Earth's inner core reversed direction and is slowing down, and scientists don't know why

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Earth's inner core has been exhibiting some unusual behavior.

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Scientists finally think they know where the most dangerous part of this US earthquake zone is and it's bad news for Washington

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The Cascadia Subduction Zone just off the Pacific Coast of the US can trigger earthquakes greater than magnitude 8. For the first time, scientists have created a comprehensive map of its subsurface.

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NYC area hit with aftershock after rare 4.8-magnitude quake. There could still be more.

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A view of the Manhattan Skyline with the Empire State Building in the center.

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Buckle up for likely earthquake aftershocks, geologists say. Here's how the East Coast should prepare.

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An emergency alert that appeared on cellphones across the east coast on Friday.

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The East Coast earthquake came from a fault that's been asleep for hundreds of millions of years but suddenly reactivated

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Newark City employee Sushil Nagpal stands outside homes that were damaged and had to be evacuated after the earthquake on Friday,

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6 Predictions for Earthquakes in New York Dating Back Over 100 Years

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New York and New Jersey were jolted by a 4.8 earthquake on Friday morning, a rare occurrence in the region. But we can’t say we weren’t warned. Scientists have been predicting The Big One could hit New York at some point. And the predictions date back over a century.

Why earthquakes are felt farther on the East Coast than the West. It's all about the rocks.

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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the northeastern US states of New Jersey and New York on Friday.

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'I'm Quakin' Here': The Best NYC Earthquake Memes

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck northern New Jersey on Friday morning, shaking millions of Americans in New York City and along the East Coast. The quake was strong enough to rattle some dishes but resulted in fairly minimal damage. However, strong reverberations of the earthquake were felt on social…

New York City resident reacts to 4.8 magnitude earthquake

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A 20-second 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the northeastern US on April 5. Authorities are asking residents to be cautious in case of aftershocks.

Standing under a doorway during an earthquake is a common mistake. Here's what to do instead.

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Walmart employees practice the drop, cover, and hold on technique during an earthquake drill in Torrance, California.

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