A new study published in ‘JGR Solid Earth’ found that California is “overdue” for a major earthquake compared to four other earthquake-prone regions across the globe.

In the critical 72 hours after an earthquake or explosion, a race against the clock begins to find survivors. After that window, the chances of survival drop sharply.

Tsunamis and earthquakes pose devastating threats to coastal communities worldwide. However, beyond the immediate destructive ...

The head of Japan's meteorological agency on Friday dismissed widespread rumors of a major earthquake in Japan this summer as unscientific and a “hoax," urging people not to worry because even the ...

Japanese meteorological agency chief on Friday dismissed growing rumors of a major earthquake in Japan this summer as ...

According to a recent studypublished in JGR Solid Earth, nearly half of California’s fault lines—including the infamous San ...

Affected passengers can rebook to other destinations, while those opting for refunds will be compensated in travel vouchers Hong Kong Airlines is set to cancel flights to Kagoshima and Kumamoto in ...

Measures include fortifying homes and fire safety installations, as well as building more embankments and emergency shelters ...

A prediction by a Japanese manga artist has reignited fears of a natural disaster hitting the country this summer.

Japan aims to reduce the projected death toll from a potential Nankai Trough megaquake by 80 per cent and cut structural damage by 50 per cent over the next decade. The government is reviewing disaste ...

A referee who was caught red-handed stealing money earmarked for victims of a catastrophic earthquake has been punished ...