Earthquakes

Explosions vs Earthquakes: New Method Successfully Identifies Seismic Events

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Los Angeles, California – Distinguishing between natural earthquakes and man-made explosions is a crucial task, especially in upholding international weapons agreements like the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. In a recent study published in Geophysical Journal International, researchers have introduced a new mathematical method that shows promise in accurately classifying seismic events, with a success rate of … Read more

Earthquakes: Afghan Death Toll Revised to ‘Over 1000’ by Taliban-run Ministry

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KABUL, Afghanistan – The death toll from a series of earthquakes in Afghanistan has been revised to “over 1000” by a Taliban-run ministry, significantly lower than the initial count of over 2400 by the Afghan National Disaster Management Authority. The earthquakes, which struck on October 13, have caused widespread destruction in the region. The Taliban-run … Read more

Earthquakes in Japan: Eight Dead, Dozens Trapped as Death Toll Rises

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WAJIMA, Japan – A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least eight people dead and damaging buildings, vehicles, and boats. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday afternoon. Eight people were confirmed dead in Wajima city, with seven … Read more