Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for ...

Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for example, has never seen a death or serious injury due to an earthquake or ...

What created the Noto Peninsula landscape we know today? After examining the devastation from the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, researchers have a theory.

Oregon's Governor designates February as Earthquake and Tsunami Awareness Month to promote disaster preparedness.

Armed with measuring devices, groups of citizens are embracing science to monitor radioactive fallout — and regain control of ...

January 26 marked the 325th anniversary since the last earthquake struck the Cascadia subduction zone. Centuries later, the ...

Jan. 26, 2025, marks 325 years since the last great earthquake on the Cascadia subduction zone. It’s a time to reflect on what we’ve learned about this largest fault system in the lower 48 states ...

Roki Sasaki is Major League Baseball's hottest new star but he had to struggle through adversity to get there, losing his ...

Oregon scientists are hoping to help the coastal communities survive a major inundation in various ways. One of those is detailed evacuation maps that anyone can access.

The 1000-kilometer trail that hugs Tohoku’s Pacific coastline offers hikers some incredible natural scenery and dramatic ...