The distinct rock formations initially inspired theories of a lost civilization in East Asia, but most scientists see a much more natural explanation.

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China Coast Guard vessels have been asserting Beijing’s claims to waters within Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) south of Okinawa Prefecture’s far-flung Yonaguni Island and east of Taiwan, Tokyo ...

Off the coast of Yonaguni Island, divers have mapped an 80‑foot stepped formation that some researchers treat as a possible submerged pyramid and others as a fractured slab of bedrock. A scientific ...

Thomas Mulligan dives deep into the Pacific to uncover the enigmatic history and ancient mysteries surrounding the Yonaguni Monument off the coast of Japan. Met Office names 12 areas facing downpours ...

Over the past 4,600 years, the Great Pyramid of Giza has weathered a dozen or so major earthquakes. Most recently, the 5.9 magnitude Cairo earthquake of 1992 dislodged some casing stones from the ...

The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt has survived more than 4,500 years. Earthquakes have repeatedly shaken the region, including the magnitude 5.8 Cairo earthquake in 1992, which dislodged some of the ...

The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Khufu pyramid, is among the most famous wonders of the ancient world. It is also a wonder that the structure is still standing—given that it was erected ...

The Pyramids of Giza were built to last for eternity, securing a safe passage to the afterlife for the souls of the pharaohs. To ensure that their divine gateways could infinitely withstand the mortal ...

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A new study measuring vibration frequencies throughout the Great Pyramid revealed how it has been able to withstand severe seismic shocks. Seismologists analyzed vibrations in the various chambers of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Less than 30 percent of the ocean seafloor has been mapped. It’s often said that we know more about the moon, than we do about the ...