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6th-Century BC Houses and Evidence of an Earthquake in a Fortress City of the Ancient Kingdom of Urartu Found in Armenia

In the fall of 2024, a joint team of Polish and Armenian archaeologists resumed excavations at Davti Blur, an ancient site located in Nor Armavir, Armenia. This site, which in Armenian means “David’s Hill,” not only bears witness to the historical wealth of the Kingdom of Urartu but also offers a glimpse into the cultural […]

Posted inModern Era

The Strongest Earthquake in History Was Recorded in Chile in 1960 and the Tsunami it Triggered Wreaked Havoc even in Hawaii

Some videos of the earthquake that shook the Celebes Islands on September 28, 2018, followed by a tsunami, are still trending topic. This disaster claimed two thousand lives, with an additional five thousand people missing. The destructive power of nature is undeniable, especially considering that the event “only” reached 5.1 on the moment magnitude scale […]

Posted inClassical Archaeology

Discoveries at Pompeii Suggest Another Natural Disaster Made Vesuvius Eruption Even More Deadly

The tragic demise of Pompeii’s inhabitants during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD has long been attributed mainly to volcanic causes such as ashfall and hot gases. However, recent research indicates this may not be the full story. Volcanologists, geologists, and anthropologists have shifted their focus to the potential impact of concurrent earthquakes. […]

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A Major Earthquake Changed the Course of the Ganges 2,500 Years Ago: Could It Happen Again?

A groundbreaking study has revealed that a major earthquake 2,500 years ago dramatically altered the course of one of the world’s largest rivers, the Ganges. This previously undocumented earthquake diverted the main channel of the Ganges in what is now Bangladesh, a region still susceptible to significant seismic activity. The study, recently published in the […]

Posted inArchaeology

Mega-Earthquakes were the Cause of the Architectural Evolution of Teotihuacan, and its Subsequent Abandonment

Teotihuacán, one of the most influential Mesoamerican cultures, has witnessed devastating earthquakes since the dawn of the American civilizations. This city located in the Central Valley of Mexico, which flourished between 150 B.C. and 650 A.D., was the scene of a highly developed society that built imposing pyramids and temples. According to a recent study, […]

Posted inGeography

The mysterious seismic pulse that repeats every 26 seconds, coming from the Gulf of Guinea

Seismic detectors around the world have been capturing a curious and strange phenomenon for decades. Every 26 seconds the earth emits a pulse, a small microseism barely perceptible, that nobody knows why it happens or what causes it. Until recently, no one knew where it came from either. The first to document the phenomenon was […]