Tag: Earthquake Intensity
Santorini Earthquake Swarm Intensifies: Unlikely to Trigger Volcano
A series of earthquakes near the volcanic island of Santorini has intensified, prompting Greek authorities to take precautionary measures, including closing schools and deploying emergency crews. While scientists do not anticipate an eruption from...
Why Earthquakes of the Same Magnitude Feel Different
When the 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Los Angeles area on Monday afternoon, residents reported feeling a prolonged quake with significant shaking. However, the magnitude of an earthquake is not the only factor that determines...