Earthquakes can’t yet be predicted, but understanding what lies beneath the ground can reveal how dangerous they might be. New research shows how ultra-fast simulations can map the subsurface more efficiently, helping improve earthquake and tsunami risk assessments. Credit: AI/ScienceDaily.com On December 6, 2025, a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska. While quakes of that size draw attention, earthquakes occur far more often than many people realize. The United States Geological