Earthquake

    Earthquake data could hold the key to predicting Mount Etna’s next eruption, study finds

    New research shows earthquake patterns can help forecast Mount Etna eruptions Mount Etna is one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Located on the east coast of Sicily, it erupts multiple times per year – most recently in June this year. While it is somewhat possible to predict eruptions, a new study published in Science Advances […]

    The strongest earthquakes ever recorded: Where does Russia’s 8.8 magnitude quake rank in history?
    31 Jul 2025

    The recent earthquake in Russia reopens the memory of some of the most devastating earthquakes mankind has ever experienced. A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Far East region of Russia on Wednesday, generating tsunami waves that reached the coasts of Japan, Hawaii and Alaska. Authorities in several Pacific countries issued warnings for people to […]