The long-term consequences of disasters are often understudied once media attention shifts to newer crises elsewhere.

Question: I was told an earthquake in Madrid was the strongest ever felt in North America. How is that possible? Answer: I bet are you thinking of Madrid, Spain. The strongest earthquake in North ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan – The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has killed more than 1,600 people and injured more than 3,400 and was felt as far as Thailand, Laos and southern China. The ...

Japan, a country long scarred by earthquakes, typhoons and floods, has lost countless lives to disaster. Those bitter lessons ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A damaged building collapsed next to a local hotel following the earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan on Thursday. (Annabelle Chih / ...

The South Napa earthquake produced hundreds of millions of dollars in damage when it rocked the Napa area nearly seven months ago. But scientists say the temblor also has helped them develop faster ...

The South Napa earthquake of Aug. 24, 2014, was a brutal reminder of the power lurking beneath California’s picturesque landscape. For many in Napa County, the quake was not just a physical jolt but ...

Throughout history, Japan and Turkey have both suffered massive earthquakes. Groups from the two nations recently met to share what they've learned from the disasters and how to reduce risk in the ...

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the powerful Nisqually earthquake, a magnitude 6.8 temblor that shook Western Washington and left lasting changes in how the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Volunteers look for survivors near a building damaged in the magnitude 7.7 earthquake on March 28, 2025, in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.

Weak building codes and years of government unrest appear to have contributed to the devastation from the magnitude 7.7 Myanmar earthquake, a leading seismic safety expert in the region said. The ...