
2026-10-18
Seismic Waves Explained: P, S, and Surface Waves
Primary waves, secondary waves, and surface waves, and how their arrival times reveal the epicenter.

Primary waves, secondary waves, and surface waves, and how their arrival times reveal the epicenter.

The science behind earthquake measurement, from Richter's original scale to the modern moment magnitude.

From the 1960 Valdivia earthquake (M9.5) to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake (M9.1), the largest seismic events in history.

Drop, cover, hold on. The proven steps to stay safe during seismic activity, indoors and outdoors.

Why earthquake prediction remains one of geology's biggest challenges, and what early warning systems can actually do.

How tsunamis form after earthquakes, the natural warning signs, and how early warning systems protect coastal communities.