Scenes of Destruction as 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Alaska
A massive earthquake on Friday has triggered a tsunami warning for parts of southern Alaska. Continue reading Scenes of Destruction as 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Alaska
Category Archives: earthquakes
Preparing for Japan’s Next Tsunami
The island nation’s new warning system will broadcast qualitative alerts like takai and kyodai (“high” and “huge”) during future Pacific megathrust earthquakes, to better urge people to evacuate before the waves come. Continue reading Preparing for Japan’s Next Tsunami
Facebook Added Balloons and Confetti to Posts About the Earthquake in Indonesia
A spokesperson told Motherboard the company “regrets that it appeared in this unfortunate context.” Continue reading Facebook Added Balloons and Confetti to Posts About the Earthquake in Indonesia
The Physicist Building the World’s Most Precise Clock
Advanced timekeeping could help unify quantum and gravitational physics, predict earthquakes, and navigate in deep space. Continue reading The Physicist Building the World’s Most Precise Clock
How Much Energy Could We Really Harvest from an Earthquake?
A lot, it turns out. But not for very long. Continue reading How Much Energy Could We Really Harvest from an Earthquake?
Canada and the US Are Running the ‘Largest’ Earthquake Sim Ever
We’re due for The Big One, so officials are getting ready. Continue reading Canada and the US Are Running the ‘Largest’ Earthquake Sim Ever
Mount St. Helens Is ‘Recharging’ With Magma, Say Geologists
“The volcano is still very much alive.” Continue reading Mount St. Helens Is ‘Recharging’ With Magma, Say Geologists
Everything You Need to Survive the Big One
The comprehensive ‘Big One’ earthquake survival kit. Continue reading Everything You Need to Survive the Big One