Tag: Earthquakes
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UK Earthquakes This Year: What the BGS Report Reveals
Overview: More Than 300 Quakes Recorded Across the UK New figures from the British Geological Survey (BGS) reveal that the UK has experienced more than 300 earthquakes so far this year. While the seismic activity is not unusual for a region with a complex geological history, the volume of events has caught the attention of…
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What sparked Santorini’s dramatic earthquake swarm? New findings reveal magma movement behind the tremors
Unraveling the Santorini swarm Earlier this year, tens of thousands of tiny earthquakes rattled the iconic Greek island of Santorini, sparking questions about what lay beneath the caldera. Scientists have now linked the swarm to a remarkably dynamic but localized process: molten rock moving through an underground channel for roughly three months. The discovery sheds…
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Two Major Earthquakes Possible in the Himalayas, Study Warns
Major Warning from a Four-Year Study A recent four-year study has raised alarms about the seismic future of the Himalayan region. Researchers warn that the area, already famous for devastating earthquakes, could experience two major quakes in the coming centuries, with the potential to reach a moment magnitude of 8.8. The findings add urgency to…
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Two major earthquakes possible in the Himalayas, study warns
Two Major Quakes on the Horizon: What the Study Reveals A four-year study by a team of seismologists and geologists has raised alarms about the Himalayan region, known for its dramatic mountain range and history of devastating quakes. The researchers warn that the tectonic forces shaping the region could yield two major earthquakes in the…
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Two Major Himalayan Earthquakes Possible, Study Warns
Warning from a four-year study: two major Himalayan earthquakes? A new four-year study has raised alarms about the seismic future of the Himalayan region, a zone long associated with powerful earthquakes. The researchers warn that the region could experience not one but two major quakes in the foreseeable future, with magnitudes potentially reaching 8.8. If…
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World Math & Science Challenge in Zamboanga City Rescheduled to December Amid Quake Concerns
WMSC Rescheduled for December Over Earthquake Concerns The World Mathematics and Science Challenge (WMSC) in Zamboanga City has been moved from its original November schedule to December 15–18. The decision follows a spate of earthquakes that recently struck several provinces, prompting organizers to prioritize participant safety and peace of mind for the international competitors gathering…
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World Math & Science Challenge in Zamboanga City postponed to December amid quake concerns
WMSC Moves to December Following Earthquake Concerns The World Mathematics and Science Challenge (WMSC) in Zamboanga City has been rescheduled to December 15–18, 2024, after a spate of earthquakes rattled the Philippines in recent weeks. The organizers, the Mathematics Trainers’ Guild Phils. (MTG), announced the shift from the original dates of November 13–16 to ensure…
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Bulacan Disaster Prep Boost as Classes Suspended Oct 16-17
Bulacan strengthens disaster readiness amid earthquake concerns In response to a series of recent earthquakes, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Bulacan convened an emergency meeting focused on reinforcing the province’s preparedness and disaster response systems. Key among the measures discussed were enhanced local action plans, systematic building inspections, and improved…
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Deep Earthquake Aftermath: Why Deeper Crust Changes Persist Long After Shaking
New Insights into Post-Seismic Deformation When an earthquake rattles the ground, it often leaves a visible legacy of cracked roads and toppled buildings. But beneath the surface, the story continues. Geologists are increasingly focused on post-seismic deformation—the way the Earth’s crust gradually adjusts to the sudden redistribution of stress after a quake. Recent work from…
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Deeper Crust Takes Longer to Heal After an Earthquake, MIT Study Finds
Overview: What post-seismic deformation reveals about the crust Earthquakes are not a one-and-done event. The initial shaking is followed by a period of post-seismic deformation, a time when the surrounding rocks adjust to the sudden changes in stress caused by fault rupture. In this phase, areas that didn’t fracture still experience stress shifts and adapt,…