earthquake

Near a fault zone? We’ve thought that tectonic plates are constantly in motion because of the Earth's fluid-like mantle. We accept that plates move against one another, accruing energy along plate margins over time—then boom—a quake…

Earthquakes cause immediate damage to structures and roads. But assessing the damages and determining whether buildings—especially hospitals, schools, and community centers—are safe to re-enter takes time when the assessments are done…