• Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 17th, 2015
8.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Just Off the Coast of Chile

8.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Just Off the Coast of Chile

Authorities had to evacuate 1 million people

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 17th, 2015
The April 25 Nepal Earthquake Pushed Mount Everest Out of Place

The April 25 Nepal Earthquake Pushed Mount Everest Out of Place

The mountain moved 1.18 inches (3 centimeters) southwest

Japan Wants to Put Toilets in Elevators, Also Drinking Fountains

Japan Wants to Put Toilets in Elevators, Also Drinking Fountains

Hot-dog stands and mini-theaters will probably follow

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 28th, 2015
9.8-Magnitude Earthquake Poised to Hit California This Thursday, May 28

9.8-Magnitude Earthquake Poised to Hit California This Thursday, May 28

Or so says armchair scientist Frank Hoogerbeets

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 25th, 2015
March 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Could Have Been Prevented

March 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Could Have Been Prevented

Report says Tepco knew the plant could be hit by a tsunami

4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits UK's Kent Area, Hilarity Ensues

4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits UK's Kent Area, Hilarity Ensues

Photos of spilled coffee cups took social media by storm

US Marine Corps Helicopter Goes Missing in Earthquake-Struck Nepal

US Marine Corps Helicopter Goes Missing in Earthquake-Struck Nepal

The helicopter was carrying a crew of eight at the time when it disappeared, is believed to have crash landed in a river

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 12th, 2015
Major 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Already Devastated Nepal

Major 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Already Devastated Nepal

The tremor struck this May 12 at 7:05 UTC, was an aftershock to the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that happened on April 25

NASA Technology “Hears” Heartbeats Under Nepal Earthquake Rubble

NASA Technology “Hears” Heartbeats Under Nepal Earthquake Rubble

The technology, developed to search for signs of life on distant planets, has so far helped rescue four survivors

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 5th, 2015
7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Papa New Guinea

7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Papa New Guinea

The earthquake struck this May 5 at 01:44 UTC close to the town of Kokopo, a tsunami warning was issued shortly after

Baby Survives 22 Hours Trapped in Rubble After Nepal Earthquake

Baby Survives 22 Hours Trapped in Rubble After Nepal Earthquake

The 4-month-old baby boy miraculously survived the earthquake without being injured, was rescued by the military

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 30th, 2015
The April 25 Nepal Quake Lifted the Ground by About 1 Meter (3 Feet)

The April 25 Nepal Quake Lifted the Ground by About 1 Meter (3 Feet)

Satellite images reveal how last week's earthquake reshaped landscapes in Nepal, even caused Mount Everest to shrink

Far Cry 4 Team Aims to Help Nepal After Earthquake by Matching Donations

Far Cry 4 Team Aims to Help Nepal After Earthquake by Matching Donations

Gamers need to direct their money to the Red Cross

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 28th, 2015
Experts Warn About an Even Stronger Earthquake Hitting Nepal

Experts Warn About an Even Stronger Earthquake Hitting Nepal

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit this country in Asia on April 25 is believed to have killed 10,000 people

Watch: Drone Footage Showing the Devastating Effects of Nepal Earthquake

Watch: Drone Footage Showing the Devastating Effects of Nepal Earthquake

Drones have been sent out to film the aftermath

Viber Enables Free Calling to Aid Nepal Earthquake Victims

Viber Enables Free Calling to Aid Nepal Earthquake Victims

Viber is hoping to alleviate some of the pain

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 27th, 2015
Over 3,000 Dead After Major 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nepal

Over 3,000 Dead After Major 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nepal

Several aftershocks are likely to hit the country in the coming week, experts at the US Geological Survey warn

 
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