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Displaying all articles tagged:
Earthquakes
chapters
Mar. 5, 2024
This Is How You Make Money Trading
It’s not about being right. It’s about being right when everyone else is wrong.
By
Gary Stevenson
what we know
Sept. 9, 2023
Central Morocco Devastated by Rare, Powerful Earthquake
At least 1,000 people were killed by the M6.8 quake, which struck near Marrakech late Friday night.
By
Chas Danner
what we know
Feb. 8, 2023
Death Toll in Turkey and Syria Rises to More Than 11,000: Updates
The powerful earthquakes have flattened thousands of buildings in the region, and the death toll continues to mount.
By
Chas Danner
and
Nia Prater
puerto rico
Jan. 13, 2020
Puerto Rico Is Recovering, But the Earthquakes Keep Coming
More than 1,400 earthquakes have hit the island in the past few weeks, leaving thousands homeless.
By
Adam K. Raymond
the sports section
June 17, 2018
Mexico’s World Cup Goal Caused Man-Made Earthquake
Mexico City literally trembled during Mexico’s stunning upset win over Germany on Sunday.
By
Chas Danner
Sept. 8, 2017
Magnitude 8.1 Earthquake Hits Mexico
The epicenter was located around 102 miles off the coast of Tapachula in Chiapas.
By
Caroline Bankoff
natural disasters
Jan. 19, 2017
Up to 30 People Missing After Avalanche Destroys Hotel in Italy
Earthquakes triggered the disaster, which consumed a mountainside hotel where many are trapped and feared dead.
By
Jen Kirby
awful things
Dec. 7, 2016
Scores Dead After Undersea Earthquake Strikes Indonesia
There is no danger of a tsunami.
By
Charley Lanyon
The Environment
Sept. 3, 2016
Significant Oklahoma Earthquake Rattles Central U.S.
No injuries have been reported, but the quake was likely man-made — a byproduct of the state’s oil and natural-gas industry.
By
Chas Danner
awful things
Apr. 17, 2016
Powerful Earthquake Kills Scores in Ecuador
The quake devastated the country’s coastal communities and has killed at least 233 people, and the death toll is expected to rise.
By
Chas Danner
scary things
Mar. 29, 2016
7 Million Americans at Risk From Man-Made Earthquakes
Due to oil and gas drilling processes.
By
Charley Lanyon
Mar. 2, 2016
Earthquake Strikes off Indonesian Coast
Residents have been warned to steer clear of the waterfront.
By
Claire Landsbaum
awful things
Feb. 6, 2016
Earthquake in Taiwan Leaves at Least 14 Dead, More Than 150 Missing
A 17-story residential building collapsed while hundreds were still inside.
By
Chas Danner
not ok!
Nov. 11, 2015
Oklahoma Now No. 1 in Earthquakes
Thanks, fracking!
By
Eric Levitz
gallery
Apr. 30, 2015
A Nepalese Photographer Captures Quake Aftermath
A survivor is also a documentarian.
By
Jen Kirby
Apr. 28, 2015
Nepal’s Prime Minister Warns That Earthquake Death Toll Could Reach 10,000
The millions of people affected by the quake are getting impatient for help.
By
Jaime Fuller
Apr. 27, 2015
At Least 3,800 Dead After Nepal Earthquake
“The morgues are getting totally full.”
By
Jaime Fuller
disasters
Apr. 26, 2015
Earthquake in Nepal Kills More Than 2,500 [Updated]
The 7.8-magnitude quake struck just 50 miles from Kathmandu.
By
Caroline Bankoff
earthquake!
Aug. 24, 2014
A Big Earthquake Hit Northern California This Morning
Fires, power outages, and significant road damage have been reported.
By
Caroline Bankoff
very sad things
Aug. 3, 2014
6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Kills at Least 367 People in China [Updated]
It was the strongest tremor to hit the Yunnan province in 14 years.
By
Caroline Bankoff
scary things
Apr. 2, 2014
Massive Earthquake Off the Coast of Chile Sparks Tsunami
Killing at least five people.
By
Margaret Hartmann
earthquakes
Apr. 20, 2013
Chinese Earthquake Caps Off Worst Week Ever
Really, it’s enough.
By
Delia Paunescu
earthquakes
Oct. 23, 2011
7.2 Earthquake Rattles Eastern Turkey [Updated]
Buildings toppled, deaths feared.
By
Andre Tartar
i feel the earth move under my feet
Aug. 25, 2011
The Earthquake Bride Speaks
“I couldn’t reach him. I was so worried!”
By
Chris Rovzar
earthquakes
June 23, 2011
6.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan
A tsunami warning has already been canceled.
By
Mike Vilensky
japan
Apr. 18, 2011
Japan’s Death Toll Rises to Nearly 14,000
Another 14,030 people are still missing.
By
Emily Watkins
japan
Apr. 11, 2011
Another Quake Shakes Up Japan
This time, in the city of Iwaki.
By
Julie Gerstein
tsunami
Apr. 7, 2011
7.4-Magnitude 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Japan
Workers were evacuated from the plagued Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
By
Chris Rovzar
japan
Mar. 27, 2011
Japan Shaken by 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake, Small Tsunami Alert Issued [Updated]
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
By
Mike Vilensky
sleep well
Mar. 16, 2011
The Most Dangerous Nuclear Plant in America Is About 30 Miles From New York City [Updated: Cuomo Reacts]
Indian Point in Westchester is the most likely to be damaged by an earthquake. Great.
By
Dan Amira
glenn beck
Mar. 14, 2011
Glenn Beck Says Japan’s Earthquake Is a ‘Message’ to Follow the Ten Commandments
“I’m not saying God is causing earthquakes — well, I’m not not saying that, either!”
By
Julie Gerstein
triple crisis
Mar. 13, 2011
Second Explosion Reported at Daiichi Reactor; Emergency Declared at Fourth Nuclear Plant [Updated]
Updates on the crises in Japan.
By
Mike Vilensky
triple crisis
Mar. 13, 2011
Japan’s Official Death Toll Rises, a ‘Partial Meltdown’ Occurs [Updated]
And the stock market is expected to fall.
By
Julie Gerstein
triple crisis
Mar. 12, 2011
Japanese Nuclear Reactor Flooded With Seawater to Avoid Meltdown
Meanwhile, three residents among 90 tested at random showed excess exposure to radiation.
By
Mike Vilensky
tsunami
Mar. 12, 2011
Tsunami Death Toll Rises to 900; 6.4 Magnitude Aftershocks Continue
The U.S. is sending aircraft and helicopters.
By
Mike Vilensky
it’s science
Feb. 18, 2011
Greenbrier, Arkansas, Has Experienced 50 Earthquakes This Week
That’s a lot of earthquakes!
By
Dan Amira
scary things
Jan. 2, 2011
Strong Earthquake Shakes Central Chile
Chileans fled for higher ground.
By
Mike Vilensky
earthquakes
Nov. 30, 2010
If You Felt the Building Shaking in Tokyo Earlier, That Was Just the Earthquake
Japan’s southern coast was hit with a 6.9 magnitude quake, but everyone seems to be okay.
By
Mike Vilensky
neighborhood news
June 23, 2010
Did You Feel the Earth Shaking This Afternoon?
It might have been an earthquake! Or not.
By
Jessica Pressler
boobquake
Apr. 26, 2010
Maybe Boobs Really Do Cause Earthquakes
That Iranian cleric might have been right!
By
Chris Rovzar
earthquakes
Apr. 14, 2010
String of Earthquakes in Western China Kills Over 300
7.1 magnitude quake strikes western Qinghai province.
By
Josh Duboff
earthquakes
Apr. 4, 2010
Large Earthquake Strikes Baja California, Felt Across Pacific Coast
No immediate reports of serious damage or injuries.
By
Josh Duboff
earthquakes
Mar. 2, 2010
Chilean Earthquake May Have Knocked Earth Off Axis
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
By
Chris Rovzar
earthquakes
Feb. 28, 2010
Looting Commences in Chile As Death Toll Rises
Police use tear gas to disperse looters.
By
Josh Duboff
earthquakes
Feb. 28, 2010
Aftershocks Continue in Chile As Tsunami Threat Ends
The death toll has surpassed 400.
By
Adam K. Raymond
earthquakes
Feb. 27, 2010
Chile Rocked by 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake
That’s a thousand times stronger than the 7.0 quake that hit Haiti last month.
By
Adam K. Raymond
earthquakes
Feb. 26, 2010
Japan Receives Tsunami Warning After 7.0 Underwater Earthquake
It may be up to twenty inches.
By
Chris Rovzar
haiti
Jan. 25, 2010
Haiti Needs $3 Billion to Rebuild
Rich countries pledge to think about it.
By
Adam K. Raymond
haiti
Jan. 25, 2010
Too Many Doctors Screwing Up Haiti
Go home, doctors, you are ruining things.
By
Dan Amira
haiti earthquake
Jan. 22, 2010
84-Year-Old Woman Reported Rescued From Rubble in Haiti
Ten days after the first quake devastated Haiti, a woman is found still alive by rescue teams.
By
Chris Rovzar
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