Series of strong earthquakes hit off the coast of Oregon, U.S.

Series of strong earthquakes hit off the coast of Oregon, U.S.

A series of earthquakes hit off the coast of Oregon, U.S. on December 7 and 8, 2021. The quakes are taking place at a shallow depth of about 10 km (6.2 miles), some 500 km (320 miles) W of Salem, Oregon. The swarm, located about 360 km (200 miles) west of the…

Scientists drill into San Andreas Fault to understand its secrets

Scientists drill into San Andreas Fault to understand its secrets

Earthquake-Report.com came across a video of the National Science Foundation that explains what scientists are currently doing to understand what is going on inside the San Andreas Fault. The video has been aired in the PBS NewsHour. Understanding what happens at…

Fear of Juan de Fuca megathrust earthquake

Fear of Juan de Fuca megathrust earthquake

The north-west coast of the U.S. could be devastated by a huge movement of undersea plates known as a ‘megathrust’ earthquake, scientists say. A review of the dangers posed by the Juan de Fuca plate released in the wake of the Japanese quake has raised fears that