Due to the radiative thermal conductivity of the mineral olivine, only oceanic plates over 60 million years old and ...

These 10 U.S. states experience the highest number of earthquakes, shaking their ground quietly yet consistently, reminding us of the hidden tectonic forces underfoot and the constant motion of ...

Seafloor sensors caught a rare slow quake in action. It hints at how Earth's stress is quietly released. For the first time, ...

A spot in eastern Africa called the Afar Triangle marks the meeting point of three rift zones—lines where Earth’s crust is being rent apart. Researchers haven’t been sure exactly what drives this ...

The public should prepare survival kits and learn basic earthquake-survival techniques, as earthquake and tsunami risks are ...

Geologists have uncovered the remains of a massive tectonic plate beneath the Pacific Ocean, a plate that had been hidden for ...

There have been no reports of damage however authorities have advised residents to prepare to move to safety if needed.

Tsunami earthquakes are characterized by the generation of disproportionately large tsunamis relative to the observed ground shaking, complicating timely evacuation efforts. Understanding their ...

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake hit Northern California Monday evening near Los Banos, about 30 miles from San Jose. No damage ...