Across the United States, millions of people wake up, commute, and fall asleep above fractures in the Earth’s crust that have unleashed devastating earthquakes in the past – and will do so again. Unlike hurricanes or wildfires, these disasters strike without warning, turning familiar streets into ruptured landscapes in a matter of seconds. Yet ...
Picture yourself camping in the mountains on a clear night when suddenly, brilliant flashes of light dance across the dark sky. There’s no thunderstorm, no aurora activity, yet these mysterious glowing orbs seem to float just above the horizon. You might think you’re witnessing something otherworldly, maybe even extraterrestrial visitors. The reality is far more ...
Most Americans picture California or Alaska when earthquakes come to mind, but there’s a seismic time bomb ticking right in America’s heartland. You drive through Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Illinois every day, never knowing that beneath your feet lies one of the most dangerous fault systems in the entire country. The truth might shock ...
There’s a restless energy beneath Wellington that you can almost feel humming through the city’s bones. Imagine sipping coffee on Cuba Street while, just below your feet, colossal slabs of Earth are quietly shifting, plotting the city’s next chapter. The very ground that gives Wellington its rugged hills and breathtaking harbour is also the source ...
