The tiny gas leaks that could help predict earthquakes earlierRocks are not silent. They emit chemical signals before breaking. Scientists are learning to understand these signals. This breakthrough al...
11 May, 2026, 03.37 AM IST
Road ministry to prioritise slope stabilisationRoad safety in hilly regions is set to improve. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will now focus on stabilizing slopes before bui...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Tsunami warning issued after powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off JapanA powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off Japan's northeast coast triggered tsunami warnings, with waves potentially reaching 3 meters. Evacu...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Delimitation bill: Congress opposes govt's proposal, calls it 'deleterious, detrimental'Three important bills are likely to be introduced in the special session of Parliament starting today, including one to reserve seats for w...
16 Apr, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Haiti’s iconic Laferrière Citadel stampede kills 30 amid crowded celebrationsA tragic stampede at Haiti's historic Laferriere Citadel has claimed at least 30 lives. The incident occurred during an annual celebration ...
12 Apr, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
7,300 years later: One of Earth’s most explosive volcanoes is quietly reloading - here's where it is and why it mattersScientists say the Kikai volcano near Japan is slowly filling with magma again after thousands of years. The underwater caldera shows steam...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
California earthquake: Early morning 4.9 quake shakes Oakland, San FranciscoCalifornia earthquake today: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake jolted the San Francisco Bay Area early Thursday, April 2, centered in the Santa Cr...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
7.4-magnitude quake off Indonesia kills one, tsunami warning liftedA major 7.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing at least one person, causing waves of up to 75 c...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Earthquake near Petrolia, California: Minor tremors felt, USGS reportsA minor earthquake struck near Petrolia, California. This small tremor serves as a reminder of California's constant seismic activity. Scie...
20 Jan, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Earthquake in California jolts Bay area: Residents say 'biggest one ever felt in Central Berkeley'A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Berkeley, California, early Monday, shaking homes and activating early warning systems. Residents sa...
22 Sep, 2025, 07.13 PM IST
New study shows Alaska could get up to two minutes’ warning before major earthquakesA new study suggests Alaska could gain up to two minutes of warning before major earthquakes with an enhanced early warning system. The sys...
09 Aug, 2025, 01.20 PM IST
Visitors at Japan Disneyland take cover as Earthquake Early Warning system goes offLife preserving measures are especially important in Japan as it is one of the world’s most seismically active countries. The warning which...
28 May, 2023, 04.25 PM IST
Uttarakhand CM launches India's first earthquake early warning mobile app developed by IIT-RoorkeeIt is a path-breaking achievement for the institute as it is the country's first application for notifying people about earthquake alerts. ...
04 Aug, 2021, 04.47 PM IST
Governor calls for action plan on implementation of quake warning systemUttarakhand Governor asked experts to prepare a plan of action for effective implementation of the earthquake early warning system to minim...
15 Jul, 2015, 05.49 PM IST
India working on early warning system on quakesExperts say up to a 90-second early warning can be provided if a massive earthquake with an epicentre in Uttarakhand were to hit in the Him...
17 May, 2015, 01.38 PM IST
Smartphones could help detect earthquakes earlySensors in smartphones and other similar devices could be used to detect early ground movement to warn people about a potential earthquake.
12 Apr, 2015, 03.11 PM IST
Gujarat's Institute of Seismological Research to come up with earthquake prediction systemGujarat had witnessed one of the most horrific earthquakes on January 26, 2001, taking the toll of more than 10,000 lives, in Kutch.
06 Apr, 2015, 11.01 AM IST