This gradual accumulation and release of stress and strain is now referred to as the "elastic rebound theory" of earthquakes. Most earthquakes are the result of the sudden elastic rebound of ...

Earthquake: An earthquake is a dangerous natural disaster that causes significant damage to life and property worldwide every year. Understanding earthquakes is essential for everyone, and in this ...

A small town in California was hit by earthquakes once every 22 years for over a century, setting the stage for a major ...