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Seismographs in Kashmir Valley to monitor quakes

Located in one of the most active seismic zones, Jammu and Kashmir has been historically affected by...

Biggest earthquakes since 1900

Here is a factbox showing the 10 strongest earthquakes recorded since 1900.

China develops system to predict earthquakes

Chinese scientists claimed to have developed a system to monitor the movement of the Earth`s crust a...

Quake-hit Christchurch cathedral to be demolished

The spire of the 131-year-old cathedral, a symbol of the South Island city, collapsed in the Februa...

Two strong earthquakes strike Puerto Rico

Two strong earthquakes struck Puerto Rico within minutes of each other early on Saturday.

Kashmir must ban construction in marshes: Experts

Geophysicist Roger Bilham predicting a mega temblor in the Kashmir Himalayas says quake preparedness...

Study links tropical cyclones to earthquakes

US researchers said today they have found evidence that tropical cyclones in Haiti and Taiwan were f...

`Earthquakes at N-plant sites cannot be ruled out`

On Friday, India`s nuclear watchdog AERB had claimed the controversial Koodankulam plant was "very w...

`Quakes unlikely in Sikkim for next few years`

Sikkim is unlikely to face any large earthquake over the next couple of years, say experts.

North Sikkim geologically vulnerable: Geologists

The Geological Survey of India has sent teams to the earthquake affected areas in Sikkim.

Moderate 5.9 quake strikes Afghanistan

Northern Afghanistan and Pakistan are frequently hit by earthquakes.

`Quake on India-China border on April 14-16`

More earthquakes are possible to hit parts of Asia, including Japan and the Chinese border with Indi...

Two moderate earthquakes shake Kashmir Valley

Two moderate intensity earthquakes were felt in the Kashmir Valley but there were no reports of an...

Mock drill conducted in Srinagar

A mock drill to meet the eventualities in case of natural calamities like floods, fires and earthqu...

Two magnitude 7.0 quakes hit Myanmar: USGS

Two strong quakes of magnitude 7.0 struck Myanmar, close to Thai border.

Two moderate earthquakes hit Kashmir

Two moderate intensity earthquakes were felt in the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday within a span of t...

`Fault-finding` coral reefs can predict site of future earthquakes

In the wake of Japan disaster, the urgent question is where the next big earthquake will hit.

Is India prepared to tackle earthquakes?

Leading geologists have called for reviewing India`s preparedness to tackle quakes.

92 quakes in 20 yrs: Is Jaitapur safe?

Post Japan nuclear scare, fears have risen in Maharashtra over the Jaitapur nuke plant.

Increase in micro earthquakes after Chilean quake: Scientists

Scientists found a statistically significant increase of microearthquakes in central California.

Two light quakes jolt Bangladesh

Two light earthquakes jolted Bangladesh, the country`s weather office said on Saturday, but there ...

Scientists to dig 8-km borehole near Koyna to study quakes

Study in Maharashtra is perhaps the first such project in this part of world.

Three earthquakes hit Meghalaya, Assam

Three earthquakes shook parts of Meghalaya and Assam within eight hours Tuesday, triggering panic am...

Radio tags may help save lives after earthquakes

A new study claims that radio frequency identification, RFID, could be used in the immediate afterma...

Common toads `can detect earthquakes in advance`

Believe it or not, common toads can detect quakes up to five days in advance, say scientists.

Here`s the science behind quakes

In a new study, Northeastern earth and environmental sciences professor Jennifer Cole has discussed ...

Major volcanic eruption feared in Philippines

The Philippines` most active volcano could have a huge eruption within days, officials warned Sunday...

Killer earthquakes shake scientific thought

A sudden cluster of massive earthquakes which has shaken Asia-Pacific communities and likely left th...

Ryan Johnson`s lifts Earthquakes past United

Ryan Johnson scored on a header in the 73rd minute to help the San Jose Earthquakes beat DC United 2...

Four tremors in 3 weeks: Panic grips Northeast

Panic has gripped people in the Northeast with four earthquakes rocking the region in the past three...

Engineers design sensors to monitor pipes after earthquakes

Engineers at UC (University of California) Irvine are planning to outfit the local water system with...

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