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The Latest Breaking News from Earthquakes

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska's largest city raise concerns

An increase in the number of earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska’s largest city this year has geologists paying attention

The Independent UK

What we can and (still) can’t predict about earthquakes

At around 10:44 Pacific Time on December 5, a huge earthquake struck around 60 miles off the coast of California. The magnitude 7 quake triggered a tsunami alert for some cities in northern California.

The Conversation

Potential For Smaller Earthquakes Following Recent 7 Magnitude Event

Seismologists monitor earthquake aftermath for potential seismic activity. Residents urged to stay vigilant and prepared for aftershocks. Monitoring system...

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Scientists launch study to determine whether dogs can predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Dogs are among the animals taking part in research to determine how much animals know about impending natural disasters

PetsRadar

Reflecting on 20 years of the Aceh tsunami: From ‘megathrust’ threat to disaster mitigation

20 years have passed since the Aceh tsunami, which left deep scars on Indonesia, especially for those directly affected. Aceh was also recovering from a three-decade armed conflict between the Free Aceh Movement and the national government

The Conversation

Scientists study if goats and dogs can predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

A previous study in Sicily found that goats became nervous before an eruption at Mount Etna

The Independent UK

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Can goats predict earthquakes? Can dogs forecast volcanic eruptions? These scientists think so

Tracking the behaviour of tagged animals from space could transform the research into a host of natural phenomena

The Guardian - UK

Earthquake Insurance: Do You Need It? What Does It Cover?

Some homeowners are shocked to find out that their homeowners insurance doesn’t cover earthquake damage. Here's the lowdown on how earthquake insurance works.

Kiplinger

Expect more earthquakes as latest Muswellbrook event linked to August 'swarm'

The quake has caused power outages across the region.

Newcastle Herald

Cuba Continues To Be Battered By Nature, Enduring Back-to-Back Earthquakes After Large Hurricane

Two strong earthquakes struck Cuba's southeastern region just days after Hurricane Rafael, further impairing the country's recovery efforts and causing more destruction.

Latin Times

After Hurricanes, Two Earthquakes Jolt Crisis-hit Cuba

Two powerful earthquakes rocked southern Cuba in quick succession on Sunday, US geologists said, just days after the island was struck by a hurricane that knocked out power nationwide.

International Business Times

Coalition’s nuclear plan is ‘today’s version of a lump of coal in parliament’, inquiry told

Renewables advocate tells parliamentary hearing that opposition’s nuclear proposal is a ‘smokescreen’ for burning coal and gas

The Guardian - AU

'How big does a disaster have to be?': council's natural disaster application rejected

Upper Hunter earthquakes not considered to be natural disasters.

Newcastle Herald

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The Conversation

Clues left by the Alpine Fault’s last big quake reveal its direction – this will help NZ prepare for the inevitable next rupture

One of the world’s most anticipated earthquakes is the next major surface rupture of the Alpine Fault in the South Island of New Zealand.

LiveScience

'Every volcano has its own personality': Mystery Mount Adams earthquake surge under investigation

Scientists are installing multiple temporary seismic monitoring stations to get a better understanding of the sharp increase in earthquakes recorded at Mount Adams.

The Guardian - UK

‘A huge loss’: is it the end for the ship that helped us understand life on Earth?

The Joides Resolution has contributed to our understanding of climate crisis, the origin of life, earthquakes and eruptions. But funding cuts mean it may have sailed its last expedition

LiveScience

Record spike in earthquakes at Washington's 'high threat' volcano sends researchers scrambling for answers

Six earthquakes were recorded at Mount Adams in September — the highest number in a single month since records began in 1982.

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Why is Mount Everest so big? New research highlights a rogue river – but deeper forces are at work

Mount Everest (also known as Chomolungma or Sagarmāthā) is famously the highest mountain in the Himalayas and indeed on Earth. But why?

Newcastle Herald

Earthquakes and nuclear reactors don't mix, Coalition concedes

Coalition to weigh up Hunter earthquake risk in nuclear plan.

International Business Times

Japan Quake, Flood Victim Attemps Fresh Start With Wife's Memory

Two huge earthquakes 17 years apart robbed Shoichi Miyakoshi first of his wife, and then his home.

Inverse

Last Year A 600-Foot Mega-Tsunami Hit Greenland — And Researchers Had No Idea It Happened

Instead of the frequency-rich rumble typical of earthquakes, this was a monotonous hum.

Sports Illustrated

MLS Matchweek 32 Wrap-up: Lionel Messi Bags Brace in Inter Miami Return

Inter Miami and LA Galaxy picked up important wins in MLS action this past weekend.

Capital & Main

As New Mexico Shakes, State Cancels Dozens of Planned Wastewater Injection Sites

Study uncovers thousands of undocumented quakes, underscoring the link between injection sites and seismic activity.

Newcastle Herald

Monitoring devices deployed at Muswellbrook after 'earthquake swarm'

Geoscience Australia is studying the Hunter's earthquake trend to learn more.

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