The internet believes a 1999 manga is predicting a massive July earthquake—and it’s tanking tourism to Japan
“I, myself, would like to take precautions such as stockpiling supplies in preparation for disasters.”
On May 28, 2025 by Anna Good
Elon Musk’s X blocked natural disaster warning, information account for posting too much during Japan earthquake
‘An account tweeting earthquake information gets rate limited for giving too much information.’
On Jan 2, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
California’s early-warning earthquake app has lackluster download stats—despite spending $300,000 on statewide simulator tour
Was the Great California Shakeout a success?
On Sep 7, 2023 by Dylan Winward
What is HAARP and why are conspiracy theorists blaming it for the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria?
‘Looks like a punitive operation (HAARP) by NATO or the US.’
On Feb 7, 2023 by Mikael Thalen
Conspiracy theorists want to believe the Iran earthquake was a U.S. secret weapon
It’s a fanciful conspiracy, and one that won’t die.
On Jan 9, 2020 by Mike Rothschild
California residents will get cell phone alerts seconds before earthquakes
The first statewide alert system of its kind in the country aims to give people precious seconds to find cover.
On Oct 18, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Conspiracy theorists think underground nukes are to blame for California’s earthquakes
Tectonic plates? More like demonic plates.
On Jul 16, 2019 by Mike Rothschild
Gamer flees Mexico City earthquake while live on Twitch
He’s urging followers to help out in any way they can.
On Sep 20, 2017 by Samantha Reichstein
Earthquake leaves cows stranded on their tiny green pasture
Feel the earth mooo-ve under your feet.
On Nov 14, 2016 by Austin Powell
Jimmy Kimmel asks people if they’re prepared for a ‘5.5-magnitude equinox’
Are you prepared for the dangers of this year’s extra-strong autumnal equinox?
On Sep 24, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
8.3-magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Chile, Hawaii under tsunami watch
But a tsunami is no longer expected to impact the state of Hawaii.
On Sep 16, 2015 by Josh Katzowitz
Social media is changing how we react to natural disasters
These days, a wide-reaching Facebook post can be far better than a short-wave radio transmission.
On Aug 21, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
These giant, humanoid robots may one day save your life
These robots might someday be saving lives.
On Jun 4, 2015 by Selena Larson
Seismologist screens The Rock’s ‘San Andreas,’ outlines all of its gross inaccuracies
The film got a surprising amount of things right, but a lot of the science hilariously wrong.
On May 27, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
Today brought a tropical storm, 2 tornados, and an earthquake to the U.S.
Mother Nature had a busy Mother’s Day, apparently.
On May 10, 2015 by Rae Votta
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