Earth’s inner core may be deforming within years — scientists say its hidden movements could change the length of our daysEarth's rotation experiences slight variations in day length due to interactions within its inner core and mantle. Researchers have develop...
29 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Scientists discover a surprising new way to map what lies beneath cities using thunder, revealing hidden underground hazards and possible sinkhole zonesScientists are using thunder's vibrations to map underground geology. Existing fiber-optic cables detect tiny ground movements triggered by...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Scientists create a steel sphere device that could protect buildings from earthquakes without electricityInnovative researchers have created an innovative seismic damper that utilizes steel balls and friction to mitigate the vibrations caused b...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
In 2022, the Tonga eruption sent a powerful sound through the ocean — the strange signal before a deadly disaster hit may change how scientists warn about tsunamisThe Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption generated powerful underwater sounds. These acoustic signals traveled thousands of kilometer...
06 Sep, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
The Himalayas look unchanged from below, but something is happening high in the mountains — Nepal’s disaster offers a frightening clueA recent disaster in Nepal highlights growing instability in the warming Himalayas. Massive rock and ice collapses unleash destructive floo...
05 Sep, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
What is a glacial collapse? The science behind the Nepal-Tibet floodsA glacial collapse occurs when a large mass of ice and rock suddenly breaks from a mountain slope, potentially triggering avalanches, debri...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Nepal floods Day 3: What we know and don't know about the tragedyNepal floods Day 3: A devastating flash flood swept through Nepal's Himalayan river valleys after a glacial collapse. Scientists are invest...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Nepal flash floods: Glacial collapse, not earthquake, triggered deadly disasterNepal flash floods were caused by a glacial collapse, not an earthquake. This event originated in Tibet and caused significant destruction ...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Since 2012, Stanford researchers linked 2 sensor technologies to record hurricane forces near the sea surface. Now, the new data stream could help forecast storm intensity before hurricanes make landfallHurricane forecasting may soon get help from an unlikely place: earthquake sensors. Stanford researchers found that seismometers can detect...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
7.7 magnitude quake strikes Indonesia, killing at least 47In a devastating turn of events, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake has rocked Indonesia, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 47 lives. As bui...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away: How Zhang Heng created the world's first earthquake detection device?In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away through a device created by Chinese scientist Zhang H...
26 Jul, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
What AI Discovered Under Campi Flegrei Is Raising New QuestionsArtificial intelligence has revealed over 54,000 earthquakes beneath Campi Flegrei, far exceeding previous estimates. This advanced analysi...
21 Mar, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR corridor: 28 seismometers to be installed for early earthquake warningThe National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) announced plans to install 28 seismometers, including an "Early Earthquake Detection Syst...
29 Jan, 2024, 04.39 PM IST
Wondering why you didn't get Google's earthquake alert?For context, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai shared a screenshot of an Android alert that he received right before an earthquake struck Californ...
09 Nov, 2022, 02.10 PM IST
Google turns Android smartphones into earthquake detectorsSmartphones are typically equipped with tiny accelerometers.
12 Aug, 2020, 11.22 AM IST
- Quake-detecting mobile app captures nearly 400 temblors
New York, Dec 14 (IANS) An earthquake detecting mobile application released by the University of California at Berkeley earlier this year h...
14 Dec, 2016, 03.00 PM IST
Smartphones could help detect earthquakes earlySensors in smartphones and other similar devices could be used to detect early ground movement to warn people about a potential earthquake.
12 Apr, 2015, 03.11 PM IST