• Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 4th, 2009
New Tool Can Forecast Large Tremors

New Tool Can Forecast Large Tremors

It relies on analyzing stresses

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 23rd, 2009
Safest Earthquake-Proof Building in the World Opened

Safest Earthquake-Proof Building in the World Opened

The structure is located in Turkey

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 5th, 2009
Earthquakes in the Midwest 'Nothing but Aftershocks'

Earthquakes in the Midwest 'Nothing but Aftershocks'

The conclusion belongs to a new study

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 29th, 2009
Sombre Future in Store for Earthquake Predictions

Sombre Future in Store for Earthquake Predictions

Enthusiasm about them may have been misplaced

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 15th, 2009
The 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake Explained

The 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake Explained

Chinese experts shed light on its causes

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 2nd, 2009
Earth's 'Hum' Could Become Mars Mapping Tool

Earth's 'Hum' Could Become Mars Mapping Tool

It reveals knowledge of the planet's interior

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 1st, 2009
Earthquakes Affect Fault Lines Across the Planet

Earthquakes Affect Fault Lines Across the Planet

They make them more "slippery"

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 26th, 2009
Earthquakes Adversely Affect the Human Brain

Earthquakes Adversely Affect the Human Brain

Survivors can experience side-effects

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 26th, 2009
Analyzing Tremors' Impact on Buildings

Analyzing Tremors' Impact on Buildings

Tests will allow engineers to build safer structures

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 4th, 2009
6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits California

6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits California

The event appeared on the USGS website

Researchers Drill One Mile Beneath Active Earthquake Zone

Researchers Drill One Mile Beneath Active Earthquake Zone

Japanese scientists have focused their efforts on the Nankai Trough area

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 28th, 2009
Detecting Tsunamis with Side-Radars

Detecting Tsunamis with Side-Radars

A new tracking method has been devised

Defending Against Earthquake Damage via 'Invisibility Cloaks'

Defending Against Earthquake Damage via 'Invisibility Cloaks'

They could diminish the surface waves' destructive power

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 6th, 2009
Satellites Survey Chinese Fault Lines

Satellites Survey Chinese Fault Lines

They look for ground deformations

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 11th, 2009
Typhoons Apparently Temper Earthquakes

Typhoons Apparently Temper Earthquakes

They strike at lower intensities after a large storm

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 7th, 2009
The Science Behind the Italian Earthquake Revealed

The Science Behind the Italian Earthquake Revealed

The geology of the area is complex

California Boasts New Seismic Warning Network

California Boasts New Seismic Warning Network

Seafloor seismometer installed and hooked

 
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