With rescue operations and global aid efforts underway in Myanmar and Thailand, here's a look back at some of the worst ...
Cornell-led researchers drilled 7 km deep into the Japan Trench to study the fault behind the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, ...
There is a reason why California chooses the last week in March to focus on tsunamis. It marks our worst historic tsunami ...
Some estimates predict more than 10,000 people died in the quake and that economic losses could exceed the gross domestic ...
Earthquakes have affected our planet's history and geography over millions of years. While tremors can occur worldwide, some ...
In the US and many other countries, if you're indoors during an earthquake, experts recommend dropping to the ground, protecting your head—such as by sheltering under a desk or another sturdy ...
Two hard-hit cities in Myanmar suffered extensive damage, with images from the capital, Naypyidaw, showing rescue crews ...
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 centred in the Sagaing region near the Myanmar city of Mandalay caused extensive ...
When the ground shakes violently, entire cities can crumble within minutes. Homes, hospitals, roads, and lives can vanish ...