earthquake : Science World Report

Sep 11, 2014 10:04 AM EDT

Istanbul May be at Risk for a Major Earthquake in the Future

It turns out that the coast of Istanbul may be in for a major earthquake in the future.

Aug 12, 2014 07:11 AM EDT

Icequakes in Antarctica Caused by 2010 Chilean Earthquake: Ice Rattled by Event

In March 2010, Antarctica experienced more of an icequake than usual due to the Chilean earthquake. The kicker is that this earthquake occurred 3,000 miles away.

Aug 04, 2014 02:57 PM EDT

Deadly China Earthquake Kills Nearly 400: Yunnan Province Struck by Natural Disaster

On Sunday, a horrendous earthquake struck China's Yunnan province--killing close to 400 people and injuring over 1,800.

Apr 03, 2014 12:48 AM EDT

Huge Earthquake Off Chile's North Coast Triggers Tsunami

Chilean authorities on Wednesday were assessing the damage from a massive earthquake that struck off the northern coast, causing a small tsunami, but the impact appeared to be mostly limited.

Mar 05, 2014 01:43 PM EST

Mapping Europe’s Earthquake Risk

The Balkan and Mediterranean countries as well as Turkey are all at higher risk of earthquakes than many other Europeans, according to a map produced by EU researchers.

Dec 30, 2013 07:27 AM EST

Scientists Accurately Predict Size and Location of 2012 Costa Rica Earthquake

Could there be a way to predict earthquakes? In the case of the 2012 Costa Rica earthquake there was. Scientists using GPS to study changes in Earth's shape accurately forecasted the size and location of the magnitude 7.6 Nicoya earthquake.

Mar 27, 2013 10:22 PM EDT

Strong 6.1 magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan, Kills 1, Injures 19

An earthquake killed one person and injured at least 86 others in Taiwan on Wednesday and officials say it occurred on a "blind fault" which could produce a far stronger earthquake in the future.

Mar 26, 2013 01:39 PM EDT