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Earthquake Risk in Europe Detailed
August 10, 2012 — For the first time, scientists have succeeded in setting up a harmonized catalog of earthquakes for Europe and the Mediterranean for the last thousand years. This catalog consists of about 45000 ... > full story -
Homing in on a Potential Pre-Quake Signal
August 2, 2012 — In a new analysis of the 2004 magnitude 6.0 Parkfield earthquake in California, David Schaff suggests some limits on how changes measured by ambient seismic noise could be used as a pre-earthquake ... > full story -
Northwest Earthquake Risk in U.S. Looms Large: 40% Chance of Major Earthquake Within 50 Years
August 1, 2012 — A comprehensive analysis of the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the Pacific Northwest coast confirms that the region has had numerous earthquakes over the past 10,000 years, and suggests that the ... > full story -
Potential for Tsunamis in Northwestern California Documented
June 27, 2012 — Using studies that span the last three decades, scientists have compiled the first evidence-based comprehensive study of the potential for tsunamis in Northwestern ... > full story -
Sumatra Faces Yet Another Risk: Major Volcanic Eruptions
May 16, 2012 — The early April earthquake of magnitude 8.6 that shook Sumatra was a grim reminder of the devastating earthquakes and tsunami that killed tens of thousands of people in 2004 and 2005. Now a new study ... > full story -
First-of-Its-Kind Study Reveals Surprising Ecological Effects of Earthquake and Tsunami
May 2, 2012 — The reappearance of long-forgotten habitats and the resurgence of species unseen for years may not be among the expected effects of a natural disaster. Yet that's exactly what researchers have found ... > full story -
Ireland's Aran Islands: Old Maps and Dead Clams Help Solve Coastal Boulder Mystery
April 30, 2012 — Perched atop the sheer coastal cliffs of Ireland's Aran Islands, ridges of giant boulders have puzzled geologists for years. What forces could have torn these rocks from the cliff edges high above ... > full story -
NASA Tests GPS Monitoring System for Big U.S. Quakes
April 24, 2012 — The space-based technology that lets GPS-equipped motorists constantly update their precise location will undergo a major test of its ability to rapidly pinpoint the location and magnitude of strong ... > full story -
Warning Signs from Ancient Greek Tsunami
April 19, 2012 — In the winter of 479 B.C., a tsunami was the savior of Potidaea, drowning hundreds of Persian invaders as they lay siege to the ancient Greek village. New geological evidence suggests that the region ... > full story -
Tsunami Risk Reduction in the Age of Twitter
April 12, 2012 — In theory, national governments should issue tsunami watches and warnings. For sure, they should be the only ones issuing evacuation orders. But social media are much quicker to ... > full story
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