Disaster, diaspora, and the construction of post-Kobe subjectivity: a cultural trauma narrative study of Murakami Haruki’s after the quake
Science
nature.com
03.09.2026
Kaikōura erosion monitoring holds answers for world's rock coastlines
Erosion rates on parts of the Kaikōura Peninsula more than doubled after the 2016 earthquake, showing major quakes can "rapidly alter" the way coastlines evolve, an Otago researcher says.
Science
phys.org
01.09.2026
¿Hay alguna conexión entre los recientes terremotos en Venezuela, Colombia y Perú?
Ante la sucesión de eventos sísmicos, varios lectores contactaron a BBC Mundo con una misma inquietud: ¿están esos terremotos vinculados? Para conocer la respuesta consultamos con expertos.
World
bbc.com/mundo
01.09.2026
Takaichi participates in simulated earthquake drill on Disaster Prevention Day
This year's annual drill simulated a scenario in which a 8.3-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Tokachi in Hokkaido at around 7 a.m.
World
japantimes.co.jp
01.09.2026
A city unites around a common goal: Moving a castle by hand
The project has helped bring together the residents of Hirosaki and revived interest in the castle, which was first moved in 2015 after an earthquake damaged a wall beneath it.
World
japantimes.co.jp
31.08.2026
Hundreds of hidden earthquakes found at Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier
Hundreds of previously overlooked seismic events have been detected beneath Antarctica, including 245 near the marine edge of the Thwaites Glacier. Many appear to be glacial earthquakes caused when hu
Science
sciencedaily.com
30.08.2026
The next Cascadia megaquake could hit Oregon harder than expected
The Juan de Fuca plate beneath northern Oregon appears to be shallower than previously estimated, potentially making shaking from a future Cascadia megathrust earthquake significantly stronger. Scient
Science
sciencedaily.com
30.08.2026
Why some earthquakes caused by fracking come with warning signs
Fracking, the injection of high-pressure fluid to fracture rock and release oil or gas, can trigger earthquakes. While some sites generate small tremors beforehand that may provide an early warning, o
Science
phys.org
28.08.2026
Nepal floods explained: The chain of events behind the disaster
A glacier broke apart. An ice and rock avalanche followed. Then came an earthquake, before a landslide triggered devastating floods that tore through kilometres of valley. This is what happened along
World
france24.com
28.08.2026
Thousands still in evacuation centers one month after Kumamoto quake
The government has announced a package of measures to support recovery, including a travel discount program to revitalize tourism in the Kyushu region.
World
japantimes.co.jp
28.08.2026
Russia’s overnight drone barrage ignites fires across Ukrainian cities
Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy and Odesa regions overnight on 27 August. At least one person was killed and seven injured, according to regional authorities.
World
euronews.com
27.08.2026
Japanese economic report cites need to closely monitor impact of natural disasters
The reference to natural disasters was added in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28 and a downpour in Chiba Prefecture on Aug. 13.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
Japan to subsidize trips to quake-hit Kyushu region among other measures
Details of the travel program will be decided at a later date, but the government is considering subsidizing 60% of the fees for trips to southern Kyushu.
World
japantimes.co.jp
27.08.2026
Beyoncé to Donate $1 Million to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Colombia’s Hardest-Hit Areas
The money will help provide food and housing supplies to those impacted by the disaster
Culture
rollingstone.com
27.08.2026
Cyborg cockroaches with tiny syringes could soon join search and rescue teams in major disasters
Giant burrowing cockroaches with added cameras and medical injectors are being tested as potential ‘first responders’ in earthquakes l, free
World
theguardian.com
27.08.2026
Japan had a magnitude 5.6 earthquake
Azerbaijan
apa.az
27.08.2026
Nepal search efforts underway in difficult terrain of flooded Himalayan foothills
Hundreds of people are missing, including 47 Americans, after catastrophic flooding and mudslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border. Initial reports suggest that an earthquake in the area could have triggere
World
nbcnews.com
26.08.2026
Terrifying video captures people fleeing incoming mudslide at Nepal-China border
Video captures mudslides engulfing buildings in Gyirong, Tibet, minutes after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake triggered flash flooding near Nepal's border.
World
foxnews.com
26.08.2026
Jalisco has been hit by an earthquake
Azerbaijan
apa.az
26.08.2026
There was an earthquake in Jalilabad
Azerbaijan
apa.az
26.08.2026