Scientists are keeping a close watch on the chances of a megathrust earthquake happening soon. These are the strongest types ...

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday acknowledged the possibility of future ...

A recent report presented to city council painted a bleak picture of what a long-feared megathrust earthquake—commonly known as the Big One—could do to Vancouver. According to the study, once ...

If a megathrust earthquake were to happen today, the 100-year floodplain—the key metric used to determine which homes are at risk of flood, and what homes need to purchase flood insurance ...

If a megathrust earthquake were to happen today, the 100-year floodplain—the key metric used to determine which homes are at risk of flood, and what homes need to purchase flood insurance ...

Teachers and staff in low-lying schools along the Pacific Northwest coast face an unusual extra responsibility alongside educators’ usual duties: can they herd the entire student body to higher ground ...

Seismic symphonies of minor earthquakes may affect grand movements on major faults.

The Valdivia earthquake killed up to 6,000 people and sent tsunamis out across the Pacific Ocean. For comparison, researchers believe the new Chile megaquake hit with a magnitude of 9.5.