Glacial earthquakes are a special type of earthquake generated in cold, icy regions. First discovered in the Northern Hemisphere more than 20 years ago, these quakes occur when huge chunks of ice fall ...

Climate journalist Emma Pattee has been worried about the so-called big one—an off-the-charts earthquake—hitting her town in Portland, Ore., for some time now. She’s not alone: scientists estimate at ...

MADISON Wis. — Two public building projects are out to bid this month in Wisconsin. The state is seeking general contractors for two projects: an addition and renovation to the future Recreation ...

Urban experts note that, despite repeated warnings, Rajuk and other authorities have failed to take meaningful action against risky or unauthorised buildings. Under the World Bank-supported Urban ...

AMITY, Oregon — A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck near Amity, north of Salem and Keizer, on Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 7:58 a.m. and was centered ...

The first capsules of high-level radioactive waste have been removed from a water-filled pool at the Hanford nuclear site to prepare them for safer dry storage in steel-lined, reinforced-concrete ...

A 360-unit apartment complex is being built on the former site of the Christmas Tree Shops in Portsmouth. The development, called Prescott Post, will feature 17 buildings with a mix of studio to three ...

Once considered geologically impossible, earthquakes in stable regions like Utah and Groningen can actually occur due to long-inactive faults that slowly “heal” and strengthen over millions of years.

YACHATS, Ore. — A 5.4 magnitude earthquake was among two that struck early Wednesday morning off Oregon's coast. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a 4.8 magnitude earthquake ...

Artificial intelligence is evolving at an incredible pace, and the business world is embracing it just as quickly. As companies jump at the chance to automate tasks, cut expenses and raise efficiency, ...