In a study appearing in Science Advances, the researchers report that episodes of heavy snowfall and rain likely contributed to a swarm of earthquakes over the past several years in northern Japan.
Earthquakes are caused by a sudden movement along faults within the Earth, but new research by MIT scientists suggests that heavy snowfall and rain could play a role play in setting off tremors.
Sitting on top of four major tectonic plates, Japan is one of the countries most at risk of earthquakes. That fact was demonstrated in tragic and dramatic fashion on Jan. 1, when a magnitude 7.6 ...
A patch of heavy rain might force you to change your plans for a few days. But for the residents of a few Japanese districts, torrential showers have begun to shake up a little more than their ...
Rain with thunderstorm and snowfall over mountains is expected in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours. However, Isolated heavy falls and snowfall is likely in Balochistan and upper ...
The Provincial Meteorological Center in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday predicted rain with moderate to heavy snowfall over the hilly areas in next 24 hours. Meanwhile, Home Minister Balochistan Mir ...
Whether you're new to university, haven't studied for a while, or are part way through your degree, there is a set of skills that are essential to your success. tutorials (online and in-person), the ...
A DNA analysis of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair shows that he likely had lead poisoning. High levels of heavy metals detected in Ludwig van Beethoven's hair reveal that he may have had lead ...
"The Voice" shocked fans with its announcement of which celebrities will take over the show's red coaching chairs in season 26. OG ‘Voice’ Coach Talks Possible Return to the Show ...
Sahith Theegala's family's journey from India to the USA is inspirational. Find out more on Theegala's Indian nationality and parents.
A study released Thursday found post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is on the rise among college students. The research found PTSD increased 4.1 percentage points over five years, going from ...