Natural hazard” and “natural disaster” aren’t the same. Hazards are events. Disasters are their consequences, shaped by human choices and vulnerabilities. Misusing the terms blurs accountability, ...

Recent earthquakes and soaring holiday prices are deterring tourists, with hotels recording their lowest occupancy rates ...

The earthquake was centered near Paratebueno at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). The USGS said it received 105 ...