An earthquake typically sets off ruptures that ripple out from its underground origins. But on rare occasions, seismologists have observed quakes that reverse course, further shaking up areas that ...

A mathematical trick speeds up seismic calculations for earthquake simulations and could revolutionize earthquake preparedness.

Some large earthquakes may flip direction and “boomerang” back, striking the same area twice and reshaping damage patterns.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Feeling a large-scale earthquake in a safe setting. That’s what students, staff and visitors at Sacramento State experienced ...

Are you prepared for an earthquake? The California Office of Emergency Services is making sure you are. Since California is located on the Ring of Fire and has many faults, it is one of the most ...

An international earthquake simulation drill is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16. Campus community members for both the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations are encouraged to participate in this ...

PORT ANGELES — More than 100 first responders, CERT volunteers and elected officials came by invitation Wednesday to experience the Big Shaker, an earthquake simulator, at Peninsula College. The big ...

Cal State Fullerton students were quite shaken up recently — for a good reason. CSUF was among three locations chosen statewide to host the Great California ShakeOut, providing the opportunity for the ...

BACK TO YOU GUYS. ALL RIGHT. THANKS SO MUCH, BRIAN. SO IF AN EARTHQUAKE WERE TO HIT, WOULD YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO? WELL, RIGHT NOW, CAL OES WANTS TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE ...