Naci Gorur, a geologist, has become a household name in Turkey for imploring the country to prepare for quakes he has predicted. He has been disappointed by the response and is deeply worried about Istanbul.
Tag: Geology
Tools Born From Fracking Fuel Geothermal Rush
The United States has enough geothermal energy to power the entire country. Some are trying to unlock it by using techniques from the fracking boom.
‘It Could Have Been So Much Worse’: Mountain Collapse Narrowly Misses Swiss Village
Fifty million cubic feet of rock came to rest just shy of Brienz and its schoolhouse.
Why Did a Turkish City Withstand the Earthquake When Others Crumbled?
Erzin survived last week’s 7.8-magnitude quake with no casualties and little damage. The mayor credited his enforcement of building standards, but scientists say it is more likely about geology.
When Did the Anthropocene Start? Scientists Closer to Saying When.
A panel of experts has spent more than a decade deliberating on how, and whether, to mark a momentous new epoch in geologic time: our own.
Driving Iceland’s Overlooked North
For those seeking an alternative to the popular Golden Circle, the Diamond Circle winds through volcanic landscapes featuring powerful waterfalls, misty vistas and sulfurous pools.
Cliff Collapses on Boaters in Brazil, Killing 10
The tragedy in Minas Gerais state gripped the nation because it was captured on videos that showed an immense slab of rock smashing into pleasure boats.
The World Wants Greenland’s Minerals, but Greenlanders Are Wary
The island has rare elements needed for electric cars and wind turbines. But protesters are blocking one project, signaling that mining companies must tread carefully.
A Stunning Look at the Hidden Mysteries of Glacier Caves
A group of scientists and adventure athletes are venturing into icy labyrinths to study their relationships with glacial melting and climate change.
Haiti Earthquake Occurred Along Same Fault Line as the One in 2010
Both were on the same system of faults.