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Strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Philippines' Mindanao- Did the first quake trigger the second? Watch Video of the Venezuela earthquake that stunned seismologists — what does this rare double rupture reveal about the hidden dangers beneath northern Venezuela?
- The San Andreas fault just reached a level scientists haven’t seen in 1,000 years—Is California ready for what comes next?
- In 2011, when Japan was rocked by 9.0 Tohoku earthquake, something strange happened 15 minutes later; scientists missed this deep-Earth process for more than a decadeA new study reveals the 2011 Tohoku earthquake triggered an extraordinary event deep within Earth. Seismic energy traveled to the outer cor...21 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plansJapan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant to meet energy demands. However, the nation faces a critical challenge: a severe shorta...11 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- Pain for Pakistan: History makes a U-turn in India's neighbourhoodRussia and the Taliban have signed a significant military cooperation agreement. This pact alters regional security dynamics. Pakistan's st...30 May, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
- In 2013, scientists studying volcanic rocks near Mauritius uncovered ancient zircon clues that revealed a buried microcontinent beneath the Indian OceanScientists have found a piece of ancient Earth's crust hidden in the Indian Ocean. This submerged landmass, called Mauritia, is not a lost ...14 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
- A Massive crack beneath africa could create Earth’s newest oceanNew research reveals Africa is breaking apart faster than previously thought, with the East African Rift System entering a critical 'neckin...11 May, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
- A Continent in Motion: GPS Shows the East African Rift Is Slowly Splitting ApartAfrica's ground is shifting. Tectonic forces are tearing the continent apart along the East African Rift. Satellites and GPS show this sepa...19 Feb, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- GSI team to visit Andaman to investigate eruption at India's only active mud volcano in BaratangThe Geological Survey of India is sending a team to Baratang Island to investigate the recent October 2 eruption of India's only active mud...05 Oct, 2025, 02.22 PM IST
- Two earthquakes hit between Fiji and New Zealand, no tsunami warning issuedTwo earthquakes hit the area between Fiji and New Zealand on April 14 morning. The first quake measured 6.5, and the second measured 6.1. T...14 Apr, 2025, 10.02 AM IST
- Nubian: The world's newest continent may be formed as Africa could split into two; here are the countries that form the new continentA shocking development has just emerged out and has come to light that a brand new continent might end up forming pretty soon as Africa is ...25 Jan, 2025, 04.03 AM IST
- Scientists discover 120-million-year-old Earth section: Here's how it could change what we know about our planetGeologists have uncovered a long-lost tectonic plate called Pontus, believed to have existed 120 million years ago in Borneo. Led by Suzann...23 Sep, 2024, 12.15 PM IST
- What is an Earthquake? Why it happens, and how is it measured?Earthquakes are the result of the Earth's ever-moving tectonic plates. They serve as a reminder of the dynamic and ever-changing nature of ...03 Oct, 2023, 03.16 PM IST
- What caused Morocco's earthquake? A geologist studying the Atlas mountains explainsThe recent earthquake, which was caused by a geological phenomenon known as a "reverse fault," suggests that stress from the plates pushing...12 Sep, 2023, 11.14 AM IST
- New ocean may arise as Africa continues to split into two parts, say scientistsThe creation of a new ocean might split Africa into two parts, resulting in landlocked countries such as Uganda and Zambia likely having th...15 Mar, 2023, 04.28 PM IST
- Foreshocks, swarms caused recent earthquakes in India, says Geological Survey of India officialDr Sandip Som, the deputy director general of GSI, also said that foreshocks -- mild tremor preceding earthquakes -- or swarm activities --...04 Oct, 2020, 04.28 PM IST
- Why Himalayas are hit by bigger earthquakes foundThe finding by researchers from ETH Zurich in Switzerland provides a more complete view of the risk of earthquakes in mountainous regions.05 Dec, 2017, 05.17 PM IST
- Earthquakes occur on moon, reveals analysisAn analysis of pictures taken by Chandrayaan-1 has found that tectonic plates are present inside moon's surface similar to earth and causes...14 Jun, 2015, 08.49 PM IST
- Scientists find why tectonic plates move abruptlyResearchers from Yale University said that tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface, which normally shift over the course of tens to hun...20 Jan, 2015, 02.00 PM IST
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