Imagine cruising down a scenic New Zealand road when, suddenly, your car jolts as though hit by an invisible force. The world ...

Much of the important preparation for natural disasters is psychological. Every time there’s an earthquake or a natural ...

The state of Maine was hit by a rare 3.8 magnitude earthquake Monday morning, a tremor that could be felt across the New ...

Assemble an emergency kit in advance to ensure your family's safety during a flood. This should include: Non-perishable food and water for at least three days. Flashlights, extra batteries and a phone ...

Twenty years after an Indian Ocean tsunami killed thousands, Riley Kehoe recalls the terror she felt as a girl facing a ...

A UC Berkeley-led team is using simulations to stress-test the region’s disaster preparedness and creating games to educate ...