The shift would have 50 times the intensity of the Jan. 17, 1994, Northridge earthquake. Californians should be prepared to be self-sufficient for 72 hours following a major disaster. That ...

Attempts to reach his father and grandmother, who had both stayed behind in Northridge, failed. It wasn’t until they turned ...

This guide goes over everything you can do and everything you can earn in the WoW 20th Anniversary celebration, including overviews of the new currency, new quests, and the long-awaited return of ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

If your Southern California home is on the older side, there's a chance it might not stand up against the next big earthquake. Here are some of the vulnerabilities to watch out for and how ...

Given the damage from the 1994 Northridge earthquake, it's surprising that only about 13% of California homeowners have earthquake insurance. Susman said the reason for the rate increase is higher ...

The Northridge earthquake in 1994 was a wake up call for many business owners and developers. The lessons from this and other disasters has forced many to re-examine the performance criteria for ...

The Long Beach Earthquake of 1933 (a seemingly modest 6.4) resulted in 120 deaths and destroyed so much property it set forward building standards that continue to this day. The other big ones ...

At the time, the Northridge earthquake was one of the world's most expensive natural disasters, causing an estimated $35 billion in damage. It changed insurance in the state. "The insurance ...

The worst in modern Los Angeles history was the 6.7-magnitude Northridge earthquake in 1994, the first to strike under a major metro area since the 1930s. Highway overpasses, office buildings and ...

Keep your eyes on the sky for Taurid meteors flashing through the night ...