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Swarm of 200 Earthquakes Hits Yellowstone - Here's What That Means
By Tia Ghose published
A swarm of 200 earthquakes hit Yellowstone National Park, but seismologists still aren't sure what that means.
Earthquake Watch: California Is Overdue for a 'Big One'
By Richard Aster published
California has a 93 percent chance of a magnitude-7 or greater earthquake occurring by 2045. Early warning systems, now in development, could limit casualties and damage.
Major Earthquake Strikes Off Alaska
By Megan Gannon published
A 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Kodiak, Alaska, this morning. A tsunami warning is in effect for parts of Alaska and British Columbia, Canada.
A Magnitude-4.1 Earthquake Just Hit Delaware
By Laura Geggel published
A magnitude-4.4 earthquake just hit Delaware Bay, Delaware, surprising people in The First State, a place typically unaccustomed to tremblers.
Tiny Slowdown in Earth's Rotation Could Unleash Major Earthquakes
By Tia Ghose published
The slowdown in Earth's rotation could trigger more earthquakes next year, new research suggests.
Shortest Abstract for Scientific Paper Surfaces on Twitter
By Rafi Letzter published
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