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Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge

A series of earthquakes near the Greek island of Santorini have led authorities to shut down schools, dispatch rescue teams with sniffer dogs and sent instructions to residents including a request to drain their swimming pools

The Independent UK

Santorini is having a swarm of tiny earthquakes. Is the Greek isle about to erupt?

An uptick in seismic activity on the volcanic island of Santorini has raised concerns about a potential eruption.

LiveScience

Massive volcano being formed off of West Coast thanks to hundreds of underwater earthquakes every day

Axial Seamount could erupt by the end of this year, scientists say, although it won’t pose a danger to life

The Independent UK

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Yellowstone National Park earthquake shakes hottest and oldest geothermal area

A minor earthquake has hit Yellowstone National Park, and some people in the region experienced a tremor. The magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck near Norris Geyser Basin, which has a history of quakes.

LiveScience

Beyonce And The Grammys: A Tense Relationship Again At A Head

Beyonce is the most decorated artist in Grammys history, and her album releases have both triggered cultural earthquakes and reshaped music industry norms.

International Business Times

A history of California's fire struggles

While earthquakes have caused disasters since early California, destruction from wildfires is a modern phenomenon

Salon

Ethiopian earthquakes and volcanic eruptions: earth scientist explains the link

Ethiopia’s Afar and Oromia regions have been hit by several earthquakes and tremors since the beginning of 2025. The strongest, with a magnitude of 5.7, struck on 4 January. The US Geological Survey and the German Research Centre for Geosciences reported that its epicentre was 142km east of the capital,…

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Scientists find hidden mechanism that could explain how earthquakes 'ignite'

How does creeping stress ignite a cataclysmic earthquake? A new study has answers.

LiveScience

Is Earth the only planet in the solar system with plate tectonics?

Plate tectonics give Earth its mountains, earthquakes, continental drift and maybe even helped give rise to life itself. But do other planets in the solar system have them too?

LiveScience

Japan raises probability of megaquake to over 80% in next 30 years

Government panel reveals more than 80 per cent probability of massive earthquake along Nankai Trough, an 800km-long undersea trench near Japan’s Pacific coast

The Independent UK

One of Iceland's largest volcanoes sees swarm of 130 earthquakes — could it be about to blow?

The Bárðarbunga volcano system was responsible for Iceland's largest eruption for 300 years back in 2014. After a recent increase in seismic activity, could it be about to erupt again?

LiveScience

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Southwest Mexico, No Serious Damage

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake in southwestern Mexico prompts emergency response, with no serious damage reported. Mexico, prone to earthquakes, has a history ...

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Fracking ‘plausible’ trigger for swarm of earthquakes near Gatwick

Hundreds of people reported the tremors that took place over two years in villages in Surrey and Sussex

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Euronews

Türkiye's cats are on the world's agenda: 'This closeness is fascinating'

Medical anthropologist Gideon Lasco stated that the earthquakes centred in Maraş and Hatay in 2023 also provided examples of the strong bond Turkish people have with cats.

The Conversation

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.

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What are the biggest earthquakes in history?

Massive Myanmar earthquake causes widespread destruction, with hundreds feared dead

International Business Times

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?

The Independent UK

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

The Texas Tribune

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska's largest city raise concerns

An increase in the number of earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska’s largest city this year has geologists paying attention

The Conversation

What we can and (still) can’t predict about earthquakes

At around 10:44 Pacific Time on December 5, a huge earthquake struck around 60 miles off the coast of California. The magnitude 7 quake triggered a tsunami alert for some cities in northern California.

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