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The Nepal Earthquake
Many of you have heard about the worst earthquake in 80 years to hit Nepal last week on April 25. At this writing, the death toll is >4000 and climbing. Incredible to see the sudden awesome power of human nature, especially in a setting like the Himalayas. We deal with tragedies in our lives, but […]
The Big One
Earthquakes involve the powerful movement of the Earth’s crust, when two blocks of rock suddenly slip past one another. The rapid release of energy creates seismic waves that travel through the earth. The damage caused by earthquakes depends on their depth and fault type, as well as the geology of the region. Scientists use seismometers […]
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