Earthquakes and tsunamis are often portrayed as the villains of natural disasters, leaving destruction in their wake. But ...

When the ground shakes violently, entire cities can crumble within minutes. Homes, hospitals, roads, and lives can vanish ...

But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan ... friends via Twitter, for example. When evacuating buildings ...

Built 1,500 m above sea-level, in an earthquake-prone region ... south and east-west streets and inspired by the Italian Renaissance, is one of the best examples in Latin American town planning and ...

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