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Mosaics in 'Pompeii of the East' reveal moment of destruction that crushed a city 1,200 years ago
The city in northern Jordan was hit by a deadly earthquake in the 8th century.
Martha Henriques Aug 10, 2017
Alaska is at high tsunami risk due to structure discovered beneath sea floor
The feature is similar to the one that caused the devastating 2011 tsunami in Tohoku, Japan.
Aug 01, 2017
Thousands of tourists caught up as earthquake hits Greek island of Kos
Up to 8,000 Brits on island hit by 6.7 magnitude earthquake that claimed two lives and injured up to 200 people.
Gaurav Sharma Jul 21, 2017
Greece and Turkey earthquake: 2 tourists dead on Kos and 200 injured
The big quake struck in the Aegean Sea, sending a shockwave and tsunami across popular tourist destinations.
Isabelle Gerretsen Jul 21, 2017
Could a massive earthquake strike the eastern US?
Scientists study Eastern Tennessee Seismic zone for 25,000 year-old clues.
Léa Surugue Jun 26, 2017
Photos of earthquake-hit village of Vrissa on Greek island of Lesbos
The powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the Greek island of Lesbos killed one person and injured at least 10.
David Sim Jun 13, 2017
Istanbul earthquake: 6.3 magnitude quake hits Turkey's largest city
The region is prone to regular earthquakes.
Jordan Bhatt Jun 12, 2017
Has Hillary Step at the top of Everest collapsed or not, and why can't people decide?
Mountaineers are arguing about whether or not the outcrop collapsed in an earthquake or is just hidden by snow.
Mike Searle May 26, 2017
Boxing Day Tsunami: Scientists drill deep in ocean to find out why Indonesia earthquake was so deadly
Dehydration of sediments played a key role in triggering the earthquake.
Léa Surugue May 25, 2017
Hokkaido, Japan shaken by 5.5 magnitude earthquake
No tsunami warming has been issued as of yet.
Oli Gamp Apr 30, 2017
Return to Fukushima: Never-before-seen photos from inside the red nuclear exclusion zone
Very few photographers have ventured inside the restricted red zone, or seen the interiors of its abandoned buildings.
David Sim Apr 11, 2017
5.5-magnitude quake hits holiday island Bali in Indonesia
There have been no immediate reports of structural damage or civilian injuries.
Rachel Middleton Mar 22, 2017
The 10 biggest earthquakes in the last 100 years
'Great earthquakes' of magnitude 8 or more strike on average once a year.
Martha Henriques Mar 10, 2017
Japan tsunami: 60 powerful photos of the earthquake and nuclear disaster that hit six years ago
The sixth anniversary of the massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that devastated swathes of Japan on 11 March 2011.
David Sim Mar 10, 2017
In pictures: 'Radioactive' wild boars roam the empty streets in Fukushima nuclear exclusion zone
The animals descended from the mountains and invaded residential areas after people were forced to flee after the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear catastrophe.
David Sim Mar 09, 2017
Fukushima images: Six years after the tsunami, life is returning to the ghost towns of northern Japan
The evacuation order for several towns in the shadow of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is set to be lifted on 31 March.
David Sim Mar 08, 2017
Southern California fault system capable of 7.4 magnitude earthquake threat to San Diego and LA
The faults run beneath San Diego, Orange County and the LA basin.
Martha Henriques Mar 08, 2017
How to track down an earthquake that happened 420 million years ago using precious stones
Garnets took in radioactive impurities when an earthquake shattered them, allowing geologists to put a date on the event.
Martha Henriques Feb 22, 2017
California: Ventura fault capable of devastating earthquakes and tsunamis
Earthquakes generated at the fault could be as large as magnitude 8.
Martha Henriques Feb 15, 2017
Earthquake in southern Philippines kills 4, injures nearly 90 and damages buildings, airport runway
The 6.5 magnitude quake was triggered by movement in the Philippine fault, which sits in the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'.
Ananya Roy Feb 11, 2017
Turkish mayor believes opposition leader is planning earthquake with 'seismic vessel'
Melih Gokcek has said previously he believes Fethullah Gulen is planning an earthquake.
Callum Paton Feb 09, 2017
6.3 magnitude earthquake hits south-west Pakistan
Quake struck coastal city of Pasni in Balochistan province.
Tareq Haddad Feb 07, 2017
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake strikes off Scarborough coast
Two smaller earthquakes have been felt in Cumbria and Worcestershire in the past few days.
William Watkinson Jan 04, 2017
Earthquake off the coast of Fiji triggers tsunami alert
The magnitude 6.9 quake struck just before 10pm GMT.
James Tennent Jan 03, 2017
Rugged ocean floors identified as trigger of the world's largest earthquakes
'Megathrust earthquakes' occur when plates slip past each other quickly and can cause devastating damage.
Martha Henriques Dec 19, 2016
Tsunami alert after powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea
Public warned to go to higher ground as tsunami warnings issued.
Fiona Keating Dec 17, 2016
Indonesian earthquake leaves more than 45,000 homeless
The deadly earthquake hit three days ago, killing more than 100 people.
Jen Offord Dec 10, 2016
Indonesia earthquake: Rescue efforts near end as death toll revised to 100 in Aceh
Indonesia's national disaster management agency said it has found 99% of the victims.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Dec 09, 2016
Solomon Islands tsunami warning lifted after massive earthquake
Nearby islands had been warned of potential tsunami danger after quake in Pacific.
Mark Piggott Dec 08, 2016
Indonesian President Joko Widodo to visit quake-hit Aceh as death toll rises to 102
Authorities expect the death toll to rise further as search and rescue operation continues.
Ananya Roy Dec 08, 2016
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