The Unzen disaster of 1792 remains the deadliest volcanic-related catastrophe in Japanese history, resulting in an estimated ...

Wednesday, Nov. 5 is World Tsunami Awareness Day. Humboldt and Del Norte counties have experienced two tsunami warnings in the last year and it’s clear from our experiences in these events, we’ve ...

We met five remarkable people who’ve lived for more than a century and have yet to retire. For them, a working life is a richer one.

Dozens of earthquakes rocked the region, but a tsunami didn't seem imminent. Then the massive waves began crashing in.

I've been asked questions along this theme multiple times, from my friends and family in the United States to colleagues who work around the globe: How, amid Japan's worst natural disaster in 100 ...

In 2011, Japan endured a quake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster - and still recovered faster than expected. Their hidden strength explains ...

Japan and the United States agreed to tie-ups on new-generation nuclear power reactors and rare earths, as Tokyo seeks a way ...

A new report says millions of tons of discarded U.S. electronics are being shipped overseas each month, often landing in Southeast Asian countries not prepared to safely handle hazardous waste.