The Japanese government has warned of catastrophic economic damage and nearly 300,000 deaths when the next "megaquake" hits the archipelagic nation, according to a new estimation released on Monday.

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A7.7 magnitude earthquake has shaken Myanmar and has been strongly felt in other countries such as Thailand and China, among others. Hundreds of people have been injured and many o ...

TOKYO -- A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor hit about 100 kilometers (62 ...

As a state, we’re kind of thinking about 1946 and the big tsunami where we lost 158 people on the Big Island. So it’s a good time for everybody to refresh their plans, take a ...

I don't want to travel there. It's hurricane season. Visiting Aunt Carol in the summer. Oh no, wildfire risk. Knowing where and when natural disasters may occur can help you plan your moves.