Thunder from an earthquake and the roar of a jet feel worlds apart. Yet deep under your feet, both can leave nearly the same kind of trace. New research from the University of Alaska Fairbanks shows ...

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Earthquake sensors can detect sonic booms generated by reentering space debris to help track the potentially dangerous objects in near real time.

NAPA, Calif. (KGO) -- The second anniversary of the Napa Valley Earthquake is next week and scientists are still trying to learn as much as they can about a quake that was much more destructive than ...

A false alert that warned of a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that didn't happen was triggered after multiple sensors in Nevada detected movement Thursday morning, according to U.S. Geological Survey ...

Google updates Wear OS so smartwatches can receive independent earthquake alerts via Google Play Services, warning users even ...

Earthquakes create ripple effects in Earth's upper atmosphere that can disrupt satellite communications and navigation systems we rely on. Scientists have now used Japan's extensive network of Global ...

Google is quietly giving its Wear OS smartwatches more independence during emergencies. According to the latest Google Play Services release notes, ...