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Search results for "seismology" ...
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On Shaky Ground
An investigation that uncovered systemic breakdowns in the way the California state enforces seismic safety standards during public school construction.
Tags: seismology; public; school; construction; california; safety; standards; earthquake;
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Seismic Shift
Discover reports on a seismologist who monitors man-made seismic events around the world, from plane crashes to nuclear tests. "On a planet as small as ours and as wired as ours, it's hard to keep a secret from a good seismologist," Discover reports. These seismic readings can reveal information about incidents that governments are trying to keep secret. Seismic information was used to pinpoint the location and tell the story of a Russian sub that went down when Russian officials were keeping quiet.
Tags: seismology; forensic seismology