Powerful earthquake rocks Japan, triggers small tsunami

The disaster that wasn’t: Memories of the D.C. region’s 2011 earthquake Aug. 23, 2011, was not a day that lives in infamy. But while the earthquake doesn't haunt the memories of Washingtonians, its aftershocks are still felt in the region.

This Is What's Happening In The Aftermath Of Nepal's Earthquake Severe shaking from Saturday’s earthquake in Nepal lasted less than two minutes, but the true impact of this disaster is still getting worse. In some ways, it isn’t as bad as scientists expected. In others, it’s far worse.

The Nepal Earthquake Was a Disaster Waiting to Happen Lack of resources, coupled with political turmoil, impeded disaster preparation

Why Nepal Wasn't Ready for the Earthquake Lack of resources, coupled with political turmoil, impeded disaster preparation

Nepal earthquake was a 'nightmare waiting to happen' Just a week ago, 50 earthquake scientists from around the world met in the Kathmandu to work out how to prepare the city for a massive earthquake like the one seen today.

Experts gathered in Nepal a week ago to ready for earthquake Nepal's devastating earthquake was the disaster experts knew was coming.

Powerful earthquake hits Nepal - CNN.com A 7.8 magnitude earthquake centered less than 50 miles from Kathmandu rocked Nepal with devastating force early Saturday, authorities said.

US sending disaster response team, $1M aid to Nepal after deadly earthquake The United States is sending a disaster response team and $1 million in aid to Nepal following a devastating earthquake that shook three countries.

Nepal Earthquake Strikes One of Earth's Most Quake-Prone Areas As search and rescue efforts continue through the day, scientists explore the powerful geologic forces that caused the disaster.