An earthquake typically sets off ruptures that ripple out from its underground origins. But on rare occasions, seismologists ...

Earthquakes are generally understood to rupture outward from their starting point beneath the ground, sending seismic waves ...

Some large earthquakes may flip direction and “boomerang” back, striking the same area twice and reshaping damage patterns.

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An international earthquake simulation drill is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16. Campus community members for both the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations are encouraged to participate in this ...

Learn more about “boomerang” earthquakes and why scientists say they may be more common than previously believed.