Chinese hydroelectric power plans in Tibet threaten to destabilize the Himalayan region’s ecology and politics.

Las Vegas City Hall does not display nor possess a photo of the mayor considered “the most controversial” in the town’s ...

What happens if the Hoover Dam fails? This engineering marvel has been standing for nearly a century, supplying water and electricity to millions. But if disaster strikes, the consequences could be ...

This upgrade will ensure Ladore Dam continues to safely hold and pass water downstream in case of a major earthquake or flood. "The Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project will allow us to maintain ...

In fact, the Great East Japan Earthquake caused a break in the Fujinuma Dam in Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture. The resulting flood killed seven people and one more disappeared without a trace.

The seismicity is the same across the entire region. If you consider the fact that the latest earthquake has occurred in Tingri, which is on the plateau above Nepal, building a dam in Upper Siang, ...