Withdrawal of India's new earthquake map raises concerns about overestimated seismic risks and impacts on infrastructure in the Himalayas.

Large earthquakes are unpredictable and do not arrive at regular intervals, according to a new study that challenges the myth of an “overdue” massive earthquake in the Himalayas. The research ...

Dehradun: A recent warning from scientists has brought attention to a grave risk in the Himalayan region: a major earthquake could strike the central Himalayas, including Uttarakhand, at any time.

One month ago, a devastating earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale destroyed the homes of more than 2.5 million Nepalis. Now begins a race to build temporary shelters before the heavy monsoon ...

A 4-magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Nepal’s Sudurpaschim province on Tuesday, authorities said. There were no immediate ...

A 4-magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Nepal’s Sudurpaschim province on Tuesday, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of any damage caused by it ...

A common misconception about research is that it takes place in climate-controlled labs with microscopes, beakers, and Bunsen burners. While that is true for many fields, obtaining geoscience data can ...

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Tuesday, killing dozens of people, less than three weeks after a 7.8-magnitude quake rocked the Himalayan country, killing 8,000 people. Nepal's National ...