ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system goes live in Washington state — here’s how it works The news: ShakeAlert, an automated system designed to warn people that an earthquake has occurred and shaking is imminent, is… Read More
What the frack? Map shows where quakes triggered by humans are likely to happen For the first time, the U.S. Geological Survey is pinpointing the places where quakes induced by human activity as well as natural seismicity are… Read More
Surprises emerge as scientists map the tectonic plate that could cause ‘The Big One’ For the first time ever, scientists have gotten a full picture of the plate that is pushing its way under… Read More
New videos and pictures let you explore the ocean floor like never before Consider it the Google Street View of the ocean floor. This week, the U.S. Geological Survey posted thousands of images… Read More
