors before recorded history.
Ultradeep melting rocks drive invisible quakes beneath San Andreas Fault
By Stephanie Pappas published
The quakes can't be felt, but they may be linked to the regular magnitude-6 temblors on the fault.
Weird, Z-shaped faults could trigger a large earthquake on California's San Andreas Fault
By Laura Geggel published
A big earthquake at Ridgecrest could trigger the Garlock fault, which would in turn trigger the San Andreas.
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