Earthquake

Scandinavia's largest prehistoric mound is not a tomb, but a memorial to a natural disaster - study

Archaeological excavations that have taken place at Raknehaugen, have all failed to discover evidence that would typically indicate a burial mound, such as a grave or human remains.

Excavations of Raknehaugen, Norway, in 1939.
Geothermal power plant.

Cheap energy – and earthquakes: The new power plant driving Britain crazy

Gerash in Southern Iran.

4.3-magnitude earthquake strikes the Gerash area in southern Iran

Israeli security and rescue forces take part in an earthquake drill at Ziv Medical Center, Safed, northern Israel, December 23, 2025; illustrative.

Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns


Tsunami alert triggers evacuations in Antarctica and Chile's far south

This comes after a 7.4 earthquake struck between Cape Horn and Antarctica.

 People evacuate the coastline in Chile, following a tsunami preventive advisory generated by local authorities, after an earthquake sparked a tsunami threat on the Pacific coast, in Puerto Williams, Chile May 2, 2025.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Ecuador, buildings damaged

The quake struck at a depth of 23 km (14.29 miles), EMSC said, with Ecuadorean authorities ruling out issuing a tsunami warning.

A man stands near debris following an earthquake in Guayaquil, Ecuador March 18, 2023.

Hagia Sophia begins extensive restoration to reinforce dome against earthquakes

The dome will be strengthened from the exterior to preserve interior mosaics.

 Hagia Sophia begins extensive restoration to reinforce dome against earthquakes.

Israel's humanitarian efforts: Genocide perpetrators don’t aid other nations - opinion

Can anyone argue that the same country, which wastes no time sending emergency relief assistance to save the lives of people globally, is guilty of systematic murder?

ISRAAID VOLUNTEERS rescue refugees off the coast of Greece.

IDF, Defense Ministry experts arrive in Bangkok to provide post-earthquake aid

The Israeli aid delegation included engineering and civil affairs officers from Home Front Command's National Rescue Unit and arrived in Bangkok after the confirmed death toll rose past 1,700.

Israeli and Thai rescue personnel meet in Bangkok after a deadly earthquake, March 30, 2025.

Myanmar earthquake death toll reaches 2,719 as aid rushes in

In some areas near the epicenter, residents told Reuters that government assistance was scarce, leaving people to fend for themselves.

 Commuters drive past a building that collapsed, in the aftermath of a strong earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 30, 2025.

Israelis in Thailand: All recommendations from the Foreign Ministry following earthquake

The Foreign Ministry announced that it will publish the local instructions as they are published on the ministry's website, social media, and the Lametayel app.

 Rescue personnel rest in an ambulance after an overnight operation, following a strong earthquake, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 29, 2025.

Chabad in Bangkok confirmed safe after devastating earthquake kills nine in Thai capital

While the occupants of the Chabad building were safe, nine people were killed in the Thai capital.

People gather on a street after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, earthquake monitoring services said, which affected also Bangkok, with hundreds of people pouring out of buildings in panic after the tremors, March 28, 2025.

UN warns window to find Myanmar quake survivors closing, death toll climbs towards 3,000

The epicenter was about 17.2 km from the city of Mandalay, which has a population of about 1.2 million, according to USGS.

 A worker carries a casualty on his back after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar, which affected Bangkok, Thailand. March 28, 2025.

7,700 Quakes Since January: Scientists investigate 'swarm of earthquakes' in Santorini

Experts note absence of main earthquake amid ongoing seismic activity.

 7,700 Quakes Since January: Scientists investigate 'swarm of earthquakes' in Santorini