Japan faced a massive earthquake, a huge tsunami, and a nuclear meltdown. All things considered, they fared pretty well. Why?

It’s no secret that Japan has a lot of earthquakes. The country records more seismic activity than anywhere else in the world ...

Land topography is usually formed gradually over long periods of time, but sometimes a single event can dramatically change ...

Kobe bell with three candles in standing bamboos and flowers at the Seattle Center. Photo credit: Barbara Mizoguchi.

IAEA monitors Japan's Fukushima decommissioning, as Japan plans to increase reliance on nuclear power for energy needs.

Japan has spent decades making its buildings more resilient to earthquakes. Similar changes could be difficult for the US to implement.

Countries around the world have experienced an uptick in natural disasters and home insurance costs, but each country has ...

Quake-hit temple in Noto Peninsula central Japan held an event commemorating the passing of the Buddha for the first ...