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Earthquake Aftershocks
What makes an earthquake aftershock? Italy had an earthquake this past weekend, and it struck really hard. Not only did they suffer the earthquake, they also suffered aftershocks. Fin…
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A Volcano Stopped an Earthquake?
A volcano stopped an earthquake in Japan! Learn how this happened and what it means for the future of science!
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Earthquake Trio
Did you hear about the earthquake trio in Phoenix? Learn what happened!
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Nepal Earthquake
Did you hear about the Nepal earthquake this past weekend? It was horrible, and it hit the country very hard. Although it was horrible, scientists say that the worst is yet to come!
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Earthquakes Defined
There could have been a small earthquake just now, and you wouldn't have even noticed it! That's right! Earthquakes happen all the time, but you aren't always able to feel them! Learn…
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Huge Magma Pocket Lurks Beneath Yellowstone Supervolcano
There is a supervolcano lurking beneath Yellowstone? Scientists are predicting that the size of the supervolcano lurking under Yellowstone is actually much larger than they had predic…
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How Did the Pakistan Earthquake Create a Mud Island?
Earthquakes can create islands? A 7.7 magnitude earthquake shattered a part of western Pakistan this past Tuesday, creating a new island off of its coast! Scientists suspect that this…
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Strong, elastic smart materials aid design of earthquake-resistant bridges
We all know that bridges are very important in the world of transportation. One of the biggest threats to bridges are earthquakes! Although bridges are made out of steel and concrete,…
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Earthquake 'Fossils' Abundant, Says Study
This article explores pseudotachylytes, rocks made from earthquakes. Learn about this interesting occurrence.
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San Andreas Fault at Wallace Creek
Have you heard about the San Andreas Fault in California? Read this article to learn all about this big fault!
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Living With Fault Lines: Kids Share Their Views
Have you ever wondered how life would be like living by a fault line? Read this article to see how kids your age find the experience.
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Listening to Earthquakes
Roar, rumble, roar are the noises we make when imitating an earthquake. Do you know how a read earthquake sounds? Listen to the noise for yourself and find out.
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Severe Weather Triggers Earthquakes
Monsoons and hurricanes can be stressful on their own, but did you know they can also trigger earthquakes? Read on to find out about some of the many conditions that put stress on fa…
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Self-learning robots to be used in earthquake, disaster rescue missions
Did you know that scientists are working on a self-learning robot to assist in earthquake disasters? This robot will be able to adapt to new enviornments by using materials around it.…
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Will earthquakes ever be predictable?
Predicting an earthquake can save lives. Is this possible through science? Learn how scientists are employing new technology to do just this.
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Disaster in Haiti
Haiti is an island nation close to the United States. Learn how an earthquake affected the country.
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Protect Yourself During an Earthquake...Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
Ever heard of following the "Triangle of Life" method in an earthquake? Do you know if it is effective or harmful? Here is your chance to learn how to really survive an earthquake.
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Underwater robot probes depths for Istanbul quake clues
Meet BOB! He has as a very important job, unlike any other in the word! BOB is actually a robot who works over 3,000 feet beneath the ocean surface. His job is very important in track…
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100% Chance of an Earthquake
The chance that an earthquake will occur today is 100 percent! Learn how this is possible!
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Continents in Collision: Pangea Ultima
Did you know that the continents used to be one big landmass called Pangea? Over time they floated apart due to plate tectonics. This process has not stopped! Learn how different the …
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Earthquake Facts & Earthquake Fantasy
Have you ever heard that California will separate from the continent due to an earthquake? Is this true? Earthquakes have been the cause of much speculation, which has grabbed the att…
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How Earthquakes Work
Learn all about the basics of earthquakes through this article. Learn what a fault line is and how there are different types of fault lines.
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