earthquake

The devastating consequences of three natural events in India, Russia and Sumatra When the earth shakes, there are very few places that offer fair security. These are usually the open spaces, unless you are always in a valley at risk of…

Magnitude, victims and consequences of three events that shocked the world Of all the disasters that can happen worldwide, we must never forget the tremendous effect an earthquake can have. It comes in two versions, and both can be very…

Nature awakens in the supervolcano area after a series of tremors During the night of Wednesday 27 September, nature decided to break the silence with a loud roar that shook the Campi Flegrei area. At 3.35am, an earthquake of magnitude 4.2…

The types, causes and danger of these natural events Earthquakes will always cause terror. They represent the kind of event that is not only very complicated to predict - practically impossible in some cases - but can also represent events…

The latest findings on forecasting and prevention, how to predict and counter an earthquake event How many times have we asked ourselves this question: is it possible to predict an earthquake? Is there any system or method to stop such…

Damage, isolation, aftershocks: the consequences of earthquakes If there is one event for which one always has a developed a certain fear, it is the earthquake. Earthquakes can pop up anywhere, whether in the deepest seas or even in areas…

Earthquake in Morocco: relief efforts amid difficulties and needs In south-western Morocco, a tragedy of devastating proportions shook the country in the night between Friday 08 and Saturday 09 September 2023. A 6.8 magnitude earthquake…

Lessons from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and the importance of earthquake-resistant structures Six months have passed since the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on 6 February 2023, claiming tens of thousands of victims. There…