The map also considers the vulnerability of structures, especially buildings, to define risk zones. Seismologists often say that it is not the earthquake that kills people, it is their home.

On a more positive note, the map reveals that most of the world is relatively low risk to visit. In particular, most of Europe (with the exception of parts of Russia and the Ukraine), China, Japan ...

CNN recently published an interactive map of the U.S. that helps define those levels. Basically, you enter a location in the search box and the map will tell you its risk level: lowest, very low ...

Approximately 80,000 Oregon homes and other buildings are in areas of high or extreme wildfire risk.That’s according to a new map the Oregon Department of Forestry released Thursday. This means ...

MILFORD -- A federally mandated revision of flood zone maps that was approved Tuesday night doesn't so much change the zones as to better define them, officials said. "It's important that people ...

A Level 1 risk is the lowest potential for severe storms. A Level 5 risk is the highest potential for severe weather. Each level also has a meteorological name: Marginal, Slight, Enhanced ...

The state has until June 30 to develop a wildfire risk map and alert property owners in extreme or high fire risk areas. The public can comment on the new rules at virtual meetings scheduled for 9 ...