The Japanese government has warned of catastrophic economic damage and nearly 300,000 deaths when the next "megaquake" hits the archipelagic nation, according to a new estimation released on Monday.

Earthquakes and the damage they cause are apolitical. Collectively, we either prepare for future earthquakes or the ...

Large quakes produce shaking at a variety of frequencies. Some waves can travel hundreds of miles, and are amplified by local geological conditions.

In response to a surge in public concern over building damage following the recent earthquake, the Bangkok Metropolitan ...