The imperative for such innovation in that field is massive. For instance, despite lasting only 20 seconds, the 1995 earthquake that struck Kobe, Japan destroyed 100,000 buildings, and the 2011 ...

This is the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao: a school building collapsed, a commercial establishment crumbled, and debris fell from several structures. The General ...

Recently, earthquakes have been occurring one after another around the world. With attention also focused on preparations for ...

A device developed at Sharjah University in the United Arab Emirates could offer a new way to reduce the impact of earthquake vibrations on buildings, without relying on electricity, sensors or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck south-western Japan on Tuesday, collapsing part of a shopping mall, bringing down a historic ...

TAUNGGYI: Buildings constructed in Taunggyi will not be approved unless they meet earthquake-resistant design standards, according to Shan State Municipal Affairs Minister U Khun Htun Phyu.