Japan sits on four tectonic plates and is hit by around 1,500 earthquakes every year, yet its cities rarely collapse. Here's the incredible reason why

Japan experiences around 1,500 earthquakes that are strong enough to be felt every year, a staggering figure that would seem ...
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5 features every town that survives earthquakes shares - is yours missing one?

Most people assume that surviving an earthquake is mostly a matter of luck. The ground shakes, buildings either hold or they ...

Why earthquakes of similar magnitude can have very different outcomes

Venezuela and Japan were both rocked by powerful earthquakes on June 24, but why did one suffer widespread destruction while ...
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Global Approaches to Earthquake Preparedness and Resilience

Munich news, health insurance, technology, jobs and other topics for expatriates. The Eye Newspapers covers daily news and offers services for foreigners.
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Powerful Earthquakes Hit Japan, Venezuela and California: What Travellers Should Know

Two powerful earthquakes struck different parts of the world this week, shaking northern Japan and Venezuela in separate ...