While no emergency or disaster feels small or less relevant to an affected community, crises and catastrophes impact more ...

The state-owned power company EDH announced on Thursday that the largest hydroelectric plant in Haiti has had its output cut to zero as a result of a break-in.

Haiti needs a full U.N. mission, authorized by the Security Council, that can restore basic security and support Haitian ...

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AFtermath of Haiti Earthquake. Image by Colin Crowley – Flickr ... These measures aimed to minimize future loss of life and property damage. The 1964 earthquake raised public awareness about the risks ...

There were no reported damage or casualties from the earthquake that hit at 8:58 a.m. local time and triggered at least a dozen aftershocks.

A strong offshore earthquake caused a tsunami scare in the far south of ... but there were no reports of injuries or material damage. The epicenter was 219 kilometers from the city of Ushuaia in ...

There have been no reports of injuries or damage. Last month, a 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit about 12 miles northwest of Emery, Utah and about 123 miles south of Salt Lake City. No shaking ...

The Haiti Earthquake (2010) The 2010 earthquake in ... and wildfire-resistant designs can help prevent and reduce damage. For example, Japan has heavily invested in earthquake-resistant buildings ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of New Zealand Wednesday, but authorities reported no damage and issued no tsunami warning. The U.S ...