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Earthquakes
The countries with the most earthquake related deaths
By
Geographical Staff
May 10, 2024
It’s not always the biggest earthquakes that kill the most people
Geo Explainer: How are tsunamis detected?
By
Katie Burton
Apr 24, 2024
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
By
Victoria Heath
Jun 19, 2023
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
By
Victoria Heath
Jun 18, 2023
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
By
Victoria Heath
Jun 17, 2023
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
By
Victoria Heath
Jun 14, 2023
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?
By
Geographical Contributor
May 4, 2023
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
By
Bryony Cottam
Dec 27, 2022
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
By
Geographical Staff
Oct 30, 2022
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?
By
Bryony Cottam
Aug 24, 2022
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
By
Bryony Cottam
Jun 19, 2022
New research into earthquakes suggests that they are both affected by and affect tectonic plates, suggesting a two-way relationship
Biggest earthquakes: the 10 largest recorded
By
Geographical Staff
May 27, 2022
Discover the top 10 biggest earthquakes in history and learn about their impact on the world.
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