A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s East Java province near Bali, sending residents running in panic. Officials are monitoring for aftershocks and tsunami risks as the quake revives memories ...

Within Southeast Asia, Indonesia stands out as the only country in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations operating ...

A sports court roof shook as a powerful earthquake struck Indonesia early this morning. CCTV footage shows locals fleeing when the tremor jolted the futsal building in Nabire City in Central Papua.

Ani Dasgupta has spent a career trying to make cities fairer and the planet more livable, first as an architect in training, then as a World Bank hand in the churn of post-disaster recovery, and now ...

Two moderate earthquakes struck off Japan's northeastern coast today, the U.S. Geological Survey said — a magnitude 5.5 tremor about 39 miles east of Onagawa Chō and a magnitude 5.0 quake roughly 38 ...

A cursory look at the global scene points towards a widening scale of tragedies; some of natural factors, others of human cause. From forest wildfires to volcanic eruptions; from earthquakes to ...

Tornadoes are officially the scariest natural disaster, according to new research. A survey of 2,500 Americans split evenly by U.S. region found that regardless of where they live, the threat of a ...

Although nine in 10 Americans believe it’s important to be prepared for the worst in the event of a natural disaster — less than half actually have a preparedness plan in place, according to a new ...

The peak period of the rainy season in Indonesia stretches from November to February. BMKG warns of impending disasters.

September is National Preparedness Month, reminding us about the importance of planning for natural disasters and emergencies. Here are some tips on how to prepare, remain safe and plan for the worst.

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan ...