After the terrible earthquake in Turkey and Syria last week—with thousands and thousands of casualties—rescuers have been scrambling to discover survivors in the rubble of collapsed buildings. Search and rescue dogs are assisting at some locations. However, future disasters may … [Read more...] about Backpack-wearing rats are being trained to find earthquake survivors
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Earth’s deepest earthquake finally explained
An earthquake recorded in the Bonin Islands off mainland Japan in 2015 caused a minor aftershock. No damage was done, and no one even noticed its occurrence. Little did residents know the deepest earthquake ever recorded had just happened below. For years after the event, … [Read more...] about Earth’s deepest earthquake finally explained
6 Reputable organizations providing direct relief to Haiti
Haiti experienced a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Sunday resulting in the death of more than 1200 people and broad infrastructure damage. Multiple nonprofits have mobilized to provide aid, so we gathered a list of a few reputable organizations you can donate to in order to support … [Read more...] about 6 Reputable organizations providing direct relief to Haiti
AI-powered tool can predict tsunami flooding in real time
Japan’s unfavorable geographic position along the Pacific Ring of Fire means that the country is subject to experience a lot of earthquakes, making tsunamis a real and ever-present threat to its people. A new, AI-powered tool developed by the world’s fastest supercomputer may … [Read more...] about AI-powered tool can predict tsunami flooding in real time
This entrepreneur did something incredible after Nepal’s devastating earthquake
On April 25, 2015, a devastating, 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the central region of Nepal along the foothills of the Himalayas. Nearly 9,000 people were killed and approximately 22,000 injured. Over 700,000 homes were damaged. Three-and-a-half million were left homeless. … [Read more...] about This entrepreneur did something incredible after Nepal’s devastating earthquake