earthquakes

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The Philippines is routinely struck by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions because it lies on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, where there is increased seismic activity.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The main long-term risks are corrosion of the copper canisters or earthquakes during future ice ages, which could potentially damage the capsules and cause radioactive fuel to leak, Kyllonen said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

When earthquakes, floods, fires and other disasters happen, the IRS commonly suspends all sorts of deadlines for impacted taxpayers.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

"Using seismic waves from earthquakes, we can create a slice-through image of the lithosphere, much like a sonar can pick out features on the seabed," said Professor Sergei Lebedev, a geophysicist involved in the study.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

There are hundreds of earthquakes every day—that’s what my mom told me—but we can’t feel them all, because they’re so small.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender