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 ...

Colombia and Venezuela experienced deadly earthquakes due to tectonic plate friction. The Nazca plate sliding beneath the ...

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 ...

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At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. The death toll is likely to rise, with more feared trapped ...

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 ...

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

Bird's-eye view on the old town and city center of Manizales, seen from the watchtower in Parque Oberservatorio de Chipre, 2016. Image © Erik Albers via Wikimedia ...