Feb 09 A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shakes greater Los Angeles. No reports of major damage By Associated Press The area of the epicenter was in the rugged Santa Monica Mountains, roughly 35 miles (56 kilometers) west of downtown Los Angeles. Continue reading
Jan 04 Scenes of loss play out across Japan’s western coastline after quake kills 84 By Hiro Komae, Ayaka McGill, Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press More soldiers have been ordered to bolster the rescue operations Thursday, providing those in need with drinking water, hot meals and setting up bathing facilities after a magnitude 7.6 quake hit Ishikawa Prefecture and nearby regions Monday. Continue reading
Jan 03 Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful quakes kill at least 73 By Hiro Komae, Yuri Kageyama, Richard Colombo, Associated Press Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas were shaken by more aftershocks on Wednesday, adding to the dozens that followed a magnitude 7.6 temblor that struck on Monday. Continue reading
Jan 02 Earthquakes along Japan’s western coast leave more than 50 dead, destroy buildings By Hiro Komae, Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Although casualty numbers continued to climb gradually, the prompt public warnings, relayed on broadcasts and phones, and the quick response from the general public and officials appeared to have limited some of the damage. Continue reading
Jan 01 Japan drops tsunami alert but urges caution after series of quakes By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press The quakes, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu. It was unclear how many people might have been killed or hurt. Continue reading
Dec 20 China’s earthquake survivors endure frigid overnight temperatures in temporary shelters By Ng Han Guan, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Chinese media reports said at least 134 people died and more than 900 were injured. Continue reading
Dec 19 An earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 127 people and is the deadliest in 9 years By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press A strong overnight earthquake rattled a mountainous region of northwestern China, authorities said Tuesday, killing 127 people in the nation’s deadliest quake in nine years. Continue reading
Nov 16 A geologist explains why Iceland may soon see a volcanic eruption By Jaime Toro, The Conversation Iceland’s residents have learned over centuries to live with their island’s overactive geology. Continue reading
Nov 06 Search and rescue over in aftermath of Nepalese earthquake, as officials work to distribute aid By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press The strong temblor late on Friday killed 157 people and injured 256, leaving thousands homeless. Continue reading
Oct 24 Anger boils in Morocco’s earthquake zone as protesters demand promised emergency aid By Associated Press Many in the town of Amizmiz and the surrounding villages have relocated to tents after seeing their neighbors die and their homes leveled by the quake. Continue reading