If such a megaquake were to occur, it could potentially cause a dangerous tsunami that could put thousands of lives at risk. Japan's meteorological agency has published a map showing which parts ...

Preliminary reports from the U.S. Tsunami Warning System said tsunami waves were possible for coastlines within about 190 miles of the earthquake’s epicenter, including those on Tonga. The system ...

A strong, 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck in the Solomon Sea on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey. A “tsunami threat” was issued for some parts of the coast of Papua New ...

After calculating the speed, use your atlas to estimate distances from the tsunami's epicenter to each location. Calculate the travel time to each location and write it on your map. A tsunami has ...

It also brings to mind some of the deadliest tsunamis in history– disasters that caused huge loss and destruction around the world. Note: This list is based on data from a report by the Times of ...

What will it take to be ready for the next major tsunami? One of the most wrenching ... experts need to identify and map areas of risk. Much of this preliminary work has been done in the Indian ...

Northland’s tsunami evacuation maps have been updated with more accurate ... and used in other regions in New Zealand and around the world. The goal is for this information to enable ...

A tsunami warning has been lifted for Tonga after a strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the Pacific Island country. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warned of potential ...