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earthquakes

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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

Tech

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

Tech
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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

Tech
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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

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Mexico Earthquake

Massive 7.1 earthquake shakes Mexico City, leaving more than 100 dead

The damage and aftermath was captured by Twitter and Snapchat users.

On Sep 19, 2017 by Brianna Stone

IRL Layer 8

Earthquake leaves cows stranded on their tiny green pasture

Feel the earth mooo-ve under your feet.

On Nov 14, 2016 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture

Everyone in California was apparently on the toilet during a recent earthquake

Every day I'm rumblin'.

On Feb 24, 2016 by Miles Klee

Internet Culture

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

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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

Internet Culture News

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

Tech

These giant, humanoid robots may one day save your life

These robots might someday be saving lives.

On Jun 4, 2015 by Selena Larson

Tech

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

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7 fatal disasters that were blamed on homosexuality

They were deadly. But they were also fabulous.

On May 17, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

IRL

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

Internet Culture News

This is what it looked like when the Nepal earthquake triggered an avalanche on Mount Everest

This video is a mountain climber's worst nightmare.

On Apr 27, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture News

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