Articles related to "Major Earthquake"

Giampaolo Giuliani, says he predicted the earthquake that hit the Abruzzo region of Italy on April 6, 2009.

Here we visit the basic travel information for Caracas, Venezuela.

The Crac des Chevaliers (Arabic Qal'at al-Hosn) in Syria, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the best-preserved examples of Crusader military architecture.

The February 21, 2008, Wells earthquake reminded Nevada residents that the ground beneath them is among the most seismically active in the U.S.

Many historic structures were decimated by Monday's 6.3-magnitude earthquake, but the loss of tourist sites pales in comparison to the loss of human life in the region.

The 20th anniversary of this catastrophic event is being celebrated by Santa Cruz winemakers who vividly recall the event.

Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!

A few simple changes around the home and a family earthquake plan can keep children alive and safe during a major earthquake.

Increase the chance of your family's survival and greatly decrease hardship in the first few days following a major earthquake by being well prepared in advance.

The epicenter of the Loma Prieta earthquake was in the Santa Cruz Mountains in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, about 16 kilometers northeast of Santa Cruz, Calif.

A severe rupture occurred along the San Andreas Fault near San Francisco and tremors were felt in Oregon, southern California and central Nevada.

Gentle St. Francis lived in the Umbrian hill town of Assisi, the perfect place to start a tour of this province with great food, wine and history.

An earthquake struck San Francisco, California on April 18, 1906. This major quake struck at 5:12 A.M. with a magnitude up to 8.3, lasting nearly one minute.

Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the world's most famous architects. He created hundreds of home designs, as well as commercial buildings, churches, and hotels.

A visit to Istanbul would be incomplete without a stop to its most famous landmark, Emperor Justinian's great cathedral, the Hagia Sophia.

While traveling through Turkey, a stop at the great Roman city of Hierapolis on the famous white cliffs of Pamukkale hot springs is a must.