The state of Maine was hit by a rare 3.8 magnitude earthquake Monday morning, a tremor that could be felt across the New ...

Much of the important preparation for natural disasters is psychological. Every time there’s an earthquake or a natural ...

But the future need not look like Haiti. We know this earthquake is coming and we might have years or even decades to prepare. “Given the unfolding scenes of carnage following the Haiti ...

Chances are at some point, a large earthquake will hit Vancouver. Every year, schools hold shake-out drills to practice ...

Many buildings and other structures have been strengthened or designed and built to be earthquake-resistant. Look at how building construction and regulations can help an area to prepare for an ...

While staying alert, you can continue your daily lives as usual. Q: What can we do to prepare for an earthquake in our daily lives? A: Check hazard maps that show areas at risk for natural ...

Earthquake drills, stricter building codes, and public awareness campaigns are no longer optional -- they are a necessity. The time to prepare is now, before it's too late.

Researchers who have monitored this underwater volcano since 1997 have recently observed the number of earthquakes in the vicinity soar into the hundreds per day. Axial Seamount's rate of seismic ...

If you live in a part of the world prone to wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, or earthquakes, there are ways you can make sure you’re financially prepared for disaster, beyond insurance.

But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan. If you’re on public transport: Follow the same guidelines ...