It can increase liquefaction resistance by 50% compared to existing materials. Researchers discover remarkable substance that ...

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 ... falling debris from trees, buildings, overhead wires or ...

The Japanese government has warned of catastrophic economic damage and nearly 300,000 deaths when the next "megaquake" hits the archipelagic nation, according to a new estimation released on Monday.

TOKYO - The government’s latest forecast on the damage from a possible Nankai Trough megaquake indicates that faster evacuations are key to minimizing casualties, as the predicted death toll only ...