You Don’t Actually Need to Bury the Dead Immediately After an Earthquake
In fact, it may be healthy not to.
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Earthquakes
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‘Pacific Standard’ HQ Lies Safely Outside Tsunami Inundation Zone
But new research insights about the power of the Ventura Fault might change that, along with the risks for many other structures along the Southern California coast.
The Last Major Earthquake to Shake Nepal
This wasn't the first earthquake to cause considerable damage to the South Asian country—and it won't be the last.
When Catfish Caused Earthquakes
In the past, earthquakes have been blamed on everything from dragons to whales.
‘San Andreas’ Will Offer California a Much-Needed Reminder
Disaster movies provide audiences more than just entertainment.
Why Disease Hits Harder After Disasters in Developing Nations
A lot depends on the nutritional and health status of disaster victims before disaster struck.
A Few Facts—and Falsehoods—About Earthquakes
The headline pretty much says it all. Without further ado (and having done very little thus far) I…
Don’t Give in to Slacktivism, Donate to Nepal Relief Efforts Now
Research shows people are much less likely to give to disaster relief efforts long after a galvanizing "start" date.
It’s Time to Take Man-Made Earthquakes as Seriously as We Do Natural Ones
That means monitoring historically inactive areas, such as north central Texas, the way we now monitor earthquake-happy California.
Will California Build an Earthquake Warning System?
We're a long way from being able to predict temblors, but what if we had even a few moments of warning before the shaking started?