Sicily on alert: a new study reveals that a simple seismic earthquake index can predict the rise of magma beneath Mount Etna.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As sensors picked up the first signs of a strong earthquake jolting the Northern California coast, an alert was blasted to 3 million smartphone users telling them to “drop, cover, ...

The impact of an earthquake on people and property depends not only on the earthquake's characteristics like magnitude and depth, but also on local soil conditions, which contribute to the so-called ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A specific type of earthquake that can cause particularly intense shaking is more common than previously believed, ...

It’s an exciting time in the world of civil engineering and construction. The advent of 3D printing technology has now made it possible to construct bridges that can withstand earthquakes as powerful ...