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Martin Cassidy
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Martin Cassidy, a lifelong Arizona resident, is a geology specialist with a passion for exploring the state's diverse landscapes. An avid hiker and backpacker, he combines field expertise with a love for nature to bring insightful stories on earth science and the great outdoors.
Stories by Martin Cassidy
3 stories
August 2026
2 stories: 2 explainers
Sat

Explainer · Science · World
What is known about the magnitude 7.7 earthquake near Indonesia’s Flores Island
USGS and BMKG assess a magnitude 7.7 earthquake near Indonesia's Flores Island, where a tsunami warning was issued and later lifted.
Mon
Explainer · Science · World
What is known about Colombia’s magnitude-7.4 earthquake
June 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Tue
News: Science · United States
UH study says stress on Southern California fault systems has reached 1,000-year high