It has been shown that mothers had general concerns about the education, security and social development of their children before the earthquake, but these concerns became more concrete and intense ...

The earthquake took place on the so-called Ring of Fire, a tectonic belt encompassing the Pacific Ocean known for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. However, several countries in this region that ...

Earthquakes are part of nature but do not have to be disasters. DW looks at some countries that are showing how preparation, innovation, and determination can save lives.

Drowning is a leading cause of death in young children, second only to birth defects. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests children can begin swim lessons as early as age one, with most ready ...

In California, where the next “Big One” is an always-looming threat, some lessons learned from the 1925 Santa Barbara quake resonate even 100 years later, experts say.

In California, where the next "Big One" is an always-looming threat, some lessons learned from the 1925 Santa Barbara quake resonate even 100 years later, experts say.

In the aftermath of the 2015 earthquake, the Government of Nepal worked closely with various development partners, including UNOPS, which supported the reconstruction of housing and other critical ...

TEHRAN –The 26th national “Earthquake and Safety” drill, marked by the earthquake bell, has been simultaneously held in schools across the country with a distinctive focus on the safety and readiness ...

The recent Myanmar earthquake exposed a troubling geological reality: while Bangladesh escaped significant damage this time, three active faults beneath its most populous cities make the country ...

Entombed under his hotel bed for five days in the debris, two things enabled teacher Tin Maung Htwe to survive Myanmar’s devastating earthquake: old school lessons and his own urine.