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

What created the Noto Peninsula landscape we know today? After examining the devastation from the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, researchers have a theory.

Geologists don't have a crystal ball that can foresee future earthquakes, but seismic specialists in the Japanese government believe that the odds of a big one are creeping upwards. According to Japan ...

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

A nearly 7.0 earthquake rocked southern Japan on Monday with no reports of damage to the two nuclear power plants in the area.

Experts have cautioned that while small tremors help release some energy, they don’t eliminate the risk of a major quake.

A record-breaking deep earthquake registered in May 2015 offshore of Japan likely was not a tectonic event but triggered by a ...

Japan issued a tsunami advisory after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the southwest of the country, country's Meteorological Agency said Monday. The public warnings to stay away from coastal ...

The season's most powerful cold air mass has been gripping Japan this week. As regions on the Sea of Japan coast are hit with ...

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

Discover Japan’s Noto Peninsula on a 5-day Walk Japan tour blending cuisine, hot springs and culture while supporting ...

Japan has experienced three major earthquakes in the past 100 years. In an era of frequent natural disasters, Japan’s unique ...