In this type of fault, the block of rock above the fault plane, known as the hanging wall, moves downward relative to the block below, called the footwall. Normal faults are typically found at ...

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 has struck Afghanistan, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).The earthquake ...

A mild earthquake of magnitude 2.4 struck Kishtwar district in Jammu & Kashmir early on April 16, 2025. According to the NCS, ...

Afghanistan sits on numerous fault lines between the Indian and the Eurasian tectonic plates, with a fault line also running directly through Herat.

The country sits on numerous fault lines between the Indian and the Eurasian tectonic plates, with a fault line also running directly through Herat. An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter ...

The earthquake risk at Scott Dam may be a key factor in PG&E’s decision to abandon the Potter Valley Project.

The intersection of religion and science is visible at the observatory. A plaque of St. Emidius, whose name is traditionally ...

The temblor was detected near Julian, California. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook most of Southern California on April 14. While there were no reported injuries or damages, ...

In an article published in Science Advances, a collaborative team led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) ...