Expert Q&A: why did so many buildings collapse in Venezuela’s double earthquake?

People walk among the rubble of collapsed buildings in La Guaira, Venezuela, 25 June 2026. Ronald Pena R / EPA Images More ...
The Financial Express

Massive quakes shake Venezuela and Japan: Why was the impact so different?

Powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela and Japan days apart, with Venezuela facing a deadly disaster due to fault complexity ...
Nature

Seismic retrofit of high-rise buildings using buckling-restrained braces: design methodology and performance evaluation

Buildings serve not only as spaces for habitation and work but also must consider aesthetic design alongside functional requirements, resulting in a variety of forms. With the rapid advancement of ...
Phys.org

Afghanistan's August 2025 earthquake reveals the cost of international isolation, scientists warn

On August 31 at midnight, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Afghanistan's eastern Kunar Province near the Pakistan border. Despite being moderate in magnitude, the earthquake caused extensive ...
Al Jazeera on MSN

Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Central America so vulnerable to tremors?

Venezuela and Japan are both hit by strong quakes, but Venezuela faces higher risks due to weaker building standards.
The Conversation

How can we make buildings more resilient before – and after – earthquakes? We put one solution to the test

This week’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines came with scenes familiar to New Zealanders: collapsed buildings, shattered facades and streets strewn with rubble. Earthquakes of such force ...
EurekAlert!

Afghanistan’s August 2025 earthquake reveals the cost of international isolation, UN scientists warn

Richmond Hill, Canada, 18 September 2025 – On August 31 at midnight, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s eastern Kunar Province near the Pakistan border. Despite being moderate in ...