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Scientists are stumped why quakes keep hitting this small South Carolina town

The earthquakes, considered minor by geologists, started in December. No one knows what is causing them or how long they will continue.

WEKU

Two earthquakes jolt J&K in 40 minutes

While the 3.4 magnitude quake hit Katra belt in Reasi district, the other hit Doda district.

The Hindu

Fears of new quakes in Dutch gas field as energy crisis bites

As Dutch government weighs resuming gas production in earthquake zone this winter, anxiety is rising in Groningen

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Japan is due for a mega earthquake, with experts warning many people are unprepared — but an elite rescue squad is ready

Earthquakes are a fact of life in Japan, but authorities are warning the population is underprepared for a long-anticipated mega quake that could leave more than 4 million people stranded, and thousands dead.

ABC News

Earthquakes Hire USMNT Assistant Coach as Next Manager

Luchi Gonzalez, the former FC Dallas manager, will join the Earthquakes after the World Cup in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated

American Samoa's earthquake swarms spark fears of underwater volcanic eruption. This is what we know so far

Experts are on the ground in American Samoa, monitoring weeks of seismic activity that is likely linked to a nearby underwater volcano. Although an eruption is possible, they say it will be very different to the devastating explosion seen recently in Tonga.

ABC News

'One Piece' statues serve as symbol of Kumamoto Pref. quake recovery

KUMAMOTO -- Fans of the manga series "One Piece" are flocking to Kumamoto Prefecture to see statues of characters from the popular franchise. Ten statues depicting various members of the Straw Hat Pirates have been installed in the prefecture. The representation of the series' protagonist, Luffy, is said to have…

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North shaken by earthquakes in Myanmar

People in upper northern provinces felt tremors from about 70 earthquakes centred in Myanmar overnight, which included three shocks over magnitude 5.

Bangkok Post

Fishermen catch giant 16ft-long sea creature considered omen of coming disaster

Oarfish have long been considered as an omen for oncoming tsunamis and earthquakes by the Japanese people and live in the Mediterranean Atlantic from California to Chile

Daily Mirror

Mild tremors in Dakshina Kannada-Kodagu border area

The Dakshina Kannada-Kodagu districts border region has been reporting mild earthquakes since June 25 when an earthquake of 2.7 magnitude was reported at 9 a.m.

The Hindu

Expert team arrives to study earthquakes in Kodagu

The team is to study the low-intensity earthquakes that were reported recently in the district

The Hindu

Tsunami drill in Phuket July 20

PHUKET: A tsunami evacuation drill will be held in this southern island province on July 20, after a series of underwater earthquakes off the Nicobar Islands raised local residents' fears of an impending tsunami, governor Narong Woonciew said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Technical team to visit Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada to study earthquakes, says Karnataka Revenue minister R Ashoka

BENGALURU: Revenue minister R Ashoka on Monday said the state government will depute a team of experts from Hyderabad based CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) to study and assess a series of earthquakes that occurred in Kodagu and neighbouring Dakshina Kannada district over the past few days.

The Times of India

Daily Quiz | On earthquakes

According to UN figures, last week’s earthquake in southeastern Afghanistan killed around 770 people. Here is a quiz on earthquakes and what causes them

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Not if, but when: unless Papua New Guinea prepares now, the next big earthquake could wreak havoc in Lae

Earthquakes can be especially devastating for developing countries, where competing priorities can stymie resource allocation towards earthquake resilience.

The Hindu

Explained | How are earthquakes measured?

What is at the heart of earthquakes? Can they be predicted? Is it possible to set up early warning systems?

The Hindu

Another mild earthquake recorded in Sullia

Over the last few days, villages in Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada have been experiencing moderate earthquakes causing worry to the people, especially those living in hilly areas

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Iranians begin clearing debris following a deadly magnitude-6.1 earthquake

Successive tremors flatten a village in one of Iran's particularly earthquake-prone regions.

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Al Jazeera

Timeline: Deadly earthquakes in Afghanistan

The country has a long history of powerful tremors that have caused fatalities.

Reuters

In Italy, a glimmer of resurrection for art damaged in 2016 quakes

At the opening of a new museum in the picturesque Italian town of San Severino Marche, the guests of honour did not dress up. They were firemen in gear worn when they rescued artworks damaged in earthquakes in 2016 and now restored and on display.

The Independent UK

Advanced new model of Earth’s tectonic plates to improve global quake and volcano threat prediction

‘Biggest changes to the plate model have been in western North America’

Asharq Al-Awsat

Earthquakes Strike Off Iranian Coast; No Damage Reported

Three earthquakes struck off Iran’s southern Kish Island on Wednesday, rattling Dubai and other areas across the Gulf. The US Geological Survey said two magnitude 4.7 temblors struck, followed by a 5.3 off the island near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state television reported that authorities deployed rescue teams…

The Independent UK

Puerto Ricans speak out on US territory's political status

Hundreds of Puerto Ricans have crowded into a convention center where federal legislators are holding a public hearing to decide the future of the island’s political status as the U.S. territory struggles to recover from hurricanes, earthquakes and a deep economic crisis

The Independent UK

Earthquakes kill 4 people, damage houses in southwest China

Two earthquakes have killed four people and damaged houses in southwestern China

USA Today Sports Media Group

LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch MLS

Los Angeles FC will meet the San Jose Earthquakes in MLS action on Saturday night from Banc of California Stadium.

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