ETH Zurich scientists confirmed that solid rock flows deep inside Earth, solving a decades-old mystery about seismic waves.

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In a decisive move to strengthen community resilience, the Newman City Council has adopted the Health and Safety Element ...

It’s a daunting challenge with the highest possible stakes should an offshore earthquake unleash a wall of incoming seawater.

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Or maybe you’re visiting from out of town, staying along the waterfront, when a large wave hits the beach right before the ...

A magnitude-5.9 earthquake rattled Taiwan on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, with AFP journalists reporting ...

In the face of natural disasters, armed conflicts, or large-scale humanitarian crises, rapid and reliable communication is critical for saving lives. In such moments, traditional communication ...

Distant-source tsunami: More than 350 people could die or be injured along the Southern California coast if people wait to ...

Keeping the nation’s lights on is no small job. The grid we take for granted involves large, expensive equipment, most notably power transformers. If one goes down, it can take more than a year to ...

A major 6.3-magnitude earthquake lasting several seconds shook the Colombian capital of Bogota early Sunday, according to AFP ...

A near-certain disaster looms for California, but there are real things people can do to prepare. Here's what to know about the risks.