Garhwal, Himachal could experience a 8 magnitude quake in future: study

New paper says this is because very less seismic energy has been released since the 1975 Kinnaur earthquake

Nepal earthquake reconstruction won't succeed until vulnerability of survivors is addressed

In Nepal, 80% of human settlement is often referred to as “informal”. These are households not in compliance with building norms and …

Seismic activity has gone through the roof in last two months

Since December 2, 2016, there have been around 420 earthquakes of magnitude over 5 along all major continental plate boundaries

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Man-made earthquakes triggered by fracking, dams are not localised: Study

It was until now believed that such disturbances are limited to an area near the site of injection.  

Tidal stress linked to strong earthquakes, says study

The odds of large earthquakes occurring are higher during large tidal stress periods

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‘Earthquake swarm’ in Palghar: Why Maharashtra district is being hit since November

Experts say the situation cannot be taken lightly as many major earthquakes in the region have been preceded by earthquake swarm activity

Geysers can help predict quakes

Erratic eruptions of gushing hot springs have been recorded before the occurrence of tremors. Though scientists are not sure why this happens, …

The slower, the safer

Geologists in the US have discovered that earthquakes can also occur slowly causing minimal damage

Your own seismograph

With the help of a cheap seismograph you can now monitor quakes, small or large, without taking the trouble of moving out of your backyard

To quake or not to quake

Earthquakes occurring below oceans have been the subject of intense speculation of seismologists across the globe. Theories of the past have …

Deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria kills hundreds

Turkey is one of the world’s most active earthquake zones

7.8 magnitude temblor rocks Indonesia, tsunami warnings issued and withdrawn later

No loss of life has been reported yet

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