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Today's Japan earthquake could be 2011 aftershock

Fri, Dec 07 2012 at 2:35 PM

Aftershocks like this are 'very normal' as the Earth adjusts to releasing so much energy.
Powerful earthquake hits Japan

Fri, Dec 07 2012 at 9:16 AM

Video: A quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 hit off the coast of northeastern Japan on Friday. Authorities are warning of a possible tsunami.
Coral die-offs hold clues to earthquakes

Wed, Dec 05 2012 at 2:40 PM

An analysis of the fossil coral beds provides clues to the history of mega earthquakes in the region, and could help predict future quakes.
New Virginia earthquake map reveals damage

Fri, Nov 16 2012 at 11:28 AM

The most common types of damage were destroyed chimneys, cracked foundations, crumbled walls and broken water lines.
East Coast faces variety of tsunami threats

Fri, Nov 16 2012 at 8:55 AM

The most likely source for an East Coast tsunami would be an underwater avalanche along the continental slope.
Sandy shook U.S. like an earthquake

Mon, Nov 12 2012 at 4:23 PM

Earthquake monitors detected rolling seismic waves caused by Sandy's fierce winds out at sea.
Could recent China earthquakes be aftershocks of 1976 quake?

Mon, Nov 12 2012 at 10:21 AM

Some scientists wonder if a series of recent earthquakes in the area surrounding Beijing are the aftershocks of a massive earthquake that hit the area in 1976.
Disaster recovery doesn't have to be stressful

Wed, Nov 07 2012 at 5:20 PM

Sure, you have an emergency plan, but here are some tips for recovering after a catastrophe.
Earthquake rattles Canada

Mon, Oct 29 2012 at 9:37 AM

The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of western Canada several hours after a powerful temblor sparked a tsunami warning in Hawaii.
Manslaughter? Scientists appalled by L'Aquila earthquake verdict

Tue, Oct 23 2012 at 9:59 AM

Seismologists say the conviction shows a 'fundamental misunderstanding of what science can and can't do.'

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Earthquake News

Articles about Earthquake News

Today's Japan earthquake could be 2011 aftershock

Powerful earthquake hits Japan

Coral die-offs hold clues to earthquakes

New Virginia earthquake map reveals damage

East Coast faces variety of tsunami threats

Sandy shook U.S. like an earthquake

Could recent China earthquakes be aftershocks of 1976 quake?

Disaster recovery doesn't have to be stressful

Earthquake rattles Canada

Manslaughter? Scientists appalled by L'Aquila earthquake verdict

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