Predicting the date and time of an earthquake is impossible, but seismologists can use trends in tectonic activity to suggest where a big tremor might occur...
It's not the size of the earthquake, so much as its rate of oscillation that determines the extent of injuries and damage, suggest two scientific papers published this week...
Fracking photo / Shutterstock In a state where residents regularly brace themselves for tornados, Oklahomans now have another disturbing hazard to watch out for: earthquakes...
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