Two strong earthquakes shook southern Japan Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) map shows. The quakes were both measured at a 4.9 magnitude and were 106 km, about 65 miles, and 104 ... ( read original story ...)
A Massive Earthquake Is Going to Hit the Pacific Northwest, Scientists Say—And It Could Wipe Out the Coastline
The Juan de Fuca Plate has been steadily pushing against the Pacific Coast as it slides beneath the North American Plate. But the roughly 47-million-square-mile North American Plate isn’t budging. ( read original story ...)
Volcano in Japan Erupts Violently — Ash Covers Cities, Rocks Fly for Miles
A powerful eruption from Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent a massive ash plume over 3 miles into the sky, covering cities and prompting urgent warnings. Roads disappeared under thick ash, and large ... ( read original story ...)
Russia earthquake: Massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Kamchatsky
The US Tsunami warning system has so far not issued a threat following the earthquake that struck Russia's Kamchatka peninsula in the early hours of this morning ... ( read original story ...)
M7.4 quake hits off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, damage in Japan unlikely
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Saturday, with the Japan Meteorological Agency saying slight ch ... ( read original story ...)
Aid supplies from Japan arrive in Afghanistan in response to powerful quake
Aid supplies from Japan have arrived in Afghanistan following the powerful earthquake that hit the eastern part of the country on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
5 Of The Largest Earthquakes Ever Recorded
Discover some of the deadliest earthquakes on Earth that reshaped the world, caused tsunamis, and left lasting impacts on millions of lives. ( read original story ...)
Deep under the Japan Trench, scientists made a shocking discovery. Here’s what they found
Expedition 405 drilled into Japan Trench fault, site of 2011 quake, collecting cores and data to learn how massive earthquakes and tsunamis are triggered. ( read original story ...)
We drilled deep under the sea to learn more about mega-earthquakes and tsunamis
Far beneath the waves, down in the depths of the Japan Trench—seven kilometers below sea level—lie hidden clues about some of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth. ( read original story ...)
Japan tests robot hand to clear earthquake debris
Researchers in Japan have tested a colossal robotic hand to clear earthquake rubble, paving the way for a breakthrough in disaster preparedness.The robot has been built through a ... ( read original story ...)
A huge earthquake sent tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific – but little damage was reported. Here’s what we know
One of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history shook Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday, sending tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific Ocean and putting nations from Japan to the United ... ( read original story ...)
Video: Japan trials giant robot hand on excavator to scoop earthquake rubble
The CAFE team’s solution is to combine the robotic hand with an AI-driven excavation system. Researchers at Nara Institute of Science and Technology developed this software using Sim-to-Real ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan
One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region and prompted warnings for Alaska, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tourism Rumour Of Mega Earthquake Has No Scientific Basis – But Why Does It Spook HK, Korean Travellers?
A viral rumour predicting a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan in July 2025 is unsettling travellers across East Asia and prompting cancellations. The speculation, which originated from a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan survey: 520,000 people to evacuate in advance if mega-quake alert issued
A Japanese government survey has shown that local authorities will request at least 520,000 people to evacuate for a week to brace for a potential tsunami if Nankai Trough Earthquake temporary ... ( read original story ...)
At least 520,000 in Japan may face advance evacuation for Nankai quake
At least 520,000 people across Japan could be asked to evacuate for a week if authorities issue a special alert that the risk of a ma ... ( read original story ...)