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7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Chile and Argentina
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning, but ...
Myanmar’s earthquake devastated the war-torn nation. For its reviled military leaders, it has brought opportunity
Earthquakes are devastating for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, but for military dictators clinging to ...
Maps: 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Near Chile Prompts Tsunami Alert
A major, 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Atlantic Ocean on Friday, prompting an alert for a potential tsunami ...
Strong earthquake near Argentina prompts tsunami fears, evacuations in Chile
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake was recorded on Friday, May 2, off the southern coasts of Argentina and Chile, the U.S. Geological ...
World's Longest Suspension Bridge to Be Built Over Earthquake Fault Line
Construction of what would be the world's longest suspension bridge is scheduled to begin this year, according to the Italian ...
New study suggests major PNW earthquake could make ground sink up to 6 feet
A Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake could cause long-lasting changes to Washington’s landscape, coastline and floodplain, a ...
3.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Utah; no damage or injuries reported
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake shook a portion of Utah early Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
New California Earthquake Risk Raised by Scientists
A new study warns that a megathrust earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone could cause coastal land to sink ...
Levin earthquake: 4.1 magnitude quake strikes, locals feel ‘big rumble’
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake has struck off Levin this afternoon. GeoNet reported the quake hit 10 km northwest of Levin and at ...
9 articles about recent Washington earthquake activity and preparedness efforts
Washington state has seen several recent earthquakes ranging from small tremors near Tacoma and Vashon Island to larger ...