Railroad track in Turkey, deformed by the quake’s ground shaking and liquefaction. The track in this shot has shifted about 6.5 feet (2 meters).
Not all tech needs to be a distraction.
Thanks, El Niño.
Researchers tested a new technique that uses fiber optic cables to detect earthquakes. It’s twice as precise as what the government currently uses.
Sargassum, a smelly, brown seaweed that can cause respiratory irritation and other health problems, hit record levels in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico last month.
These disasters can be deadly, and understanding your risk will become increasingly important as the world warms.
The dangerous weather phenomenon can have profound effects on the wildfires below.
Photo: Jiannan Meng 
