Eastern Africa’s Turkana Rift is known both for its rich record of early human fossils and for intense volcanic activity driven by shifting tectonic plates. Now, scientists report that the crust beneath this region has thinned far more than previously understood, pointing to the long term breakup of the African continent and offering a fresh […]
On December 6, 2025, a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska. While quakes of that size draw attention, earthquakes occur far more often than many people realize. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that roughly 55 earthquakes happen every day worldwide, adding up to about 20,000 each year. Typically, one earthquake per year reaches […]
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 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 […]
