A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that originated in Russia’s Kamchatka has caused tsunami waves to hit in the region, ...

A massive 8.8 earthquake hit Kamchatka due to shallow reverse faulting along the Kuril-Kamchatka Arc. Learn about its impact ...

Major ancient faults like that can remain as weak zones in the Earth’s crust and then focus ongoing tectonic strain,” noted ...

Wednesday’s earthquake was the strongest in Russia’s Kamchatka region since 1952, according to the Russian Academy of ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Fault lines are fractures or breaks in the Earth's crust where tectonic plates move past each other, often resulting in earthquakes. These geological features are classified into ...