Ensuring safety does not end with the issuance of a building permit. Buildings made under older seismic codes should be ...

This is the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao: a school building collapsed, a commercial establishment crumbled, and debris fell from several structures. The General ...

Sergio Lopez spends his days inspecting buildings at risk of collapse in Mexico City following Tuesday’s quake. And he still can’t believe that a school where 19 children and six adults died collapsed ...

The imperative for such innovation in that field is massive. For instance, despite lasting only 20 seconds, the 1995 earthquake that struck Kobe, Japan destroyed 100,000 buildings, and the 2011 ...

Earthquakes come without warning, and they can cause extreme devastation, harming lives, homes, and communities. That’s why it is essential to earthquake-proof homes to ensure their safety during an ...

There will be many people who will be displaced after an earthquake. Engineering expertise is required to provide support in ...

Strict compliance with structural building standards is a necessary layer of protection against earthquake hazards, according ...

Temblors frequently strike around the world. These suggestions will help you prepare for the next quake that might rattle ...