Wildlife
Do animals detect earthquakes?
There’s a lot of stories out there about animals acting strangely before an earthquake.
Tag: earthquakes
News
Japan tsunami a rare ‘double wave’
The Japan tsunami generated from one of the most destructive earthquakes was a rare double wave, says NASA.
News
Geography yields clues to Earth’s history
Australian researchers have traced the formation of the Andes by studying how the South American coastline curves.
Science & Environment
Earthquakes in Australia
Earthquakes don’t only occur near our neighbours Japan and New Zealand – they’re common in Australia too.
News
Breath detector to help find earthquake survivors
Earthquake survivors are difficult to find under rubble, but now they could be detected with breath sensors.
News
More shocks hit Qld after 5.2 earthquake
North Queensland may experience more aftershocks following the 5.2 magnitude earthquake on Saturday.
Science & Environment
Tsunamis: how they form
Tsunamis have occurred through history, but there is still much to learn about them. Here are the basics.
Science & Environment
Earthquakes: the 10 biggest in history
Here are the 10 biggest earthquakes detected since records began.
Science & Environment
Map of quake shaking intensity in Christchurch
Many parts of Christchurch suffered devastating shaking, and this map shows the worst-hit areas.