Researchers were once unsure whether mantle earthquakes existed. Now they have a global map of this mysterious phenomenon.

Earthquakes — just a mention of the word is enough to send a tingle down the spine and a shake through the body (literally). These planet-wobbling shocks have wrought havoc on humankind since time ...

Earthquakes account for some of the costliest natural disasters in history. They can literally reshape the planet. But how powerful can they get? That's a question humans have only recently been able ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A specific type of earthquake that can cause particularly intense shaking is more common than previously believed, ...