Tag: Seismology
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UK Sees 300+ Earthquakes This Year: What’s Causing the Surge?
Overview: A Busy Year for UK Seismology Britain is recording a surprising number of earthquakes in 2024, with the British Geological Survey (BGS) confirming more than 300 events so far. While most quakes are small and rarely felt at the surface, the year’s higher total has drawn attention from scientists, policymakers, and the public. The…
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UK Earthquakes This Year: 300+ Shocks Recorded
Overview: A year of noticeable seismic activity across the UK Recent data from the British Geological Survey (BGS) shows that the UK has experienced more than 300 recorded earthquakes this year. While the United Kingdom is not known for large-magnitude quakes, the higher-than-usual count has raised questions about the rhythms of Britain’s subterranean crust and…
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Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Taiwan’s Northeast Coast
Overview of the Event A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck offshore, off the northeast coast of Taiwan. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred on December 27, 2025, at 1:54 p.m. EST (around 1:54 a.m. local time). The quake’s offshore location prompted early concerns about possible tsunamis and strong shaking on nearby coastal…
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Weak 3.4-magnitude tremor hits Pagoh, latest in Johor’s string of minor quakes
Overview: Weak tremor detected in Pagoh A weak earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 was detected in the Bukit Kepong area of Pagoh early today. Local authorities confirmed there were no reports of casualties, significant property damage, or tsunami risk stemming from the tremor. The incident adds to a year marked by a series of…
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Mysterious Pacific Beneath: Dense Mantle Anomalies Could Redefine Earth’s History
Unveiling the Hidden World Beneath the Pacific Scientists have long peeked into Earth’s interior with seismic waves, mapping a dynamic, complex mantle beneath our oceans. The latest findings from the western Pacific, however, reveal dense rock structures that don’t fit neatly into prevailing models of subducting tectonic plates or mantle convection. Using high-resolution seismic imaging,…
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Unseen Beneath the Waves: What Deep Pacific Rock Anomalies Mean for Earth’s History
New Findings from the Deep Pacific For decades, scientists have probed the planet’s interior using seismic waves that travel through rock and reveal the unseen. A recent wave of high-resolution imaging focused on the western Pacific has uncovered enormous, dense rock formations buried far beneath the ocean floor. These anomalies, detected by advanced seismic imaging…
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Santorini Earthquake Swarm Triggered by Magma Intrusion
What happened at Santorini Earlier this year, tens of thousands of small earthquakes rattled the iconic Greek island of Santorini, a clear sign that its volcanic system was on the move. After months of study, researchers have concluded that the swarm was triggered by molten rock pulsing through an underground conduit. This intrusion, while extensive,…
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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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Electric Heartbeat Reverses Course: A Surprising Twist in Earth’s Magnetic Field
New Findings Upend Long-Standing Assumptions For decades, scientists have described Earth’s magnetic field as a dynamic shield generated by the liquid iron in our planet’s outer core. A recent study, however, suggests that the field’s electric heartbeat—the flow of magnetic energy within the core—travels in the opposite direction to what traditional models predicted. This reversal…