The structural safety of the buildings we live and work in is not something that many of us think about. In the event of an earthquake, how protected are you, your family, and your belongings from the ...

SEATTLE — University of Washington researchers are in San Diego conducting earthquake tests with the tallest building ever on a shake table. This project pushes for widespread use of laminated wood in ...

The earthquake that hit Eastern Shimane was a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of seismic activity. With its epicenter in a region known for occasional tremors, this incident has prompted ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Salt corrodes buildings. Earthquakes shake them. What happens when an earthquake hits a building already damaged by saltwater? The answer to that question, the National Science ...

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Several private and government buildings and other physical structures were vandalized and torched during ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck New Jersey and rattled New York City Friday morning. As of the afternoon, no buildings have been deemed unsafe in New York City, according to the ...

Turkey's Adana Hospital survived February 2023 earthquakes with no damage because of its seismic isolation system. Earthquake Protection Systems, Inc., CC BY-ND The Feb. 6, 2023, earthquakes in Turkey ...

A total of 41 people died in the earthquake on 8 March. Without exception, the casualties occurred in old houses built from mud-bricks. Plans regarding the preparation before and the crisis management ...