CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Carl Junction students take part in an international drill aimed at dangers from below the earth’s surface. At 10:17 Thursday morning, these students at Carl Junction’s 2nd and ...

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CRANDON, Wis. (WSAW) - When we think of America’s Dairyland, earthquakes aren’t usually on the list of common weather occurrences. Especially in northern Wisconsin. “There’s a theory that lake-level ...

A powerful rush-hour earthquake that rocked Taiwan, one of the best-prepared locations in the world for temblors, on Wednesday morning could provide crucial lessons for Southern California. The quake, ...

April 3 began as a typical day for the people of Taiwan. Workers and students set out on their usual commutes as cities across the island bustled with the usual activities of daily life. At 7:58 a.m.

In the immediate aftermath of a devastating earthquake, where someone is trapped in their collapsed home or office building and waiting for help, it's likely that the first people to help won't be ...