In Japan, people do not build permanent houses. Most homes are made of wood, which helps prevent collapse during earthquakes. Even in the case of a stronger earthquake, people remain safe.

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Scientists know that natural disasters have negative health effects on survivors, but long-term observations are lacking. To help fill this gap, a research team has investigated the connection between ...

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Scientists know that natural disasters have negative health effects on survivors, but long-term observations are lacking. To ...

Japan has spent decades making its buildings more resilient to earthquakes. Similar changes could be difficult for the US to ...

The earthquake at 10:23 p.m. MT (11:23 p.m. CT) had a depth of roughly 4.1 miles, with its epicenter 33 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas –– a town around 160 miles east of El Paso. Aftershocks ...

A strong, 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck in Ethiopia on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The ...

A strong earthquake jolts struck the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, sending shockwaves of fear among residents who ...

A minor, 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey ...

A 4.8 earthquake magnitude jolted in twin cities Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Saturday night at 10:48 pm.

From the science behind seismic waves to the deadliest earthquakes in history, this set of questions is perfect for learners ...