
Specially designed for disaster-torn areas, the disaster shelter is an egg-shaped housing concept that could expedite the relief efforts in the event of an earthquake or similar catastrophes. Designer Jonathan Ferrer has added an element of...

We have been discussing some viable rehabilitation solutions for the earthquake-stricken Haiti even since the tremor hit it with all its might. Now this time, we have a Rochester-based students’ team from the Freedom School, which is building an...

Houses made from recycled tires could be a common sight in devastated Haiti. The UN White Helmets Commission has asked Carlos Levinton, the Argentine architect to give a helping hand in reconstruction of Haiti after the earthquake. So, he finally...

12 January 2010 left Haiti in shock. An earthquake struck the most populated area of the country leaving as many as 3 million people affected and taking lives of more than 200,000 people. Standing by the earthquake victims at their hour of need are...

We all are quite aware of the damage caused by earthquakes. To devise a solution, researchers at Stanford University and the University of Illinois have joined forces in this direction. They have successfully designed a self-righting building that...

In the techno-hub of the world, Tokyo externalize is taking place which projects to apprehend into the Earth's surface than ever before. This project, within two months of its hostile expedition has already showed bright signs of becoming a huge...

Japan is gearing to get earthquake warning system on from this coming Monday. The warning system will issue warning of a probable earthquake just seconds before the tremor hits the place and its surroundings. Is it worth going ahead? Japan has...

Indonesia was shocked, rocked and quaked again, with an earthquake that devastated interior and coastal parts of the country, bringing with it the memories of devastating 2004 Tsunami. But, thankfully, this earthquake that gave airs to fears of a...

A more devastating tsunami than that of 2004 is ready to rock Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean any moment, risking tens of millions of lives. The wounds of the destructive tsunami of December 2004 are still green yet that geologists have warned...

A strong earthquake hit east Africa few hours ago followed by another big one, even as Saturday saw a 5.2 magnitude tremor rock the African nation. Kenya and Tanzania are particularly vulnerable to the earth fury because of their seismic...