A small earthquake shook a Virginia county late on Tuesday afternoon, causing some concerns for some in the area. The US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, ...

Tina Dura (at far left) and her research team use geologic methods to reconstruct the seismic history of the coastal region in the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!