Nearly 75% of the country is at risk for a potentially damaging earthquake in the next 100 years, according to a recently updated map from the U.S. Geological Survey. The map is the first to include ...

If you live near, say, California's San Andreas Fault, you're probably aware that there's a high risk of earthquakes in your area. But even in places where seismic activity doesn't often make the news ...

SAN FRANCISCO – Was that an earthquake you just felt or merely a big truck rumbling by? You don't have to wonder – the U.S. Geological Survey is on the case and can almost immediately tell you whether ...

This map depicts the predicted types of soil in Tokyo with an unprecedented level of detail. Such maps are essential for urban planning and earthquake risk assessment, as they reveal areas that are ...

This marks one of the most significant shifts in seismic hazard assessment in decades, revealing that 61% of the country now ...