Earthquakes Explained

California, earthquakes and hidden faults

Swarms of tiny earthquakes uncover secrets of California's big faults

Many of the state's largest earthquakes have struck near the junction, where the Pacific, North American and Gorda plates meet. This area also forms the boundary between two infamous threats: the San Andreas Fault system, which runs across most of California, and the Cascadia subduction zone, which goes up to Vancouver Island, Canada.

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Swarms of tiny earthquakes yield new discovery in Calif.

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Tiny earthquakes reveal hidden faults under Northern California

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Jan. 15: Earthquake of 2.3 magnitude detected close to Holtville, CA

A preliminary 2.3 magnitude quake was reported near Holtville Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Scientists Discover a Hidden Earthquake World Beneath Northern California

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Jan. 15: Earthquake measuring 2.1 struck region near The Geysers, CA

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Update: Earthquake shakes region near Holtville, CA on Jan. 15 - 2.1 magnitude reported

The tremor, which struck the area at 3:05 a.m., was centered roughly 4 miles west-southwest of Holtville.

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Update: Earthquake measuring 4.1 jolts area close to Holtville, CA on Jan. 15

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Update: Jan. 15 - 2.0 magnitude earthquake reported close to Holtville, CA

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NASA uses satellite technology to better understand earthquakes

Scientists are using the cutting-edge satellite technology from the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NASIR) to rethink how we understand earthquakes.

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The Rise in Los Angeles Earthquakes Explained

Southern California is experiencing a notable uptick in seismic activity, with experts confirming a surge in moderate earthquakes not seen in decades. The trend is prompting increased concern and renewed focus on the region's vulnerability to major seismic ...

Frontiers

Faults and Earthquakes Viewed by Networks, Monitoring Systems and by Numerical Modelling Techniques

Rock rheology governs the deformation of rocks in reaction to forces within the Earth's interior. Rheology is the scientific study of material properties, specifically focusing on the relationship between stress (force per unit area) and strain rate (rate of deformation).

Live Science

Ruptures from 'silent' earthquakes deep in Earth's crust can heal themselves within hours

Researchers re-created the conditions deep inside the Cascadia subduction zone and found that fractured rocks can repair themselves during, or just hours after, slow-motion earthquakes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

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2 huge earthquakes strike within days. Is it a warning?

Two earthquakes of a 7.0 or greater magnitude have struck within days of each other in Alaska and Japan, prompting worries another big temblor could be on the way. The first quake hit in Alaska on Dec. 6 with a magnitude of 7.0, a major quake capable of ...

The Greenville News

This SC county reported 18 earthquakes over past 10 days. Should residents be concerned?

A series of small earthquakes, ranging from 1.7 to 3.0 magnitude, have occurred in South Carolina, primarily in Greenwood County. While 10-20 earthquakes are recorded annually in South Carolina, the recent cluster has prompted warnings from the SC ...

The State

Two of the strongest earthquakes to hit SC in years part of flurry of tremors

At least 10 earthquakes have been confirmed in the same part of South Carolina in the past week, including some of the most powerful seismic activity recorded in the Palmetto State in years. That area was a hotbed for earthquakes late last year, according ...