In this type of fault, the block of rock above the fault plane, known as the hanging wall, moves downward relative to the block below, called the footwall. Normal faults are typically found at ...

Natural disasters are considered one of the most dangerous threats in the world. Tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other ...

The president of the public broadcaster discusses its last 100 years, driving gains at its commercial arm and more.

Numerous anecdotal accounts suggest animals possess an uncanny ability to respond early to earthquakes before humans. Dogs, ...

On April 5, a significant seismic event occurred off the coast of Papua New Guinea, with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reporting a 6.9 magnitude earthquake. This earthquake struck at ...

In some cases, long Senate speeches don’t produce clear results. In other cases, they can help pass or prevent new ...

Earthquakes. A short video for 11-14 year old pupils, exploring tectonic activity and earthquakes and featuring case studies ...

In the wake of the 2023 Türkiye earthquake doublet, a rapid investigation of surface ruptures proved crucial for emergency ...

Countries with limited resources provide tangible examples of what a lack of earthquake data can do. Imagine if an early warning capability existed in Myanmar or Thailand, or in Haiti, where the ...

Soon after a massive earthquake struck Myanmar, AI-generated videos as well as misleading images and theories started flooding social media, falsely depicting the fallout of the disaster.

Local communities and organizations have begun mobilizing efforts to assist with the recovery process following the earthquake. Examples of proactive steps include: These collective community efforts ...

The nurses and the newborns escaped unharmed during the earthquake, BBC reported. As the video progresses, the tremors intensify, violently shaking the cots with newborns sleeping in them. Sharing the ...