The Great ShakeOut is here: How to participate in earthquake safety drills happening around the world

At 10:16 a.m. local time on October 16, millions of people will be practicing how to properly drop, cover, and hold on. You ...
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The impact of the 1886 Charleston earthquake and South Carolina’s ongoing seismic activity

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – It was the evening of August 31, 1886, when a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked Charleston, causing significant destruction and resulting in more than 60 deaths. 139 years ...
Chicago Tribune

With help from its communities, Kane County aims to reduce impact of natural hazards like floods and tornadoes

After years of research, outreach and planning, Kane County recently completed the draft of a plan to reduce the impact of natural hazards like floods and tornadoes. The draft Kane County 2024 Natural ...
The New York Times

How the Myanmar Earthquake Shook Skyscrapers in Bangkok

Large quakes produce shaking at a variety of frequencies. Some waves can travel hundreds of miles, and are amplified by local geological conditions. By Thomas Fuller Thomas Fuller has reported on why ...