A chilling warning has rippled through Japan, a nation all too familiar with the earth’s raw power. The Japanese government ...

Tsunami earthquakes are characterized by the generation of disproportionately large tsunamis relative to the observed ground ...

Japan's government has officially endorsed the basic plan on measures for an anticipated massive earthquake in the Nankai ...

Near-shore tsunamis, those triggered by earthquakes just off the coast, could pose a particularly dire risk for California’s ...

BERKELEY — Earthquakes, flooding, wildfires and extreme heat are among the list of about a dozen hazards Berkeley is preparing for in its updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Researchers have developed a new hybrid earthquake early warning system called HEWFERS, which leverages advanced machine ...

The Navy has formally identified 20 buildings at PSNS as subject to potential structural damage during a seismic event.

The 2004 Aceh Earthquake and Tsunami was one of the biggest natural disasters in history. This tragedy provided important lessons for improving disaster risk mitigation.

However, many buildings in earthquake-prone regions of the United States are also at risk of coastal flooding due to storm surge, high tide and rising sea levels--all factors that are exacerbated by ...

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was felt throughout New Jersey on April 5, 2024. The most recent earthquake in New Jersey was on March 21 and measured 1.8 magnitude. One year ago, on April 5, 2024, a ...

The Hazard Mitigation and Grant Program has been used to elevate or demolish flood-prone homes, install tornado-safe rooms and strengthen buildings in hurricane or earthquake zones.