Near-shore tsunamis, those triggered by earthquakes just off the coast, could pose a particularly dire risk for California’s ...

BERKELEY — Earthquakes, flooding, wildfires and extreme heat are among the list of about a dozen hazards Berkeley is preparing for in its updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Tsunamis pose a risk to the entirety of the California coast. But should a major one strike, how bad could it be?

Tsunami earthquakes are characterized by the generation of disproportionately large tsunamis relative to the observed ground ...

The Hazard Mitigation and Grant Program has been used to elevate or demolish flood-prone homes, install tornado-safe rooms and strengthen buildings in hurricane or earthquake zones. The program, ...

In fact, precarious rocks have become so handy for the nuclear industry that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) now recommends they are studied for earthquake hazard mitigation near ...

The hazard mitigation plan only protects against natural disasters, not human-caused issues. “Floods, landslides,” Bean said. “Earthquakes, strong winds, tornadoes, all those, ...

The Hazard Mitigation and Grant Program has been used to elevate or demolish flood-prone homes, install tornado-safe rooms and strengthen buildings in hurricane or earthquake zones. The program, ...