Environment
World's deepest earthquake beneath Japan
If confirmed, tremors at a depth of 751 km could surprise geologists who think the middle mantle is virtually earthquake-proof.
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Conquer Mars
NASA spacecraft detected hundreds of Martian earthquakes
Most of the Martian earthquakes recorded by the InSight were relatively mild and located at great depths, about 30-50 km.
Environment
China experienced a magnitude 5.1 earthquake during the time when corona and H5N1 viruses were raging
The quake struck February 3, 2016 at Sichuan Province in southwestern China.
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Groundbreaking research: Turning sea optic cables into earthquake detection systems
The researchers propose to use existing undersea optical fiber cables as a seismic detection tool.
Space science
An ancient object than the Earth fell into the Sahara, revealing the secret of 'earthquake'
Our oldest homeland may be a snow circle - the beautiful water around the young sun, which provides materials to shape the earth and its neighbors.
Environment
Cao Bang is 4.7 magnitude earthquake
On the morning of November 28, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province. This is the 3rd earthquake in 4 days in this area.
Environment
Why does Cao Bang experience earthquakes?
Around 7 am on November 28, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province with a 10 km deep epicenter. This is the third time this area…
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Why did buildings collapse when the earthquake struck? The truth is more complicated than you think!
Earthquakes have always been a frightening natural phenomenon, and it becomes more dangerous as growing cities come with the risk of collapse of tall buildings.
Environment
Ocean storms can cause earthquakes
According to American scientists, strong ocean storms can be the source of earthquakes with magnitude greater than 3.5 magnitude.
Environment
Storm-earthquake: A new disaster awaits humans
Scientists have just discovered a new geophysical phenomenon: the combination of two terrifying disasters, storms and earthquakes.
Space science
NASA landing gear gains strange pulses on Mars
NASA's InSight landing gear (NASA) detected a total of more than 100 pulses on the planet, of which 21 were strong like earthquakes.
Environment
Earthquake in Pakistan: Casualties have exceeded 300 people
Pakistani officials said casualties could continue to rise as some people were still trapped in the pile of rock and earth after the quake.
Science invention
The record of 6 lost 'inventions' that could change the whole world of Nikola Tesla
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In the United States, there is a 120-meter-high rock column that 'swayed' when it hit an earthquake and high winds
'Because nothing is completely static, and there is always energy flowing in the soil, we will have a source that causes this rock structure to vibrate continuously.'
New technology
Students invent 'tags' to search for earthquake victims
A group of students in Indonesia has successfully built a device that uses high-frequency ultrasound to help search for earthquake victims.