Earth's structure resembles a giant onion with distinct layers, each playing a crucial role in earthquake formation. The lithosphere comprises the rigid outer shell including the crust and upper ...

BUTTE, Mont. — Envision this scenario: You are going about your day. All is calm and quiet until suddenly, the ground beneath your feet begins to shake, and items within your home or workspace begin ...

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 ...