As Colombia reels from one of the strongest earthquakes in its recorded history, which killed at least 250, just weeks after more than 6,000 deaths in twin quakes in neighbouring Venezuela, many ...

Earthquakes are among the greatest global challenges for the safety of structures. Existing buildings constructed before the introduction of modern earthquake standards are particularly vulnerable, as ...

As Colombia reels from one of the strongest earthquakes in its recorded history that killed at least 250, just weeks after more than 6,000 deaths in twin quakes in ...

Following a series of destructive earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela, the scientific community investigates the reasons behind the devastation. Both countries, situated on active tectonic ...

A dangerous cocktail of tectonic positioning, loose earth and shoddy construction contributed to the unprecedented damage caused by Venezuela's twin earthquakes, experts say.

Kefalonia suffered some of the worst destruction. Argostoli and Lixouri were devastated, while Zakynthos also suffered enormous damage. Public Domain On August 12, 1953, one of the most destructive ...

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Construction is surging ahead in Escondido, where a new home is on track to be completed in just four to five days. Using factory-made wall panels, 4C Construction Systems aims to ...

The United States on Monday announced an emergency aid package worth $15.5 million for Colombia after a powerful earthquake in the South American country killed over 100 people. "We are united in ...

Locals and officials in Colombia have begun a massive search and rescue effort to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar in Chocó, with major damage observed in ...

Earthquake-induced damage continues to pose significant challenges to the safety, functionality, and resilience of civil ...

KERN COUNTY, CA - A 4.3 magnitude quake occurred near Johannesburg on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor rattled at 9:40 a.m., with its epicenter about 11 miles ...