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On Shaky Ground: Geological Faults Threaten Houston
After finding more than 300
surface faults in Harris
County, a geologist now has
information that could be
vitally useful to the
region's builders and city
... > full story
Earthquake In Illinois Could Portend An Emerging Threat
To the surprise of many, the
earthquake on April 18,
2008, about 120 miles east
of St. Louis, originated in
the Wabash Valley Fault, not
the better-known and
... > full story
Earthquake Hazard Maps Show How U.S. Shakes With Quakes
The recent magnitude-5.2
earthquake in southern
Illinois is a reminder that
earthquakes are a national
hazard. Today, scientists at
the U.S. Geological Survey
... > full story
Illinois Earthquake Is A Wake-Up Call
Today's early morning
earthquake that jolted many
in the central U.S. is a
reminder that seismic events
do occur in areas not
normally thought of as
"earthquake country." It is
... > full story
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To A Fault: The Bottom Line On Earthquakes
April 23, 2008 — Although many people think that California "owns" all the earthquakes, Ohio also has its share of faults. Unlike another earthquake that woke people on another April 18, 102 years ago, this quake was ... > full story -
Unearthing Clues Of Catastrophic Earthquakes
April 18, 2008 — The destruction and disappearance of ancient cultures mark the history of human civilization, making for fascinating stories and cautionary tales. The longevity of today's societies may depend upon ... > full story -
New Hazard Estimates Could Downplay Earthquake Dangers
April 17, 2008 — The dangers posed by a major earthquake in the New Madrid and Charleston, South Carolina, zones in the Midwestern and Southern parts of the United States may be noticeably lower than current ... > full story -
California Has More Than 99% Chance Of A Big Earthquake WIthin 30 Years, Report Shows
April 15, 2008 — California has more than a 99% chance of having a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake within the next 30 years, according scientists using a new model to determine the probability of big quakes. The ... > full story -
Unusual Earthquake Swarm Off Oregon Coast Puzzles Scientists
April 14, 2008 — Scientists have recorded more than 600 earthquakes in the last 10 days off the central Oregon coast in an area not typically known for a high degree of seismic activity. This earthquake "swarm" is ... > full story -
Earthquakes Along The Cascadia And San Andreas Faults May Be Linked, Affecting Risk To San Francisco Bay Region
April 8, 2008 — Seismic activity on the southern Cascadia Subduction fault may have triggered major earthquakes along the northern San Andreas Fault in California, according to new research. This new information ... > full story -
One Year After Solomon Islands, Scientists Learn Barrier To Earthquakes Weaker Than Expected
April 7, 2008 — On the one year anniversary of a devastating earthquake and tsunami in the Solomon Islands that killed 52 people, scientists are revising their understanding of the potential for similar giant ... > full story -
Seismologist's Project Uses Public's Laptops To Monitor And Predict Earthquakes
April 5, 2008 — An idea for monitoring earthquakes that a seismologist came up with two years ago is now being realized, and has the potential to save lives in case an earthquake strikes. Her idea involves inviting ... > full story -
Kilauea Volcano Erupts Explosively And Vents Noxious Gas
March 29, 2008 — Explosive eruptions and noxious gas emissions at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii this week have prompted scientists to work around the clock to understand what will happen next. Scientists are monitoring ... > full story -
Ten Questions Shaping 21st-century Earth Science Identified
March 15, 2008 — Ten questions driving the geological and planetary sciences have been identified. Far-reaching questions range from increasing our understanding of the beginning of the universe, the origin of life, ... > full story
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