An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground. It occurs due to the movement of tectonic plates. These movements can cause significant damage. Buildings may collapse, and lives can be lost. Earthquakes can also trigger tsunamis. They are measured on the Richter scale. Preparedness is crucial in earthquake-prone areas. Understanding seismic activity helps in disaster management.
Japan lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences frequent earthquakes because of active plate boundaries near the Pacific Plate, Philippine Sea Plate, Eurasian Plate, and North...
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan on April 20, 2026, at 4:53 p.m. local time. The epicentre was located near Sanriku in the Pacific...
The recent earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale in north central Japan has once again thrust the phenomenon of tsunamis into the global spotlight. Following the quake,...
