One of the most dramatic volcanic eruptions in history occurred more than 1,000 years ago. Scientists are still piecing ...

Taiwan: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 9:58 pm on Wednesday, ...

BEIJING -- A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Kizilsu Kirgiz autonomous prefecture in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region at 6:23 am Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the China ...

BEIJING - A 4.9-magnitude earthquake jolted Yuli county in Bayingolin Mongolian autonomous prefecture in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region at 7:43 pm Wednesday (Beijing Time), ...

Beautiful beaches. Majestic mountains. Hollywood. One more thing Southern California is known for: earthquakes.

China's top legislature adopted an amendment to the law on earthquake safety and disaster relief, stipulating higher quake-proof construction standards for schools.

Over the years, Chinese Red Cross societies have expanded their reach to provide more timely service, including deploying ...

A team wearing signature red vests has become a familiar sight at Saiyuntai a community in Chengdu southwest China Sichuan Province Navigating the ...

Earthquakes give little warning but cause widespread devastation and death in a matter of minutes. Certain places are quite ...

In recent years, China's efforts in natural forest conservation, protection of wildlife and plants, and the establishment of ...

TOP-PRICED dishes including oysters and sashimi have long been favourites among discerning diners at upscale Western and ...

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