20 years have passed since the Aceh tsunami, which left deep scars on Indonesia, especially for those directly affected. Aceh was also recovering from a three-decade armed conflict between the Free ...

There could be hidden earthquake flaws in your single-family home in California — enough to be ruinous and possibly deadly in the next big earthquake. One of the dangers may come as a surprise to ...

A novel earthquake early warning system (EEWS) has been proposed by researchers Jawad Fayaz, Rodrigo Astroza, and Sergio Ruiz in a recent study published in Engineering. The system, named HEWFERS ...

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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. The five-year document, ...

Program would have provided $33 million in grants to retrofit seismically vulnerable apartments. Sen. Adam Schiff says that money is essential to prepare for California’s next major earthquake, but ...

Uttarakhand govt tells Assembly 169 earthquake sensors have been installed under EEWS ...

Homeowners insurance can be a lifesaver in many situations, but it doesn't cover everything. Among the excluded events are earthquakes. To protect your property and belongings, you'll need a ...