This week, a live oarfish was found washed ashore on a beach in Mexico. Beachgoer Robert Hayes described to Storyful how he ...

Why are oarfish considered bad omens? As the 'messenger of the sea god' or Ry*g* no tsukai in Japanese mythology, the oarfish ...

Rare deep-sea ‘doomsday fish’ washes up on Canary Islands coast - The oarfish – regarded as a harbinger of doom – was ...

After a proclamation from Governor Tina Kotek, February is Tsunami and Earthquake Awareness Month in Oregon. The state has ...

A rare “doomsday” creature known as the oarfish has washed ashore in the Canary Islands, sparking fears that a disaster is on our doorstep. Generally residing at depths of up to 3,200 feet, this ...

A state of emergency has been declared in Greece after 15,000 earthquakes has been documented across the country.

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Disasters like wildfires are only set to become more frequent amid climate change. Architects are designing for resilience.

Kobe bell with three candles in standing bamboos and flowers at the Seattle Center. Photo credit: Barbara Mizoguchi.

Tsunamis can be triggered as secondary disasters following megathrust earthquakes, with their intensity largely dependent on the magnitude of shallow seismic ruptures. Historically, considerable ...

Evacuations aren't always possible when disaster strikes. Here are the best places in your home to stay safe during a natural disaster.

California has been rocked by at least nine earthquakes since Thursday, raising fears that the "Big One" could be near.