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EARTHQUAKES IN THE PACIFIC
Nearly 200 earthquakes recorded in Pacific Ring of Fire in 7 days: Should you be worried?Seismic activity is on the rise around the Pacific Ring of Fire, prompting countries to issue emergency preparedness warnings. Within the l...- Panama rocked by 2 powerful earthquakes and multiple aftershocks, prompting evacuationsOn Friday, two significant earthquakes of magnitudes 7.7 and 6.6 impacted southern Panama, leading to widespread evacuations. Many building...
- 7.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Panama, people evacuate buildings as tsunami threat looms over Pacific coastA strong earthquake measuring 7.6 in magnitude hit near the southern coast of Panama. Although initially reported as 8.0, the magnitude was...
- 500-year-old lava rock in Hawaii collapses into Pacific Ocean. How earthquakes, waves, erosion brought down the 90-foot-tall sea archThe stunning Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park has met its end, collapsing into the ocean after more than 550 years of exi...
- Japan scandal-hit nuclear plant operator head to resign: ReportsChubu Electric Power's president will resign following a scandal over earthquake data. The company is expected to abandon plans to restart ...
- Jakarta airport, four others reopen as Anak Krakatau ash disrupts air travelIndonesia's main Jakarta airport and four other aviation hubs have reopened. Volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau had previously caused th...
- Where could the next big earthquake strike? Scientists develop a new method that successfully identified a high-risk fault zone in KamchatkaScientists developed a new method to identify earthquake fault sections with accumulating stress. This technique uses GPS data to track Ear...
- Indonesia's 'Ring of Fire': Key facts about the world's most volcanic nationMount Anak Krakatau's latest eruptions have caused major air travel interruptions, impacting numerous passengers in Indonesia. With a stagg...
- Eight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak KrakatauEight Indonesian airports remain closed due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau. Jakarta's main airport will stay shut until 6 p.m. local ti...
- 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...
- In 1918–1921, one dam built on California's Carmel River provided water storage but blocked fish runs; in 2015 it came down, reopening 25 miles of habitat for steelhead troutA century-old dam on California's Carmel River was removed, restoring fish spawning grounds. Crews rerouted the river and dismantled the st...
- How Nepal school principal saved 1,600+ children minutes before flood swallowed entire school in mud, ice & waterNepal principal saves 1,643 students: A principal’s swift warning saved more than 1,600 students from a devastating flash flood. Tribhuvan ...
- In 1903, 110 million tonnes of rock fell on a sleeping Canadian town in two minutes; even now, part of Frank remains buried beneath the mountainIn 1903, a massive rockslide from Turtle Mountain devastated the town of Frank, Alberta. This catastrophic event remains Canada's deadliest...
- Indonesia earthquake: 51 killed, power outages hit 20 petrol stations; thousands evacuate after 7.7-magnitude quakeA magnitude-7.7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia has killed at least 51 people and injured more than 110, prompting the evacuation of around...
- Indonesia issues Tsunami warning after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes along Pacific Ring of FireA powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Indonesia's Flores Island, prompting a local tsunami warning. Authorities urged residents t...
- USGS Earthquake Alert: 5.5-magnitude quake strikes off El Salvador CoastA magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off El Salvador's coast on Wednesday. The offshore event occurred at a moderate depth of 56.8 kilometers....
- Around 500,000 earthquakes are recorded across world every year, key to limit massive destructions may be liked to unique move in 1970s. Here's what experts are sayingEarthquakes are among the greatest global challenges for the safety of structures. Existing buildings constructed before the introduction o...
- Colombia earthquake: 111 dead, 87 injured as 7.4-magnitude quake devastates Choco; national emergency declaredA powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia’s Pacific coast, killing at least 111 people and injuring 87. The quake damaged around ...
- Strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes South Pacific OceanA powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake jolted the South Pacific Ocean on Saturday morning, with its epicenter located 36 kilometers west of Pu...
- Alaska issued tsunami advisory after 7.8 magnitude Russian earthquake as California and Hawaii monitor threatAlaska receives tsunami advisory following magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast, September 18. National Weather Service warn...
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