A new book on the history of Indian earthquakes by two seismologists gives us a fascinating glimpse into grand planetary ...

Since earthquakes often strike without warning, it is important to be prepared. A workplace should follow accepted earthquake safety guidelines, but have in place an individualized, well-rehearsed ...

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The young, unsure science of earthquake prediction is one of the several subjects examined by the country’s top seismologists in their new book ... for earthquake preparedness and response.

It complements IAEA Safety Standards Series No. NS-G-1.6, Seismic Design and Qualification for Nuclear Power Plants, and Safety Reports Series No. 66, Earthquake Preparedness and Response for Nuclear ...

What officials are calling Oregon’s largest coastal earthquake preparedness exercise is scheduled to happen in Newport on Wednesday. State legislators, Lincoln County and Oregon Department of ...

Taiwan's earthquake preparedness comes from decades of regulation and work in building structural resilience. But there were still some damaged buildings, showing that things remain to be done.

and the earthquake preparedness drill is a chance for people across the country to practice earthquake safety measures, said the U.S. Geological Survey.

That March, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami and a nuclear power-plant meltdown. While over 18,000 people died, the World Bank noted that Japan's history of preparedness helped many ...