Earthquakes account for some of the costliest natural disasters in history. They can literally reshape the planet. But how powerful can they get? That's a question humans have only recently been able ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the history of science and exploration. This week’s massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake in eastern Russia, which triggered ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A specific type of earthquake that can cause particularly intense shaking is more common than previously believed, ...