“Japan sits on the boundaries of four tectonic plates, which makes it ... history was the 9.1 magnitude Tohoku earthquake in 2011 that triggered a major tsunami and nuclear disaster.

The Japanese government ... deaths caused by tsunami waves exceeding 30m (98ft) in some areas. The Nankai Trough is a deep ocean trench formed by the boundary of two tectonic plates, which is ...

The Japanese government ... deaths caused by tsunami waves exceeding 30m (98ft) in some areas. The Nankai Trough is a deep ocean trench formed by the boundary of two tectonic plates, which is ...

A new Japanese report suggests there is an estimated 70 to 80 per cent chance a megaquake could rattle the country within the next 30 year, and official estimates warn tsunami waves towering more ...

The photos and videos of the aftermath of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami are devastating: freezing and emotionally numbed survivors huddling in makeshift shelters; crowds waiting for fresh food ...

A major tsunami warming was issued for the Noto peninsula ... Sadly, the death toll reached more than 230. Japan is prone to earthquakes due to the four tectonic plates that meet in the country. In ...

People across Japan bowed their heads and prayed on March 11 for the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan 14 years ago. Prime Minister Shigeru ...

Nagano Prefecture is located in the central part of Honshu Island, an area known for its geological instability. The region experiences frequent seismic activity due to its position near the ...

A new study is fueling speculation and fear about the risks of a major earthquake in the Cascadia subduction zone, including ...

The highest number of deaths is expected to be caused by tsunami. The report predicts up to 12.3 million evacuees one week after the earthquake. That's 10 percent of Japan's population.