Earthquakes
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What Caused Mexico's 2 Major Earthquakes in 2 Weeks?
By Andrea Thompson published
It's possible the quakes happened independently of each other.

Were Mexico's Recent Earthquakes Related?
By Dan Robitzski published
Over the past two weeks, Mexico has experienced a lot of shaking.

More than 200 Dead After 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Mexico
By Jeanna Bryner published

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.

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.

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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