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Earthquakes hit Afghanistan

Mon, Jun 11 2012 at 11:50 AM

The Hindu Kush mountain region is prone to earthquakes since it lies on near the collision of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.
Earthquakes off Alaska pose U.S. tsunami risk

Thu, May 31 2012 at 9:04 AM

Researchers are hoping that by studying sediment on several of the Aleutian Islands will tell them how often tsunamis occur in the region.
Italy calls of search for quake survivors

Wed, May 30 2012 at 2:32 PM

Tuesday's 5.8-magnitude quake hit 9 days after 6.0-magnitude quake killed 6 and left thousands homeless in the region.
Another earthquake strikes Italy

Tue, May 29 2012 at 5:54 AM

The magnitude-5.8 quake struck about 40 miles east of the city of Parma and sent panicked residents rushing into the streets.
How big was the world's biggest earthquake?

Thu, May 24 2012 at 3:29 PM

Megathrust earthquakes occur when tectonic plates overlap, giving them more real estate to damage when the plates move against one another.
'Creeping quakes' rumble New Zealand

Wed, May 23 2012 at 2:34 AM

The country's landscape is even more unstable than previously thought, often experiencing deep tremors lasting up to 30 minutes.
Why Italy's earthquake was weird -- and unexpected

Mon, May 21 2012 at 4:46 PM

The shallowness of the quake is responsible for the high amount of damage. Deeper earthquakes are able to disperse the energy, lessening the impact.
Cannes event raises $2M for charity

Mon, May 21 2012 at 3:42 PM

Gala benefitted Sean Penn's J/P Haitian Relief Organization, Paul Haggis' Artists for Peace and Justice and Petra Nemcova's Happy Heart’s Fund.
Aftershocks hit Italy quake zone as 4,000 seek shelter

Mon, May 21 2012 at 8:07 AM

Despite the quake and aftershocks, government officials have opened polls for a second round of local elections.
Sean Penn blasts whole world for 'Haiti fatigue'

Fri, May 18 2012 at 2:58 PM

Actor uses a news conference before his charity event at Cannes to strongly condemn what he perceives as a lack of commitment to the nation.

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Earthquake News

Articles about Earthquake News

Earthquakes hit Afghanistan

Earthquakes off Alaska pose U.S. tsunami risk

Italy calls of search for quake survivors

Another earthquake strikes Italy

How big was the world's biggest earthquake?

'Creeping quakes' rumble New Zealand

Why Italy's earthquake was weird -- and unexpected

Cannes event raises $2M for charity

Aftershocks hit Italy quake zone as 4,000 seek shelter

Sean Penn blasts whole world for 'Haiti fatigue'

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