Tsunamis generated by earthquakes on the Alaska Subduction Zone are a persistent risk in the Pacific Northwest. Decisions ...

If your home was destroyed by a sudden disaster that you couldn't control, you would hope that at the very least, your insurance would cover your losses. However, disaster risk financing systems are ...

Living by the ocean is like dating someone with explosive tendencies. Beautiful most days, but capable of unleashing hell without warning. The 2010 Chile event serves as our sobering case study. It ...

Tsunamis are devastating natural disasters caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides that send massive waves crashing onto coastlines. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami remains ...

SANTA CRUZ — Under the threat of a potential tsunami hitting the Monterey Bay following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia Tuesday evening, local jurisdictions and agencies ...

TOKYO (AP) — A powerful quake rattled northern Japan Sunday evening, followed by several more temblors, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. A tsunami advisory was issued. The earthquake, ...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two powerful offshore earthquakes struck the same region in the southern Philippines hours apart on Friday with the first 7.4 magnitude temblor killing at least seven people ...

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu region at a depth of 10 km, according to GFZ. No tsunami warning issued.

Myles is a former senior insurance editor for Investopedia. He oversaw the strategy and execution of all content aimed at helping people make better insurance decisions. Myles has nearly a decade of ...