Tag Archives: Seismic Activity

Flooded homes along the coast of Thailand immediately after the December 2004 tsunami.
2004: Sumatran Earthquake and Tsunami – A Historical Catastrophe

The 2004 Sumatran Earthquake and Tsunami, triggered by a massive undersea earthquake, resulted in over 280,000 deaths, highlighting the urgent need for improved tsunami warning systems

Illustrative cross-section demonstrating a higher-density plate (right) diving or subducting beneath a lower-density plate (left), resulting in a region of earthquakes and volcanoes along the collision zone. On a spherical planet, these volcanoes form an arc-shaped pattern across the surface.
1949: Uncovering Earth’s Seismic Patterns – Wadati and Benioff’s Contributions

Kiyoo Wadati and Hugo Benioff's research into deep seismic activity laid the groundwork for understanding island arcs and contributed significantly to plate tectonics theory

An 1888 lithograph depicting the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa.
1883: The Cataclysmic 1883 Krakatoa Eruption – A Geologic Event of Epic Proportions

The 1883 Krakatoa eruption, one of history's most destructive volcanic events, occurred in Indonesia's complex tectonic setting. It caused immense loss of life, dramatically altered global climate, and reshaped the island's geography, underscoring the power [...]