Location and tectonic setting of the M8.3 Sea of Okhotsk earthquake, 24 May 2013. Image credit: USGS

Major Earthquake of M8.3 in the Sea of Okhotsk, Russia: 24 May 2013

This morning’s M8.3 Earthquake in the Sea of Okhotsk, Russia is the largest quake yet this year – how damaging will this tremor in the northwest Pacific be?

Location and tectonic setting of the Sierra Nevada earthquake, 23 May 2013. Image credit, USGS

California Earthquake: M5.7 Quake in Sierra Nevada: 23 May 2013

The May 23 California earthquake, an M5.7 in Sierra Nevada, is not unusually large for the Golden State, but is a significant quake for the region.

Animals reportedly fled before the 1959 Montana earthquake. Image credit: USGS

Earthquake Precursors: Signs of a Coming Tremor?

What’s the best earthquake indicator? There are many ways to determine if a quake is coming but hindsight is currently the best measure of future tremors.

Bigotry againt Mulim is on the rise. Image by Adam Jones, PhD--Global Photo Archive

Religious Bigotry: Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Prejudice on the Rise

Prejudice is as old as civilization, but what social factors are spurring the current rise in bigotry against Jews and Muslims, even in elected governments?

Plastic wrap contains Phalates, which can leach into our foods. Photo by: Simmremmai

DEHP Alert: Plastics Increase Blood Pressure in Kids and Teens

DEHP, a common plastics additive, contributes to heart problems in kids – is it time to take away baby’s teething toys, and avoid plastic wrap for our food?

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