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Parts of Mount Fuji 'could collapse' if fault shifts

Fri, May 11 2012 at 6:02 AM

Using simulated seismic waves, scientists found that the Fuji fault was theoretically capable of generating an earthquake of up to magnitude 7.
Cannes to honor Sean Penn's Haiti efforts

Mon, May 07 2012 at 3:18 PM

Festival will host a gala fund-raising event to help three charities making a difference for the Haitian people, including Penn's group.
Motorcycle washed up in Canada may be from Japan tsunami

Tue, May 01 2012 at 2:24 AM

A motorcycle that washed ashore on Canada's west coast may have drifted across the Pacific after last year's devastating Japanese tsunami.
Signs of 3 major Japan quakes before 2011

Wed, Apr 25 2012 at 1:07 PM

Researchers launched an underwater mission off the Japan coast in March, using a special vehicle equipped with cameras.
Man-made quakes are increasing, but may not pose threat

Sat, Apr 21 2012 at 8:41 AM

A sudden increase in earthquake numbers shows that by 2011 the number of earthquakes was six times higher than quake numbers for the 20th century.
Fracking should resume in UK despite tremors, says panel

Tue, Apr 17 2012 at 8:16 AM

A government-appointed panel says that fracking should resume under strict conditions, though such a move is likely to trigger earthquakes.
Quake-hit Christchurch to build cardboard cathedral

Mon, Apr 16 2012 at 4:35 AM

The temporary cathedral will be built to replace the historic Anglican building destroyed in last year's earthquakes.
Are 4 big earthquakes connected?

Thu, Apr 12 2012 at 4:53 PM

Proving that earthquakes are linked is a difficult challenge for scientists.
5 died in massive Indonesian quake

Thu, Apr 12 2012 at 12:15 PM

Minimal damage was caused by the quake because government regulations ensured buildings have better resistance to earthquakes.
Earthquakes strike off Mexico

Thu, Apr 12 2012 at 7:52 AM

Two strong quakes struck off Mexico's Pacific coast within 10 minutes of each other Thursday, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

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Earthquake News

Articles about Earthquake News

Parts of Mount Fuji 'could collapse' if fault shifts

Cannes to honor Sean Penn's Haiti efforts

Motorcycle washed up in Canada may be from Japan tsunami

Signs of 3 major Japan quakes before 2011

Man-made quakes are increasing, but may not pose threat

Fracking should resume in UK despite tremors, says panel

Quake-hit Christchurch to build cardboard cathedral

Are 4 big earthquakes connected?

5 died in massive Indonesian quake

Earthquakes strike off Mexico

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