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Earthquakes Jolt Icelandic Volcano As It Refills with Magma

By Laura Geggel published

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Debris of a destroyed building after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake jolted central Mexico on Sept. 19, 2017.

What Caused Mexico's 2 Major Earthquakes in 2 Weeks?

By Andrea Thompson published

It's possible the quakes happened independently of each other.

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In the 20th century, Mexico was hit by hundreds of earthquakes, including about 20 magnitude-6.5 or higher quakes that struck around Mexico City.

Were Mexico's Recent Earthquakes Related?

By Dan Robitzski published

Over the past two weeks, Mexico has experienced a lot of shaking.

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A 7.1-magnitue earthquake struck near Mexico City on Sept. 19, 2017.

More than 200 Dead After 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Mexico

By Jeanna Bryner published

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Ruins of the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, Greece.

Did Ancient Greeks Deliberately Build Temples on Earthquake Faults?

By John Dyer published

A new paper suggests the ancient Greeks built and rebuilt structures on fissures created by earthquakes, viewing the tremors as mystical occurrences.

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The Mexico earthquake occurred where one of the slabs of Earth's crust is slowly diving beneath another near the Middle American Trench in the Pacific Ocean.

Strongest Earthquake in a Century Strikes Mexico

By Jeanna Bryner published

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House of Tesserae

Ancient Earthquake Turned Mosaic Workshop into Time Capsule

By Laura Geggel published

An earthquake-toppled house in the ancient city of Jerash is providing archaeologists with clues on how artisans constructed mosaics during the eighth century.

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On Aug. 2, 2017, a 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck north central Oklahoma, a region that has seen an uptick in temblors since 2014.

What's Causing So Many Earthquakes in Oklahoma?

By Sarah B. Puschmann published

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake hit Edmond, Oklahoma last night (Aug. 2) at 9:56 pm. local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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In 2011, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan and unleashed a massive and deadly tsunami.

Seismic Zone Off Alaska Could Trigger Massive Earthquake and Tsunami

By Charles Q. Choi published

A so-called seismic zone off the coast of Alaska could trigger deadly tsunamis like the one that caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan in 2011, a new study finds.

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Map of Oklahoma earthquakes

Watch Swarms of Earthquakes Sweep Across Oklahoma

By Matt Smith published

A new animated map illustrates the rapid increase in seismic activity in Oklahoma, which scientists attribute to the growth of the fracking industry.

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