Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Earthquakes
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?
Covering around 20% of the Earth's surface, deserts are vast & harsh landscapes. From the Sahara to the Arctic, we delve into their formation
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.
Earthquakes of the delta: river avulsions
The first global dataset of river avulsions reveals much about these dramatic events which happen more often than understood
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
Biggest earthquakes: the 10 largest recorded
Discover the top 10 biggest earthquakes in history and learn about their impact on the world.
Danger zones: mapping Europe’s earthquakes
Where are Europe's earthquakes located? Benjamin Hennig maps the history and location of seismic activity across the continent
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