New study reassesses strongest Mediterranean earthquake in history

New study reassesses strongest Mediterranean earthquake in history

A new study published in AGU Advances highlighted and reassessed the Crete Earthquake– believed to be the strongest recorded earthquake in the Mediterranean, which occurred in AD 365. Using new radiocarbon dates and historical records, the researchers showed how…

Rare undersea earthquake rattles Israel

Rare undersea earthquake rattles Israel

A relatively rare, moderate earthquake struck near the coast of Israel and the Gaza Strip on Sunday.According to  United States Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake measured 4.1 magnitude struck  71 km (44 miles) NW of Tel Aviv-Yafo, 80 km (49 miles) WSW of Haifa,