Special Section: Quakes

California Watch

Dec 11, 2011

Earthquakes Threaten CA Schools

Could the school year be called off on account of earthquake? Maybe, because the state agency tasked with ensuring schoolhouse safety in California isn't doing its job, according to a report.

Aug 23, 2011

Earthquakes: East Coast vs. West Coast

"Rocks on the East Coast are better transmitters of energy that rocks on the West Coast," said Dr. Lucy Jones, of Caltech in Pasadena. "Out here they are broken up. On the East Coast, the rocks are...

Stephanie Elam

Oct 20, 2011

Quake Survival Kits for Work, Home, Car

When the big one hits, experts say mobile survival kits will be key.

1906 earthquake

Apr 5, 2012

By Mathew Luschek

The Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

Images from the great 1906 earthquake of San Francisco. See Full Gallery

ucr

Oct 13, 2011

$4.6 Million for Earthquake Research

Current quake research includes just 100 years of seismic history.

Oct 12, 2011

Before an Earthquake: What You Should Know

Click on the links for earthquake information.

Jun 27, 2011

By Jonathan Lloyd

What You'll Find Along the San Andreas Fault

A look at what you'll find along the southern portion of the 800-mile-long... See Full Gallery

Japan

Mar 18, 2011

By Amanda Martinez

Dramatic Photos: Devastation in Japan

A magnitude 8.9 earthquake slammed Japan's northeastern coast Friday, unleashing... See Full Gallery

Apr 7, 2011

By Lori Preuitt

March 2011: Tsunami Hits California Coast

Those tsunami warnings were real this time. Just look at Santa Cruz harbor. See Full Gallery

NBCNews.com

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Sweden Stunned by Third Night of Unrest

Hundreds of youths rioted in suburbs of Stockholm, Sweden, on Tuesday night, setting fire to cars and attacking police and rescue services, Reuters reported.