Science news articles about 'seismic activities'

  • Researchers distinguish waves from mine collapses from other seismic activities

    ... a technology that can distinguish mine collapses from other seismic activity. Using the large seismic disturbance associated with the Crandall ... explosions using this technique." "We are excited about the potential of this regional seismic full waveform matching technique and are continuing ...
  • Scientists distinguish waves from mine collapses from other seismic activities

    ... a technology that can distinguish mine collapses from other seismic activity. Using the large seismic disturbance associated with the Crandall ... nuclear weapons tests to quickly examine the seismic recordings of the event and determine whether that source ...
  • Iceland volcano sees surge in seismic activity

    ... around Iceland's Katla volcano, but scientists said Tuesday there is no immediate concern that the increased seismic activity will trigger a dangerous eruption ...
  • Haiti’s quake may have started new seismic activity cycle

    The 2010 earthquake in Haiti may have been the starting point of a period of strong seismic activity, according to a study.
  • Possible Seismic Activity on Asteroid 2012 DA14

    Some researchers believe that near-Earth asteroid 2012 DA14 might experience seismic activity when it flies through Earth's gravitational field on Feb. 15th.
  • Iceland sees unusual seismic activity at Hekla volcano

    Iceland on Tuesday reported unusual seismic activity at Mount Hekla, one of its most active volcanos, and raised its alert level but said no eruption was imminent.
  • Seismic activity during deadly Utah mine collapse yields insights

    SALT LAKE CITY, April 19 (UPI) -- Seismic activity during a 2007 Utah mine collapse that killed nine people was not an earthquake but was caused by the collapse itself, a study indicates.
  • Big quakes spark jolts worldwide

    ... and in areas not prone to quakes. “Previously it was thought seismically active regions or geothermal areas were most vulnerable ... as they pass and can filter out everything except the small seismic events, which are presumed to be local small earthquakes ...
  • Fatal mine collapse covered 50 acres

    ... Livermore National Laboratory seismologists, who said their analysis of the seismic recordings revealed implosive, downward movement ... 't see any indication of accelerating seismic activity in the hours before the [Aug. 6 ...
  • Today's Quakes Deadlier Than In Past

    New research compiled by Australian scientist Dr. Tom Chalko shows that global seismic activity on Earth is now five times more energetic than it was just 20 years ago.
  • China quake rare and unexpected, says new MIT study

    ... earthquake in China by a team of geoscientists at MIT shows that the quake resulted from faults with little seismic activity, and that similar events in that area occur ...
  • Early earthquake warning: New tools show promise

    ... to determine whether this physical response can be measured in other seismically active regions," said Rice University seismologist ... speed that are associated with the stress changes that precede seismic activity," Niu said. "For a variety of reasons, their measurements ...
  • Long Wait Before Next China Quake?

    ... analysis of the setting for May's devastating earthquake in China shows that the quake resulted from faults with little seismic activity--and that similar events in that area occur ...
  • Mud pots signal possible extension of San Andreas Fault

    ... cones or gryphons and are usually associated with volcanic and seismic activity. "The presence of a linear field of geothermal ... point near Bombay Beach, erosion, seismic inactivity and agricultural reshaping of the land have erased ...
  • Unique study shows oil, gas seismic work not affecting Gulf sperm whales

    ... that loud low-frequency noises, such as those created by seismic activity, might have on sperm whales in the area ... found no unusual effects of controlled exposure to seismic exploration on the swimming and diving behavior by sperm ...

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