Cruising the coast for signs of where 'the big one' will hit
One of the world’s most advanced research ships will be cruising along the Washington and Oregon coasts this month – to look for clues about giant earthquakes. A zone that runs parallel to the coast –...
View ArticleEndangered orcas cause delays for major earthquake research
Updated 6/18/12, with comments and links from whale advocates.An expensive science mission off the Washington and Oregon coasts has been scaled back, at least for now, out of concern for orca whales. A...
View ArticleNew warning system could alert you seconds before quake hits
What would you do if you knew a major earthquake was about to strike in 10 seconds? Some scientists say even a few moments’ warning could save lives, and they’re setting up a system that might soon...
View ArticleRubble from New Zealand quake shows Seattle what to expect
The Northwest hasn’t had a killer earthquake since 1965 – and it’s been three centuries since anything massive shook this region. That’s how New» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBefore an Eruption, Scientists Record a Volcano's Primal Scream
Most volcanoes rumble before they erupt, but Washington and Alaska researchers say a big recent eruption was preceded not by a rumble, but a scream. Alaska» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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