Scientists are keeping a close watch on the chances of a megathrust earthquake happening soon. These are the strongest types of quakes, caused when one tectonic plate slides beneath another, and they ...

Indonesia, with its strategic location in Southeast Asia, holds one of the world’s most advantageous geographical positions, but it’s also one of the most dangerous.Dive into the dual nature of ...

A moderately strong, 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Iran on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 9:19 p.m. Iran time about 22 miles southwest of ...

Scientific examinations of historical accounts suggest that up to 40 percent of Mexico’s population lives along a zone that is more seismically active than suspected.

Various studies confirm that the Lembang Fault indeed has the potential to cause an earthquake. Based on the BMKG's earthquake shake map modeling, the potential maximum earthquake threat from the ...

The bill repeals a map meant to identify parts of Oregon at high risk of wildfires that became a lightning rod for anger from rural residents.

According to the latest update, parts of the Texas coast, including areas near Corpus Christi and South Padre Island, are under a moderate rip current risk this Thursday.

More than half the country, including Illinois, is currently in a heat dome. Here's what that means and how to stay safe during excessive heat.

Many states will experience temperatures that feel in the triple digits on Thursday, forecasters say.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the West Papua region in Indonesia, the GFZ reported. The quake hit the country at 3.43am l ...