Deadly Earthquake Traveled at ‘Supersonic’ Speeds — Why That Matters
Indonesia's Sulawesi island flowed like water; the earthquake itself was likely an unusual and incredibly fast breed of temblor known as supershear. Keep Reading
Sightings of Oarfish Put Japanese on Alert for Earthquake, Tsunami
Japan's social media has gone into nervous overdrive following the discovery of a number of deep-sea fish traditionally thought to be harbingers of natural disaster. Keep Reading
Preparedness for Extremely Deadly Catastrophes Urged on Tsunami Awareness Day
In the past 100 years, 58 tsunamis have claimed more than 260,000 lives, or an average of 4,600 per disaster, surpassing any other natural hazard. Keep Reading
Indonesia’s Tsunami Warning System Failed; California’s Could, Too
If a big quake strikes too close to shore, it won’t be detected by deep-sea sensors, and the wave can arrive before major evacuations occur. Keep Reading
Scientists Complete Mission to Map Fast-Moving Fault Off Alaska
information will help communities in coastal Alaska and Canada better understand and prepare for the risks from earthquakes and tsunamis that can occur when faults suddenly move. Keep Reading
