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What is the ring of fire – explained in 30 seconds

Also known as the Circum-Pacific Belt, the ring is home to 75% of the world’s active volcanoes and 90% of its earthquakes

The Guardian - AU

Deadly earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse: What we know so far

Search for survivors has ended after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Tibet killed at least 126 and wounded dozens.

Al Jazeera

History of deadly earthquakes in China after almost 100 killed in Tibet quake

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 that killed more than 50 people in western China near Nepal was one of the country’s deadliest in nearly a decade

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Why Vanuatu should brace for even more aftershocks after this week’s deadly quakes: a seismologist explains

The death toll from Vanuatu’s earthquake disaster continues to rise, with international search and rescue operations underway to help people hit by the initial quake and its aftershocks.

The Conversation

Tsunami 2004: what are the biggest earthquakes in history?

It’s been 20 years since a Boxing Day tsunami caused devastation in nations in the Indian Ocean

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift Closed Her Eras Tour On Top Of The World. Now What?

The nearly two-year-long, $2 billion Eras tour shattered records, made history and quite literally triggered earthquakes -- so what could Taylor Swift, the planet's biggest star, possibly do next?

International Business Times

A ‘non-destructive’ tsunami was spotted after California’s earthquake. Simulations show the dangers of a real one

The 7.0 earthquake earlier this month led to a tsunami warning that was quickly canceled by forecasters but officials have warned people not to assume the next event will play out the same way

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Recycled oilfield water could aid drought-stricken West Texas

Oilfield wastewater injected underground is causing earthquakes and blowouts. Now, pilot projects are exploring whether this water could be treated and used to grow crops.

The Texas Tribune

Alaska's Aleutian Islands Experience Earthquake Swarm, No Cause For Alarm

A swarm of moderate to strong earthquakes hit Alaska's Aleutian Islands, causing no damage. The Alaska Earthquake Center reassured residents.

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Scientists launch study to determine whether dogs can predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Dogs are among the animals taking part in research to determine how much animals know about impending natural disasters

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The Conversation

Reflecting on 20 years of the Aceh tsunami: From ‘megathrust’ threat to disaster mitigation

20 years have passed since the Aceh tsunami, which left deep scars on Indonesia, especially for those directly affected. Aceh was also recovering from a three-decade armed conflict between the Free Aceh Movement and the national government

The Independent UK

Scientists study if goats and dogs can predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

A previous study in Sicily found that goats became nervous before an eruption at Mount Etna

The Guardian - UK

Can goats predict earthquakes? Can dogs forecast volcanic eruptions? These scientists think so

Tracking the behaviour of tagged animals from space could transform the research into a host of natural phenomena

Kiplinger

Earthquake Insurance: Do You Need It? What Does It Cover?

Some homeowners are shocked to find out that their homeowners insurance doesn’t cover earthquake damage. Here's the lowdown on how earthquake insurance works.

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Newcastle Herald

Expect more earthquakes as latest Muswellbrook event linked to August 'swarm'

The quake has caused power outages across the region.

Latin Times

Cuba Continues To Be Battered By Nature, Enduring Back-to-Back Earthquakes After Large Hurricane

Two strong earthquakes struck Cuba's southeastern region just days after Hurricane Rafael, further impairing the country's recovery efforts and causing more destruction.

International Business Times

After Hurricanes, Two Earthquakes Jolt Crisis-hit Cuba

Two powerful earthquakes rocked southern Cuba in quick succession on Sunday, US geologists said, just days after the island was struck by a hurricane that knocked out power nationwide.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition’s nuclear plan is ‘today’s version of a lump of coal in parliament’, inquiry told

Renewables advocate tells parliamentary hearing that opposition’s nuclear proposal is a ‘smokescreen’ for burning coal and gas

Newcastle Herald

'How big does a disaster have to be?': council's natural disaster application rejected

Upper Hunter earthquakes not considered to be natural disasters.

The Conversation

Clues left by the Alpine Fault’s last big quake reveal its direction – this will help NZ prepare for the inevitable next rupture

One of the world’s most anticipated earthquakes is the next major surface rupture of the Alpine Fault in the South Island of New Zealand.

LiveScience

'Every volcano has its own personality': Mystery Mount Adams earthquake surge under investigation

Scientists are installing multiple temporary seismic monitoring stations to get a better understanding of the sharp increase in earthquakes recorded at Mount Adams.

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