Haiti Hurricane Update: Is Matthew Worse Than 2010 Earthquake? Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 Amid Cholera Fears
Conditions in Haiti following Hurricane Matthew are similar to the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake there.
Tides Affect Earthquakes, Moon Phase Can Increase Seismic Activity Intensity: Study
Published in Nature Geoscience on Monday, a study by University of Tokyo researchers said “large earthquakes are more probable during periods of high tidal stress.”
Charlie Hebdo Under Fire For Controversial Italy Earthquake Cartoons
The satirical magazine’s cartoon, following Italy’s 6.2-magnitude earthquake that killed nearly 300 people, has been facing major backlash on social media.
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Two earthquakes hit Iceland Monday, putting scientists on alert for a possible eruption.
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Italy Earthquake Live Updates: Death Toll Rises To 247, Strong Aftershock Hits As Rescue Operations Continue
The 6.2-magnitude earthquake that hit early Wednesday devastated three towns in the region, sparking search and rescue efforts for those trapped in the rubble.
What Is The Difference Between Myanmar And Burma? After Earthquake, Here's Why We Use Both
The country is referred to by both names. Here's why.
Pope, Saddened By Earthquake, Cancels Speech To Pray For Victims
Pope Francis said he would postpone his weekly address on religious teachings until next week.
Italy Earthquake Update: Deaths Confirmed After 6.2-Magnitude Quake Rattles Central Region
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit central Italy early Wednesday, killing dozens and damaging towns and villages.
China’s Mythical Great Flood That Led To The Xia Dynasty Might Have Actually Happened, Study Says
Researchers have found evidence backing the Chinese legend, which says that Emperor Yu tamed the waters of a great flood and established the Xia dynasty.
Quake Of Magnitude 5.0 Hits Tokyo And Eastern Japan, No Major Damage
There was no danger of a tsunami and no immediate report of injuries or major damage.
Major Earthquake Threat Detected Under Bangladesh, India And Myanmar: Study
The finding is the latest addition to the long-standing debate over whether the area, which is home to more than 140 million people, is seismically active.
Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Ecuador’s Damaged Coast
The earthquake, which struck the region of April’s deadly quake, was centered near the town of Esmeraldas, northwest of the capital, Quito.
Japan Factory Output Unexpectedly Rises, Economy Still In Low Gear
The better-than-expected data triggered a brief rebound in the yen that pushed the dollar off its one-month high against the Japanese currency.
Nepal Earthquake Photos: One Year Later, Reconstruction Just Beginning Amid Government Gridlock
Nepal created a National Reconstruction Authority in December, and its work will continue over the next five years at an estimated cost of $8 billion.
Strong Quake Hits Disaster-Stricken Ecuador
Saturday's massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake killed 587 people.
Ecuador Earthquake: Death Toll Rises To Over 400 As Officials Scramble To Rescue People
Ecuador was struck with a magnitude-7.8 earthquake Saturday, which destroyed several homes and buildings, and claimed the lives of hundreds of people.
How Can You Help Victims Of Ecuador Earthquake? As Death Toll Rises, Donate Funds And Goods
As rescue and recovery efforts continued Monday, here are some ways to help.
Japan Earthquake Update: 250,000 People To Leave Homes Amid Further Quake Fears While Economic Impact Spreads
Several companies suspended operations Monday fearing damages after a series of earthquakes measuring up to magnitude 7.3 struck southwestern Japan.
Ecuador Earthquake Update: Strong Earthquake Reported Off Ecuador Coast
Saturday’s magnitude-7.8 quake along the country’s Pacific coast was followed by 55 aftershocks.
Japan Earthquake Update: Death Toll Rises As Fears Turn To Trapped Victims And Landslides
As the death toll from back-to-back temblors topped 40, rescue teams worked feverishly Saturday in southern Japan.
Japan Earthquake: Kumamoto Airport Shut Down, Flights Cancelled As Rain Hampers Rescue Efforts
Two earthquakes since Thursday have killed at least 28 people, and experts have warned of further aftershocks.
New Japan Earthquake Magnitude-7.3 Prompts Tsunami Advisory Near Kumamoto
A magnitude-7.3 temblor early Saturday compounded the misery from a previous magnitude-6.5 quake.
Japan Earthquake Photos: Death Toll Rises As More Than 120 Aftershocks Rock Kumamoto
Thousands were in shelters Friday because their homes were damaged and power was out.
Japan Earthquake Update: Several Dead As Officials Assess Damage
Thursday's magnitude-6.5 earthquake left at least nine dead and hundreds injured, and thousands without power.
Myanmar Earthquake Damage, Deaths Minimal After 6.9-Magnitude Temblor
The 6.9-magnitude quake reportedly cracked a few pagodas but did not cause any deaths.
Myanmar 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Sends Tremors Across India; Multiple Injuries Reported
While the Wednesday earthquake carried considerable strength, there were no immediate indications of deaths or reports of damaged buildings.
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