Near-shore tsunamis, those triggered by earthquakes just off the coast, could pose a particularly dire risk for California’s ...

A near-certain disaster looms for California, but there are real things people can do to prepare. Here's what to know about ...

Unlike other earthquake-prone places around the planet, California is overdue for a major quake, according to a recent study.

Tsunamis pose a risk to the entirety of the California coast. But should a major one strike, how bad could it be?

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Chile's coast Friday at a depth of 104 km, weeks after a 7.4 quake hit the ...

Research on one of the world's largest earthquake simulators has made buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure more ...

The Cascadia Subduction Zone, dormant for over 300 years, poses a significant threat to the Pacific Northwest. A future ...

The resulting sea level rise will lead to significant flood risks for huge areas of land, making recovery even harder.

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