seismicity

Predicting Earthquakes From Underground ‘Ultrasounds’ (VIDEO)

By pairing vibrational pulses with seismic sensors, researchers have developed a method to detect faults deep below the Earth’s surface and predict future earthquakes.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Mahar Lagmay

This month, we turn the spotlight on Professor Mahar Lagmay, a disaster mitigation expert from the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Japan’s May 2015 Earthquake “Could Have” Been A Disaster

A large but thankfully deep earthquake struck Japan on May 30, 2015, leaving no major casualties.

Himalayas ‘Too Seismic’ For Big Dams

Scientists have raised concerns that the ambitious dam projects planned in the Himalayan region do not adequately account for seismic activity.