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Earthquake shakes South Australia
Geoscience Australia has reported a 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Murray Bridge, South Australia last night.
Tag: earthquakes
Science & Environment
Small earthquakes could help warn of the next big quake in Australia
Potentially deadly and dangerous earthquakes can strike at any time. But can authorities get some early warning from monitoring the hundreds of small quakes that usually go unnoticed?
News
33 earthquakes in 30 days – the town that won’t stop trembling
With three 5.0 magnitude earthquakes in two months, this is the most tottery town in Australia.
News
Australia has a new biggest earthquake
The records have been given a shake up: a 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Tennant Creek, NT, in 1988 is now officially our biggest on record.
Science & Environment
Earthquake facts
While there are about 100 earthquakes a day, many of them don’t cause much damage. Just what are earthquakes and what causes them?
Science & Environment
The science behind the Nepal earthquake
Nepal’s devastating earthquake was the latest result of an ancient continental collision that began around 50 million years ago
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Everest avalanche captured on video
The terrifying moment that a deadly avalanche hit Mt Everest Base Camp was caught on film.
Science & Environment
Mapping giant earthquake potential
New research narrows down where giant earthquakes are likely to hit
AG Blog
Audio: Earthquake risk to Australia
A large earthquake is expected any time in Australia, but there is no way of knowing where or when it will occur.