Devastating earthquake in Myanmar reveals tectonic complexities, historical patterns, and potential risks for South Asia.

The earthquake triggered a tsunami and soil liquefaction, killing more than 5,000 people and displaced thousands more. It was the deadliest quake to hit Indonesia since 2006. Central Sulawesi’s ...

Soft ground shakes more than hard ground, and wet soil can sometimes liquefy, or act like a liquid, during an earthquake. Liquefaction ... up through Indonesia and Japan, across the Pacific ...

Soil liquefaction happens during a strong earthquake, when the ground starts acting like a liquid instead of solid land. This usually occurs in places with loose, wet soil like sandy areas near ...

New Delhi, India's earthquake monitoring agency NCS said ... matched the natural vibration of buildings. Myanmar quake: Soil liquefaction caused severe damage, says Indian agency NCS Soil ...

head of the NCS.Soil liquefaction happens during a strong earthquake, when the ground starts acting like a liquid instead of solid land.This usually occurs in places with loose, wet soil like ...

A phenomenon called liquefaction, which causes the ground to slump like quicksand, led to significant damage after the Myanmar earthquake. The risk of aftershock remains high.

Understanding the factors that contribute to the scale of destruction can help predict and mitigate future disasters. In this article, we will explore seven critical factors: size and duration, depth, ...

Survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Central Sulawesi in 2018 recently moved to permanent housing. It will be their first time experiencing the month of Ramadan and ...