Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Earthquakes
Earthquake simulator opens in Switzerland
A state of the art earthquake simulator has opened in Switzerland that aims to educate people in how to react if caught in a major earthquake
The countries most affected by earthquake fatalities
It’s not always the biggest earthquakes that kill the most people
Geo Explainer: How are tsunamis detected?
Tsunamis can be devastating for coastal communities, particularly when they hit without warning. So how do scientists detect them in good time?
2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquakes
Series of devastating earthquakes struck Türkiye and Syria, killing over 50,000, injuring 100,000 more and destroying thousands of buildings.
The 2011 Tohoku Earthquake, the strongest ever recorded in Japan
2011 Japan Tohoku Earthquake led to tsunami that caused nuclear accident and widespread destruction, killing over 18,000 people.
The Great Chilean Earthquake of 22 May, 1960
The destructive force of the Great Chilean Earthquake led to deadly consequences in both Chile and countries across the Pacific Ocean.
The 2004 Sumatra earthquake
9.1-magnitude Sumatra earthquake led to deadliest-ever tsunami, killing nearly 230,000 people as it ravaged across the Indian Ocean.
Geo explainer: How are deserts formed?
Deserts cover around 20% of the Earth's surface, from the Sahara to the Arctic, we dive into how they are formed
The largest marine landslide causes internet outages in Africa
In January 2020, numerous African countries suffered internet outages after submarine telecommunications cables in the Atlantic Ocean were cut. The cause of the damage was a massive underwater landslide, the largest ever recorded
Looking for the next big Nankai Trough earthquake
Researchers found little sign of tectonic stress below the Nankai Trough, despite predictions that the next big earthquake is on its way
Geo explainer: What is the ring of fire?
The Ring of Fire is the site of many of the most powerful and destructive volcanic eruptions and earthquakes in history.
Groundbreaking discovery suggests some earthquakes alter tectonic plates
New research into earthquakes suggests that they are both affected by and affect tectonic plates, suggesting a two-way relationship
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