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How smart cities are being reinvented after natural disasters
How smart cities are being reinvented after natural disastersJanuary 05, 2026 – In this age of megastorms, visionary designers around the world are taking clever advantage of the chance to rethink what they rebuild. Here’s how the smartest places are finding surprising opportunities in the aftermath of devastation.
What causes earthquakes?
What causes earthquakes?July 30, 2025 – Earthquakes occur more often than you think. Here’s what you need to know about where they usually happen and how they’re measured.
The disease detectives who solve the world’s strangest outbreaks
The disease detectives who solve the world’s strangest outbreaksDecember 04, 2025 – When weird fungal epidemics crop up in far-flung places, scientists work together to unravel how the microscopic murderers show up and turn deadly.
How ‘the big one’ near Seattle could trigger an earthquake in San Francisco
How ‘the big one’ near Seattle could trigger an earthquake in San FranciscoOctober 23, 2025 – Are two of the deadliest earthquake zones in North America linked? It's possible—but controversial.
This year thousands of mysterious earthquakes hit Santorini. Scientists finally know why.
This year thousands of mysterious earthquakes hit Santorini. Scientists finally know why.September 24, 2025 – During the quakes, researchers were able to track dangerous magma in real time.
Scientists didn't expect the 8.8 magnitude Russian megaquake for many more years. Why now?
Scientists didn't expect the 8.8 magnitude Russian megaquake for many more years. Why now?July 30, 2025 – Here's what we know about what caused the earthquake off Russia's Far East and why the tsunami it generated weren't as big as anticipated.
Santorini is at the center of a mystery: Why do earthquakes keep shaking the island?
Santorini is at the center of a mystery: Why do earthquakes keep shaking the island?February 07, 2025 – The Greek island has a long history of earthquakes, but what is causing the recent series of quakes has scientists perplexed.
What is a tsunami? Here’s what causes the deadly ocean waves
What is a tsunami? Here’s what causes the deadly ocean wavesJuly 30, 2025 – Tsunamis are most often caused by underwater earthquakes. Climate change is making them worse.
AI is helping seismologists find the next monster earthquake
AI is helping seismologists find the next monster earthquakeOctober 15, 2024 – Some earthquakes are imperceptibly quiet. We may not feel them, but machines might detect them—and they can point scientists to a potential "Big One".
Centuries of history and culture reduced to rubble after Myanmar earthquake
Centuries of history and culture reduced to rubble after Myanmar earthquakeApril 04, 2025 – Myanmar's religious temples stood as symbols of faith and history. After the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake, many are wondering: will they ever rise again or are they lost forever?
Do earthquake warning apps really work?
Do earthquake warning apps really work?September 21, 2023 – Your phone can now warn you seconds before a destructive quake hits—but it depends on where in the world you live.
Volcanoes—everything to know about nature’s geologic architects
Volcanoes—everything to know about nature’s geologic architectsJuly 10, 2025 – Fiery volcanoes have belched up molten rock, hot ash, and gas since Earth formed billions of years ago.
Here’s what makes earthquakes so devastating in Haiti
Here’s what makes earthquakes so devastating in HaitiAugust 14, 2021 – The island nation lies near the juncture of two shifting tectonic plates—setting the stage for devastating temblors.
Deepest earthquake ever detected struck 467 miles beneath Japan
Deepest earthquake ever detected struck 467 miles beneath JapanOctober 25, 2021 – If confirmed, the temblor would be a shock to geologists who thought rocks that deep inside Earth were too putty-like to break and shake.
What to do during an earthquake: Simple steps to stay protected
What to do during an earthquake: Simple steps to stay protectedSeptember 12, 2019 – Temblors frequently strike around the world. These suggestions will help you prepare for the next quake that might rattle your town.
Greece and Turkey earthquake driven by wild tectonics of the Aegean Sea
Greece and Turkey earthquake driven by wild tectonics of the Aegean SeaOctober 30, 2020 – The magnitude 7.0 temblor occurred in an area of complex geologic movement, where multiple tectonic plates crack the surface as they jostle for position.
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