Geologists from Heriot-Watt are part of an international team that has confirmed why the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake off northeast Japan behaved in such an extreme and destructive way.

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan and caused small tsunami waves but no apparent damage Friday, days after ...

The deadliest volcanic disaster in Japan’s history did not end with fire or ash, but with water. When the slopes of a ...

Tsunami alert lifted after 6.9-magnitude tremor prompts evacuations along Pacific coast - Details on damage and injuries from ...

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurred Friday afternoon local time off the northern coast of Japan, the Japan Meteorological ...

As Japanese officials issue an unprecedented megaquake advisory after this week's powerful tremor, here’s everything you need ...

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring at least 23 people and triggering a ...

Japan’s government has issued a rare “megaquake advisory” after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northern ...

"Please stay prepared to evacuate immediately if you feel any shaking, while continuing your socioeconomic activities.” ...

Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori. Dr. Lucy Jones tells us how it relates to Southern California.

A powerful magnitude 7.5 quake off Japan's northern coast triggered tsunami waves on December 8, but a clip circulating in ...

Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the ...