Earthquakes — sudden, often powerful shifts in the Earth’s crust — are natural phenomena caused by the movement of tectonic plates. These movements release energy, creating seismic waves that can lead to significant destruction, including collapsed buildings, landslides and tsunamis. Earthquakes pose a threat to communities around the world, especially those located near fault lines. Current scientific research focuses on improving early warning systems, understanding earthquake triggers, and exploring the connections between seismic activity and human actions like fracking and groundwater extraction. Preparing for earthquakes requires robust infrastructure and community preparedness to minimize the loss of life and property.
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- Wednesday, December 3, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Monell Building, 61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964 Description: Uncovering Hidden Earthquake Faults: New Insights into the Greater New York Region Seismic Hazards A major unresolved problem in assessing seismic hazards in the northeastern United States is the uncertainty surrounding where large earthquakes might occur and how strong they could be. Historical records from 1638 to 1884 document several events around magnitude […]
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