Deciphering the Fate of Plunging Tectonic Plates in Borneo
What happens when subduction stops? A team of scientists installed a dense seismic network in Borneo to investigate causes and consequences of subduction termination.
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Monitoring Haiti’s Quakes with Raspberry Shake
A network of “personal seismometers” is intended to complement Haiti’s national seismic network to engage and inform residents about earthquake hazards and preparation.
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea, no early damage reports
The quake strikes 33 kilometers (21 miles) from the town of Bulolo at 2119 GMT according to the US Geological Survey, and is felt in Port Moresby about 250 kilometers away.
IN PHOTOS: People evacuate after magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Visayas
After a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck parts of the Visayas on Tuesday, April 23, several schools, commercial and residential buildings, and establishments were evacuated to ensure people’s safety.
Netizens tweet photos, videos after magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Visayas
After a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Eastern Samar – less than 24 hours after a strong quake hit parts of Luzon – netizens on Tuesday, April 23, quickly took to social media to share the aftermath of the latest tremor in their areas.
Filipinos tweet scenes from magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Luzon
The hashtags #earthquake and #quakePH quickly trend on Twitter a few minutes after the earthquake, whose epicenter was located in Castillejos, Zambales.
At least 7 injured as Clark airport damaged by Luzon earthquake
The control tower and passenger terminal of the Clark International Airport are damaged, prompting the suspension of operations.
How Do Main Shocks Affect Subsequent Earthquakes
The results of a novel analysis of aftershock size distribution have important implications for more realistically assessing the seismic hazard of earthquake sequences.
Unused Fiber-Optic Cables Repurposed as Seismic Sensors
During the 1990s, telecommunications companies installed thousands of kilometers of fiber-optic cables underground in anticipation of the dot-com boom. What can we do now with all of that unused dark fiber? Turn it into an extensive seismic activity sensor, according to a recent study.
IN PHOTOS: Iloilo City leads first nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
Around 5,000 to 8,000 people in Iloilo participates in shake drills in their area