The full power of the biggest temblors could be determined in as little as 10 to 15 seconds after they begin, a new study finds, and long before it ends.
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A Signal in Giant Earthquakes That Could Save Lives
The full power of the biggest temblors could be determined in as little as 10 to 15 seconds after they begin, a new study finds, and long before it ends.
Philippines Struck by Another Powerful Earthquake
The latest earthquake was centered in Samar, an island in the central eastern part of the country. It came after a quake near Manila killed at least 15 people.
Deadly Earthquake Hits the Philippines
An earthquake with a registered magnitude of 6.1 hit the northern Philippines, killing up to eight people, according to officials.
Strong Earthquake Strikes Philippines, Killing 11 People
The quake, which had a magnitude of 6.1, caused several buildings to collapse and knocked out power near the capital, Manila.
Taiwan Is Hit by Powerful Earthquake
The magnitude-6.1 quake on Thursday struck near a city where 17 people were killed by a quake last year.
China Experiences a Fracking Boom, and All the Problems That Go With It
A series of three earthquakes in the heart of China’s fracking country has raised fears among residents of the technology’s impact.