A 5.6-magnitude earthquake was reported in Tonga on Thursday (February 20), according to the United States Geological Survey.

Stanford lies in the San Andreas fault zone, an area of high seismic activity. The San Andreas fault line runs 800 miles (1,287 kilometers) through California and has caused several strong quakes in ...

Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva, who is Pro Vice Chancellor Pacific at UC and a AF2025 co-convenor, said Adaptation Futures 2025 will focus on climate hotspots and vulnerable communities around ...