Scientists Think 2018 Will Be A Big Year For Earthquakes
Unlike other types of natural disasters, earthquakes haven’t really be predicted … until now. Scientists believe that 2018 will be a big year for earthquakes because the rotation of the planet has slowed down, according to a new study. While seismologists are still working on …
A Series of Small Earthquakes Have Seismologists Worried California’s “Big One” Is Coming
On Monday, a 4.6 earthquake struck California’s Monterey County. The quake – which happened just four miles from the San Andreas fault line – was followed by nine smaller aftershocks. When this happens, seismologists call it an “earthquake swarm,” which has led some scientists to …
7 Tips for Earthquake Preparation
California is due for a massive temblor. And when the estimated 7.9 or higher magnitude quake hits Los Angeles, you’ll want to make sure you’ve prepared for it. It’s estimated that 1,500 buildings in Southern California could collapse, while 300,000 structures would face severe damage. …
