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A look back at the devastating magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck Washington in 1949
On April 13, 1949, a massive 6.7 magnitude earthquake rattled western Washington. Eight people were killed, and numerous ...
Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 2,000 as devastation comes slowly into focus
The earthquake death toll in Myanmar is rising fast as rescue and recovery efforts are hampered by badly damaged ...
The UN decries ongoing combat in Myanmar as earthquake relief faces big challenges
Human rights experts for the United Nations are expressing urgent concern about ongoing military operations in Myanmar’s ...
How to Protect Yourself in an Earthquake
Many popular vacation destinations, like California, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and the Caribbean are in active quake ...
The Rise in Los Angeles Earthquakes Explained
The ground beneath Southern California isn't staying still. Whether it's a blip or the new normal remains to be seen.
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The Earthquake Detectives - Cracking the Prediction Code
Earthquakes kill thousands of people each year. Now, scientists are searching for clues to when the next big one will strike ...
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A decade after 'The Really Big One,' this author imagines the devastation of the major quake
In "The Really Big One," Shultz explained how a massive earthquake along the Cascadia fault line may or may not strike the region in our lifetime. Now, Oregon climate journalist Emma Pattee has ...
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Deadly Myanmar earthquake was probably a rare rupture, scientists say
The magnitude-7.7 earthquake that hit Myanmar on 28 March has killed at least 2,700 people, with the final death toll ...