Scientists say the largest earthquake ever recorded in Victoria was caused by a previously unknown fault line deep within the Earth's crust.
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Have you heard of forensic seismology, the emerging field that studies human-made Earth vibrations, including nuclear explosions? Our AuSIS team recently stepped into it in collaboration with the RAAF to better detect unexploded bombs.
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Hold onto your coffee cups and comfort the dog. This morning’s earthquake in southeastern Australia, which is perhaps the largest in the region in 200 years, thankfully has not yet caused any injuries. It has, however, provided AuScope geoscientists with the opportunity to investigate this record-breaking moment. Here are their thoughts!
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Our responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have dramatically changed human activity all over the world. People are working from home, schools are closed in many places, travel is restricted, and in some cases only essential shops and businesses are open.
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