What to do during an earthquake: Simple steps to stay protected

Temblors frequently strike around the world. These suggestions will help you prepare for the next quake that might rattle ...
NBC 7 San Diego

UC San Diego tests building safety on ‘one of a kind' earthquake simulator

A team of researchers from the University of California, San Diego and Johns Hopkins University tested a 10-story, cold-framed steel building for seismic safety on Monday morning. The 10-story ...
GMA Network on MSN

Explainer: How are buildings made earthquake-resistant?

This is the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao: a school building collapsed, a commercial establishment crumbled, and debris fell from several structures. The General ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Bangkok reviewing construction safety rules after high-rise building’s collapse during earthquake

BANGKOK — Thai authorities said Monday they are investigating why a single office tower block under construction in Bangkok collapsed during Friday’s earthquake that otherwise caused limited damage in ...
The Manila Times on MSNOpinion

Design our cities for quake resiliency

AS I write this article, I am watching the news on the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook General Santos and the surrounding ...
Fast Company

This Berkeley building can snap back into place after a major earthquake

Zig-zagging around the glass-and-steel perimeter of the UC Berkeley Grimes Engineering Center, 36 thin metal rods could be what it takes to prevent the building’s total destruction. The rods are the ...