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51. Our restless planet Earth

Author

Gore, Rick

Subjects
earthquakes -- Causes of, Geomorphological research, Geophysicists -- Research, Earth movements and building -- Research, Landforms -- Research, Plate tectonics -- Research, Continental drift -- Environmental aspects, Volcanism -- Environmental aspects, Seismological research -- Observations, Western States -- Natural history, San Francisco Bay Area -- Natural history
Published
1985

53. How earthquakes happen

Author

Colt, George Howe

Subjects
Earthquakes -- Causes of, Seismological research -- History
Published
1989

54. Song of the low tide blues

Author

Bijoor, Neeta

Subjects
Tides -- Environmental aspects, Earthquakes -- Causes of, Earth sciences
Abstract

Research indicates that ocean tides, rather than earth tides, are a larger factor in fostering earthquakes than the phenomenon of crustal deformation. Ocean tides change fluid flow through the Earth's crust, placing stress on cracks which can lead to earthquakes.

Published
2002

55. Triggering quakes with waste

Author

Reed, Christina

Subjects
Ashtabula County, Ohio -- Environmental aspects, Strike-slip faults (Geology) -- Ohio, Hazardous waste sites -- Environmental aspects, Waste disposal in the ground -- Environmental aspects, Earthquakes -- Causes of, Earth sciences
Abstract

Research on earthquake patterns in Ohio's Ashtabula Township indicates that hazardous wastes are leaking out of the 1.8 km-deep well they were stored in and seeping into the surrounding porous rock, providing slip lubrication for a previously unknown fault. Contributing factors and legal issues are also discussed.

Published
2002

56. 'The end of the world...': Japanesecity destroyed by killer earthquake

Subjects
Great Hanshin Earthquake, Kobe, Japan, 1995 -- Analysis, New Madrid Earthquakes, 1811-1812, Earthquakes -- Causes of, California -- Natural history
Abstract

KOBE, Japan--Just before 5:46 on the morning of January 17, everything seemed normal the city of Kobe (KOH-beh), Japan. A faint glow in the east indicated that the sun would […]

Published
1995

57. Creeping by the bay

Author

Wright, Laura

Subjects
United States. Geological Survey -- Reports, Earthquakes -- Causes of, Earth sciences
Abstract

A new approach to predicting earthquakes by analysing movements of the earth's crust from a vertical perspective using satellites is described, with focus on the findings of a report by the United States Geological Survey.

Published
2000

58. Coping with seismic jitters

Author

Schmidt, Karen F.

Subjects
Earthquake prediction -- Research, Earthquakes -- Causes of
Published
1992

59. Tall stories

Subjects
Earthquakes -- Causes of, Skyscrapers -- Environmental aspects, Tall buildings -- Environmental aspects, Architecture and design industries, Construction and materials industries
Abstract

Taiwan's 508m Tapei 101 tower has been blamed for an increase in earthquakes in the region. A geologist at National Taiwan Normal University claims the weight of the building may [...]

Published
2005

60. Climate tremors

Subjects
Glaciers -- Environmental aspects, Earthquakes -- Causes of, Earthquakes -- Alaska
Published
2004

61. Kids jump to it!

Subjects
Earthquakes -- Causes of, Students -- Research, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What happens when 1 million kids jump up and down at the same time? Scientists wanted to see whether the jumping would cause an earthquake! On September 7, the Giant [...]

Published
2001

62. Earthquakes in aseismic zones

Author

Crone, Anthony J.

Subjects
Earthquakes -- Causes of, Plate tectonics -- Research, Seismological research -- Analysis, Environmental issues, Science and technology, Zoology and wildlife conservation
Published
1991

63. Questions and answers for kids

Author

Harris, Linda K.

Subjects
Skating -- Competitions, Soap -- Usage, Earthquakes -- Causes of, Chickens -- Physiological aspects, Telescope -- Intellectual property
Abstract

Q. What's the difference between a triple axel and a triple lutz in figure skating? _ Lauren Brown A. The axel jumps is one of skating's most difficult moves. It […]

Published
1995

64. Questions and answers for kids

Author

Harris, Linda K.

Subjects
Potholes -- Names, Pencils -- History, Conjunctivitis -- Causes of, Pollution -- International aspects, Soap -- Evaluation, Nerves -- Statistics, Earthquakes -- Causes of, Fingernails -- Growth
Abstract

Q. Why are the holes in the roads called 'potholes?' _ Matthew Tweed. A. The term 'pothole' seems to come from two sources. The holes were round and deep and […]

Published
1994

65. Giant rock blocks create earthquake

Author

Collison, Cathy

Subjects
Earthquakes -- Causes of
Abstract

Q. What is an earthquake? _ David Gault, 7. A. Though the ground feels solid, it is actually made up of giant blocks of rock, called plates, that float on […]

Published
1994

66. Earthquakes happen along fault lines

Author

Morrison, John F.

Subjects
Earthquakes -- Causes of, Faults (Geology) -- California
Abstract

SEVERE (Say it, suh-VEER): Intense, forceful. A big earthquake hit Los Angeles on Monday. It caused many deaths. There were fires, water-main breaks and power failures. Highways were wrecked and […]

Published
1994

68. Earthquakes: from bubbles born

Subjects
Earthquakes -- Causes of, Science and technology, Causes of
Abstract

As any resident of California knows, earthquakes breed more quakes. Following a large jolt, smaller but nonetheless unnerving shocks continue to rattle the region for months, even years. Normally, these [...]

Published
1994

70. Dam eyed as cause of Indian quake

Subjects
Dams -- Environmental aspects, Earthquakes -- Causes of, Business, Construction and materials industries, Engineering and manufacturing industries
Published
1993

71. Slow-motion slip may drive tsunami surprise

Author

Pendick, Daniel

Subjects
Earthquakes -- Causes of, Tsunamis -- Causes of, Science and technology, Causes of
Abstract

Because sudden jarring of the ocean floor or underwater landslides can trigger devastating waves, or tsunamis, people in earthquake-prone coastal regions have learned to run for high ground when the [...]

Published
1993

72. Tetonic squeeze sparks Turkish quake

Author

Monastersky, Richard

Subjects
Natural disasters, Earthquakes -- Causes of, Science and technology, Causes of
Abstract

The earthquake that hits eastern Turkey last week apparently emanated from a seismic holdout -- a fault segment that had waited decases to let loose. Seismologists believe the recent shock [...]

Published
1992

73. Temblors rattle Texas town; residents suspect a drilling boom is triggering small quakes, but scientists lack proof

Author

Casselman, Ben

Subjects
Cleburne, Texas -- Environmental aspects, Cleburne, Texas -- Natural resources, Cities and towns -- Environmental aspects, Cities and towns -- Natural resources, Earthquakes -- United States, Earthquakes -- Analysis, Earthquakes -- Causes of, Earthquakes -- Forecasts and trends, Gas industry -- Discovery and exploration, Oil and gas exploration -- Environmental aspects, Environmental impact analysis, Market trend/market analysis, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2009

74. Scientists link Chinese dam, earthquake, renewing debate

Author

Naik, Gautam and Oster, Shai

Subjects
China -- Environmental aspects, Sichuan, China, Earthquake, 2008 -- Environmental aspects, Cities and towns -- Environmental aspects, Dams -- United States, Dams -- China, Dams -- Environmental aspects, Dams -- Investigations, Earthquakes -- United States, Earthquakes -- China, Earthquakes -- Economic aspects, Earthquakes -- Causes of, Earthquakes -- Investigations, Natural disasters -- United States, Natural disasters -- China, Natural disasters -- Environmental aspects, Natural disasters -- Causes of, Scientists -- Research, Seismological research -- Reports, Water-storage -- Environmental aspects, Water-storage -- Investigations, Company legal issue, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The massive earthquake that devastated the Sichuan region of China last year may have been triggered by the effect of water pressure of 320 millions of water behind the Zingpu Dam, which is 500 meters from the fault line of the earthquake, according to reports by scientists in China and the United States.

Published
2009

75. Tears and anger flow as parents cast blame in children's deaths

Author

Areddy, James T.

Subjects
Sichuan, China -- Environmental aspects, Sichuan, China -- Social aspects, Sichuan, China, Earthquake, 2008 -- Environmental aspects, Sichuan, China, Earthquake, 2008 -- Social aspects, Children -- Death of, Earthquakes -- Environmental aspects, Earthquakes -- Social aspects, Earthquakes -- Causes of, Earthquakes -- China, Parents -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, School buildings -- Destruction, School buildings -- Design and construction, Disaster victims, Mass casualties, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2008

77. Asia Netcom shifts into high gear to restore online services following Taiwan earthquakes

Subjects
Telecommunications services industry, Asia Netcom -- Capacity, Earthquakes -- Causes of, Telecommunications services industry -- Capacity, Communications industry -- Capacity
Abstract

In the aftermath of the multiple earthquakes off the coast of Southern Taiwan on December 26, 2006, which resulted in major service outages and congestion of the Internet across the […]

Published
2007

78. Earthquakes

Author

Asimov, Isaac

Subjects
Earthquakes -- Causes of, Science -- 18th century AD
Abstract

Human beings have always known about earthquakes from sad and frightening experience. What they didn't know was the cause. Early theories attributed them to the restlessness of gods or demons […]

Published
1994

79. What causes earthquakes

Subjects
earthquakes -- Causes of, Plate tectonics -- Research, Seismological research -- Analysis
Published
1980

80. What is science?

Author

Fuller, Curtis

Subjects
earthquakes -- Causes of, Seismological research -- Analysis, Tides -- Research, Anthropology/archeology/folklore, Philosophy and religion
Published
1983

84. Is government knocking feet out from under US research?

Author

Cowen, Robert C.

Subjects
technology transfer -- International trade, science and state, earthquakes -- Causes of, Tides -- Research, Algae -- Physiological aspects, Biomagnetism -- Research, Technology and state
Published
1983

88. Geological Survey joins chorus suggesting link between water injection, earthquakes

Author

Morton, Peter

Subjects
Canada. Geological Survey of Canada -- Reports, British Columbia -- Natural history, Earthquakes -- Causes of, Injection wells -- Research, Petroleum industry -- Management, Business, Petroleum, energy and mining industries
Abstract

OTTAWA -- The Canadian government has added its name to the growing list in the scientific community that believes enhanced oil-recovery techniques can trigger earthquakes. A study by the Geological [...]

Published
1995

91. Watered down quakes and volcanoes

Subjects
earthquakes -- Causes of, Island arcs -- Natural history, Plate tectonics -- Research, Volcanological research -- Research, Geology, Structural -- Research
Published
1979

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