First global map of mantle earthquakes reveals seismic activity far beneath continents, challenging old ideas about Earth’s deep rocks.

If and when the next big earthquake strikes the Bay Area, thousands of older, soft story homes in San Jose face the risk of catastrophic damage. The city passed legislation nearly 18 months ago ...

SEATTLE — Six seismic sensors will monitor activity throughout Lumen Field when the Seattle Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers Saturday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. The Pacific ...

Measurements of seismic waves over many years suggest the Earth's core is deformed and reshaped by conditions of extreme heat ...

The construction ingenuity of Athens' Parthenon has enabled it to miraculously survive natural disasters such as earthquakes.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Earth makes a tiny seismic rumble every 26 seconds. Is the pulsating caused by ocean ...

Testing for meningitis may include a physical exam, blood tests, bacterial cultures, imaging, and a spinal tap for cerebrospinal fluid testing to confirm the diagnosis. Seek emergency care for severe ...

A strong 5.2 quake rattling the ground near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant would be alarming in any week. Coming just as Washington and Tehran edge toward a direct clash over nuclear sites, it has ...

Seismology is the study of stress and changes in stress within the Earth and other planetary bodies, particularly earthquakes caused by slip and rupture along faults and by magmatic activity. The ...

When you apply for life insurance, you'll usually need a medical exam. This checks to see if you have a disease or are at risk for one. They will also look for any current drug use. The exam may ...

A new academic review dissects how 3D printed concrete behaves in earthquakes and where the technology must improve to earn code approval.