A new analysis of earthquake rupture directivity provides essential insights for seismic hazard and risk assessments in urban ...

Following January's 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Dingri county of the Xizang autonomous region, over 21,400 households in 681 ...

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Friday, German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ)said.

On March 11, people in places across Japan paused to offer silent prayers for the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, marking the ･･･ ...

From Buriticupu to China via India, scientists say that large-scale catastrophes are happening at six times the rate they ...

China, as one of Africa’s largest development partners, has stepped up its efforts to support the continent’s disaster resilience through financial aid ...

LHASA -- Two months after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Dingri county, home to the northern base camp of the world's highest ...

LHASA -- The reconstruction of eight villages severely affected by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Xizang autonomous region, ...

On the eve of Losar, or the Tibetan New Year, the people of Dingri county in the Xizang autonomous region have more than one reason to celebrate.

Palden Nyima / China Daily On the eve of Losar ... which was rocked by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake on Jan 7, can also look forward to embracing the warmth of new homes. A project to reconstruct ...