Earthquakes
WHOI News Releases

February 2, 2012
WHOI Receives $1Million from Keck Foundation for First Real-Time Seafloor Earthquake Observatory at Cascadia Fault
September 10, 2008
May 2008 Earthquake in China Could Be Followed by Another Significant Rupture
Scientists Say Nearby Faults Now Twice as Likely to Produce Strong Quakes

July 12, 2007
Fragmented Structure of Seafloor Faults May Dampen Effects of Earthquakes
Studies of gravity fields suggest volcanism may smooth rough edges of tectonic plates

February 22, 2006
New Instrumentation May Help Scientists Understand Earthquake Mechanics
$1 Million Grant from the W. M Keck Foundation Will Support the Project
January 13, 2005
Major Caribbean Earthquakes and Tsunamis a Real Risk
Events rare, but scientists call for public awareness, warning system







