Research shows seismic waves can get trapped in these basins and bounce from side to side to create "seismic echoes".

Philippines earthquake: At least 30 are dead after a 7.8 earthquake strikes the Philippines. Shocking viral video shows a ...

A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit ...

Thai prosecutors have indicted 23 people and companies linked to the deadly collapse of a Bangkok high-rise. Photo / Getty Images Thai prosecutors indicted 23 people and firms on Thursday, in a case ...

Thai prosecutors indicted 23 people and firms on Thursday, in a case linked to the deadly collapse of a Bangkok high-rise in an earthquake. The 30-storey tower crumbled seconds after a 7.7-magnitude ...

Sixty five people are so far believed to have lost their lives in today's 6.3 earthquake in Christchurch and officials warn this figure is likely to rise. Emergency services are continuing to search ...

First of three parts WHICH structure will remain standing after an extreme earthquake, and which will collapse into the dust? How can a property owner ensure that his high-rise condominium or ...

Second of three parts REPORTS such as the 2002–2004 Metro Manila Impact Reduction Study hold that certain locations are more prone to earthquake risks than others. The study, conducted by the Japan ...