Earth's structure resembles a giant onion with distinct layers, each playing a crucial role in earthquake formation. The lithosphere comprises the rigid outer shell including the crust and upper ...

A research group led by Satoshi Ide from the University of Tokyo has demonstrated that classic earthquake generation theory does not hold in areas where the angle at which a tectonic plate dips under ...

The Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural sciences, health sciences, applied sciences and social sciences, according to their ...

An earthquake is a natural hazard where the Earth’s crust experiences intense shaking. This shaking can destroy buildings, damage infrastructure, and cause great loss of life. In coastal areas, ...

Earthquake hazards pose major threats to communities worldwide, motivating sustained efforts to improve our ability to forecast seismic events and assess their impact. This collection presents ...

A decade-long California experiment tested earthquake forecasting models against nearly 600 earthquakes. Here's what it found ...