An earthquake typically sets off ruptures that ripple out from its underground origins. But on rare occasions, seismologists ...

A mathematical trick speeds up seismic calculations for earthquake simulations and could revolutionize earthquake preparedness.

Some large earthquakes may flip direction and “boomerang” back, striking the same area twice and reshaping damage patterns.

Dr Robin Lee and Dr Camilla Penney from the University of Canterbury have been awarded Natural Hazards Commission grants towards their ...

An international earthquake simulation drill is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16. Campus community members for both the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations are encouraged to participate in this ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...