A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, triggering a tsunami warning. Here's the science behind what happens after a major quake and why aftershocks can be dangerous. A powerful ...

A major magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck the Japanese island of Kyushu on Tuesday, according to the country's meteorological survey, toppling buildings and sparking fires. The death toll has reached 34 ...

Emergency workers attempting to rescue survivors after a recent earthquake in Kyushu, Japan, also had to cope with extreme summer heat. Extreme heat affects almost every aspect of an emergency ...

Several people are dead and dozens unaccounted for Tuesday after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the city of Kumamoto, in southern Japan, according to police and the country’s meteorological agency ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping mall, paper mill and collapsed houses looking for trapped ...

Venezuela and Japan both experienced major quakes this summer. Their responses differed, and not just because of money. By Katrin Bennhold I’m the host of The World. In June and July, mega-earthquakes ...

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocked Japan's southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto on Tuesday afternoon, registering the maximum 7 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale. The powerful quake struck at 4:35 ...

Earthquakes are a fact of nature, but living with earthquakes doesn't have to mean living in fear. DW takes a closer look at some countries showing how preparation, innovation and determination can ...

The recent string of earthquakes are a reminder that we need to be prepared for “The Big One.” ...