The Julian earthquake is worth closer examination not for its size or damage (there was very little), but for a demonstration ...

Sediment cores drawn from four lakes in Guatemala record the distinct direction that ground shaking traveled during a 1976 ...

Salameh, E. and Yaseen, M. (2025) Structural Elements and Seismic Activity in Jordan and Its Levant Surroundings. Journal of ...

In this type of fault, the block of rock above the fault plane, known as the hanging wall, moves downward relative to the block below, called the footwall. Normal faults are typically found at ...

In an article published in Science Advances, a collaborative team led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) ...

A team presents new details of an oceanic transform fault at the Gofar fault in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The work reveals unexpected brine deposits beneath the seafloor near the fault, which could ...

Being a geophysicist can sometimes feel like being a detective —uncovering clues, and then building a case based on the evidence.

Being a geophysicist can sometimes feel like being a detective —uncovering clues, and then building a case based ...

The focus on transforming relationship dynamics is insightful and can resonate with many viewers seeking change. Ancient Megaliths: How Did Civilizations Move Massive Stones Without Modern ...

Devastating earthquake in Myanmar reveals tectonic complexities, historical patterns, and potential risks for South Asia.

Andaman Megathrust Zone: Situated to the west, this active subduction zone marks the point where the India Plate ... Sagaing Fault Zone: Running through central Myanmar, this major transform ...

Myanmar lies on the boundary between two tectonic plates and is one of the world's most seismically active countries, although large and destructive earthquakes have been relatively rare in the ...