SEATTLE — University of Washington researchers are in San Diego conducting earthquake tests with the tallest building ever on a shake table. This project pushes for widespread use of laminated wood in ...

A 7.8. earthquake has the potential of devastating damage, fatalities. First reports say “massive damages.” A super strong earthquake measuring 7.9 occurred at 4.15 (4.15am) Monday morning (Feb 6, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." An earthquake in central Myanmar unearthed an ancient structure that may be part of a royal “water palace ...

Earthquakes create ripple effects in Earth's upper atmosphere that can disrupt satellite communications and navigation systems we rely on. Scientists have now used Japan's extensive network of Global ...

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers help with precise location tracking and can detect disturbances in the upper atmosphere (ionosphere) by measuring delays and changes in ...

Loma Prieta earthquake: Cypress Structure pancakes The collapse of the Cypress Structure in Oakland killed 42 people during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Footage shows the flattened the freeway and ...

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Nepal has resulted in the deaths of 143 people, leaving many injured and communities in turmoil. Additional aftershocks have only made the situation worse, testing the ...