The released energy travels in the form of waves called seismic waves. It is this released energy that puts human beings and human structures in danger. Therefore, it is critical to understand ...

Seismic instruments are used to measure low-frequency ground motion caused by earthquakes. They detect the seismic waves created by subsurface ruptures and convert ground motions into electronic ...

Earthquakes are most common along fault lines, which are fractures that allow the plates to move. Earthquakes occur when two ...

A 7.0 earthquake near California prompted a tsunami warning on Thursday, which was later lifted. Meteorologist Alan Crone ...