Seismic tremors reveal a shallow fragment of ancient tectonic plate beneath Northern California, helping explain damaging ...

Learn about the movement of tectonic plates off the coast of northern California, a process that could incite major ...

Scientists are uncovering a hidden and surprisingly complex earthquake zone beneath Northern California by tracking swarms of ...

A hidden chunk of an ancient tectonic plate is stuck to the Pacific Ocean floor and sliding under North America, complicating ...

BACOLOD CITY — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reminded Negrenses to remain vigilant after ...

By tracking swarms of very small earthquakes, seismologists are getting a new picture of the complex region where the San ...

Invisible earthquakes are revealing a hidden tectonic puzzle beneath California’s most dangerous fault zone.

A swarm of earthquakes began beneath Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea at around 7:35 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, ...

Researchers have identified an ancient tectonic fragment, the Pioneer fragment, buried under the coast, which may exacerbate earthquake hazards associated with the San Andreas and Cascadia faults.

Over the last few days, the Coachella Valley has experienced more than 20 earthquakes, causing concern among some residents.

Earthquake myths have circulated in the state for decades. We looked into them.

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