Earthquake fault lines in the mediterranean

AI program can predict earthquakes a week in advance - study

Predicting earthquakes is notoriously difficult, with thousands of preventable deaths as a result

 A waveform seismograph registers a minor seismic movement at the Institute for Seismologic Research in Magurele, Ilfov, Romania, February 15, 2023.
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Seismologist predicts earthquake in Asia; Japan issues tsunami warning

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Did a Dutch scientist predict the Morocco earthquake 10 days ago?

 Rescuers carry a survivor at the site of a collapsed building, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Turkey February 8, 2023.

Twin earthquakes in Turkey were most powerful in recorded history - study


It's time the gov't push forward preparedness on infrastructure for earthquakes - editorial

Many Israeli cities vulnerable to earthquakes are unprepared and have unfortified buildings and schools.

 A man reacts at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Diyarbakir, Turkey February 8, 2023.

Turkey issues earthquake rebuilding rules after millions left homeless

More than 160,000 buildings, containing 520,000 apartments, collapsed or were severely damaged in Turkey in the earthquakes.

 A woman walks past street art on the rubble of damaged buildings in the rebel-held town of Jandaris, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, in Syria February 22, 2023

Earthquakes: What causes them and is climate change involved? - explainer

How do earthquakes happen? How can they be predicted or stopped? Where do earthquakes happen the most and is climate change involved?

 Black smoke from a fire rises over central Iskenderun, following an earthquake in Turkey February 7, 2023.

How can you stay safe during an earthquake? Home Front Command explains

The guidelines issued by the Home Front Command cover a variety of bases, including what to do if you're inside a building, inside a vehicle or on a beach.

 Members of the Knesset Honor Guard, Home Front Command, Firefighters, IDF and Israel's Magen David Adom Emergency Medical Services participate in an emergency drill simulating an earthquake near Ashkelon,  on December 19, 2019.

Israel to give Syria earthquake assistance, Netanyahu says

A senior IDF official denied any government intention to send aid to Syria. 

 Rescuers search for survivors at the site of a collapsed building, following an earthquake, in Hama, Syria February 6, 2023.

Magnitude 4.5 strikes near Cyprus, felt in northern Israel

The earthquake struck Cyprus 388 kilometers from Israel on Wednesday night. It was not felt by Israelis.

 People wearing protective masks walk next to a Cypriot flag painted on a wall in capital Nicosia, Cyprus

Earthquakes in Israel: 10,000 people could be killed in Beit She’an, says town mayor

Mayor Jacky Levy told Army Radio that he was told in 2005 that if a massive earthquake strikes the Syrian-African fault line, Beit She’an would be particularly damaged.

Israeli soldiers from the Home Front Command stand on rubble as they take part in an earthquake drill in Holon, near Tel Aviv October 21, 2012

Israel is not ready for the big earthquake to hit - analysis

The country's ambitious TAMA 38 project didn't touch buildings closest to the Great Rift Valley.

 Members of the Knesset Honor Guard, Home Front Command, Firefighters, IDF and Israel's Magen David Adom Emergency Medical Services participate in an emergency drill simulating an earthquake near Ashkelon,  on December 19, 2019.

Some 94% of haredim would be unprepared for an earthquake, disaster

The research was sparked by a recent revelation that a bed in the Dead Sea could cause an earthquake large enough to result in thousands of deaths within the coming years.

Damages from 1927 earthquake:  A destroyed house on the Mount of Olives

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake off Turkey's coast felt in Israel

The earthquake sent a tremor through buildings in multiple places across Israel.

Turkish seismic research vessel Oruc Reis is escorted by Turkish Navy ships as it sets sail in the Mediterranean Sea, off Antalya, Turkey, August 10, 2020.

Be prepared: Safety tips to follow before, during and after an earthquake

Especially for those living in Israel's north, it may be wise to take precautionary measures in case a larger quake hits.

Emergency rescue teams practice evacuating the Knesset as part of earthquake drill.