Seismic waves

Mysterious waves rippled around the world for 20 minutes, baffle scientists

No earthquake took place at the time in regions the seismic activity was recorded. So what's the cause behind it? Meteorite activity? Ancient underwater monster? A submarine volcano? Nuclear test? 

Nov 30, 2018, 10:36 AM IST

Low-pitched rumble of rocks could aid in earthquake prediction: Study

The sounds are emitted typically a week before an earthquake occurs, so deciphering them would allow scientists to pinpoint the timing of a tremor, the research paper said.

Oct 24, 2017, 13:56 PM IST

Mexico City, supremely vulnerable to quake threats

The quake was "medium strong" according to Yann Klinger, an expert at the Global Physics Institute in Paris.

Sep 21, 2017, 17:00 PM IST

8.2 magnitude earthquake may hit North India: All you need to know

North India is at a risk of high intensity earthquakes, ranging 8.2 magnitude on the Richter Scale.

Jan 07, 2016, 18:31 PM IST