earthquake

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After World War II, as the VA mission shifted from housing to medical care, the on-campus population declined until the last few dozen residents were abruptly removed after the Sylmar earthquake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

This kind of direct visual evidence is extremely unusual in earthquake research.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

"Even after a year, the tremor, the scenes and the feelings from that earthquake feel as if they happened only yesterday or the day before. To this day, it remains in my heart."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The state government, led by Maduro allies, blames a pipeline damaged in an earthquake last month but locals insist the water supply has been unreliable for far longer, as a result of years of underinvestment.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Once, in his dreams, he relived the earthquake and woke up trembling, his hospital gown drenched with sweat.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret