University of Ottawa civil engineers will assess the “seismic vulnerability” of the city’s bridges, hospitals, schools and office buildings as part of a $5-million federal research program to reduce ...

The after-shocks of the Kahramanmaras earthquake in Turkey and closer-to-home disasters such as the Joshimath crisis have made a global impact, compelling us to look closer into available engineering ...

Every year, natural hazards affect more than 200 million people, and the risks are increasing, especially in developing countries, where a single disaster can set back economic growth by decades.

Following the Sept. 30 magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu, Bogo City has formally adopted a framework for post-disaster recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term resilience building.

The National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering (NCREE) yesterday said it is encouraging private homeowners to undergo an earthquake resistance evaluation, particularly if their house was ...

Afghanistan faces frequent earthquakes. A recent 6.3 magnitude quake killed seven people. The country sits on active tectonic ...