and what can cause such temblors. Earthquakes occur when the plates that make up the Earth's crust move around. These plates, called tectonic plates, can push against each other. Earthquakes are ...

Severe earthquakes can result due to tectonic plates colliding with each other, according to scientists. The researchers also contend that severe damage can be caused by the subduction zone.

But how much do we know about earthquakes and what causes them? Any explanation about earthquakes should begin with tectonic plates. They cover the surface of the Earth. Imagine a hard-boiled egg ...

The Earth's plates jostle about in fits and starts that are punctuated with earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. 4 min read There are a few handfuls of major plates and dozens of smaller ...

To learn why, where, and how earthquakes happen, you need to familiarize your students with the interior of the Earth and a model called plate tectonics. The engine behind the earthquake machine ...

Earthquakes rank among the deadliest natural disasters in the world, with many of them killing thousands. Experts warn the ...

Seismology has revealed much of the basics about earthquakes: Tectonic plates move, causing strain energy to build up, and that energy eventually releases in the form of an earthquake. As for ...

Jelly is my favourite pudding. This one is particularly wobbly for some reason. Oh… it’s an EARTHQUAKE! This one is quite weak, and earthquakes here in Japan are actually quite common so there ...

The quake was initially recorded at 7 magnitude which struck at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) off the southwest tip of the South Island, the USGS said.