Seismologists, structural engineers, and developers aren’t always on the same page when it comes to quake-resistant building ...

Sergio Lopez spends his days inspecting buildings at risk of collapse in Mexico City following Tuesday's quake. Lopez is a structural engineer and he knows the ins and outs of earthquake-resistant ...

The number one cause of earthquake deaths is the collapse of structures. The key to reducing earthquake casualties is making sure buildings protect life. There is nothing more fundamental to the ...

Turkey has for years tempted fate by not enforcing modern construction codes while allowing — and in some cases, encouraging — a real estate boom in earthquake-prone areas, experts say. The lax ...

Although the earthquake that shook New York City and the surrounding region on Friday didn’t cause systemic damage, it left many residents wondering how the city’s buildings would fare under stronger ...

A deadly earthquake that reduced buildings to rubble in West Java, Indonesia has once again exposed the dangers of living in poorly built homes in one of the most seismically active zones on the ...

Most people only think about earthquakes after one happens. The news cycle kicks in, the footage rolls, and for a few days ...

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have developed a framework for designing earthquake-resistant 3D-printed concrete walls, according to officials. As it eliminates the ...