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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Monster earthquake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says
A long-feared monster earthquake off the coast of California, Oregon and Washington could cause some areas to sink by more ...
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.
Massive earthquake could sink parts of Pacific Northwest coast within minutes
The Cascadia subduction zone could pose a major threat to the West Coast if a high magnitude earthquake were to occur, ...
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 ...
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 ...