Earthquakes

There are major technology lessons to be learned from the Türkiye-Syria quake, Doug Specht explains

Earthquake alert system did not issue critical warnings ahead of 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquake that killed more than 55,000 people

ByBryony CottamApr 30, 2025

Discover the relationship between the planet's earthquake activity and solar heat – how are the two linked?

Discover the top ten deadliest natural disasters that have affected populations across the globe, according to their death toll.

Afghanistan is the world's second-most prone country to natural disasters. Discover which natural hazards it is threatened by and why...

Highest number of mini-quakes reported in California since 1988, sparking fears that a major earthquake could occur in the near future.

ByStuart ButlerMay 17, 2024

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

It’s not always the biggest earthquakes that kill the most people

ByKatie BurtonApr 24, 2024

Tsunamis can be devastating for coastal communities, particularly when they hit without warning. So how do scientists detect them in good time?

Scientists are probing ever deeper into the centre of the earth and making remarkable discoveries

Series of devastating earthquakes struck Türkiye and Syria, killing over 50,000, injuring 100,000 more and destroying thousands of buildings.

2011 Japan Tohoku Earthquake led to tsunami that caused nuclear accident and widespread destruction, killing over 18,000 people.

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