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California tsunami: Here’s where damage and casualties could be the worst
Tsunamis pose a risk to the entirety of the California coast. But should a major one strike, how bad could it be?
A tsunami that never ends? Study highlights a looming West Coast risk.
The tsunami wave from an anticipated earthquake off the West Coast could reach 100 feet and permanently flood parts of the ...
Scientists warn 1,000-foot ‘mega-tsunami’ could wipe part of America off the map
Alaska, Hawaii and areas along the mainland West Coast would be at risk if an earthquake erupts along the Cascadia subduction zone within the next 50 years.
Rare giant crab not seen on tsunami-ravaged island in over 150 years found in remote cave
A rare crab known for its bright blue color and giant size hasn’t been spotted on an Indian Ocean island following a deadly tsunami in 2004 – until now when scientists stumbled upon the massive ...
A mega tsunami could strike the US with little warning: Understanding Cascadia, the danger zones, and how to get ready
The Cascadia Subduction Zone, dormant for over 300 years, poses a significant threat to the Pacific Northwest. A future ...
Japan’s chief meteorologist calls rumors of a July earthquake a hoax and urges people not to worry
Japanese meteorological agency chief on Friday dismissed growing rumors of a major earthquake in Japan this summer as ...
Researchers find ancient tsunami evidence in 115-million-year-old Japanese amber
Recent scientific research uncovered evidence of a tsunami that occurred over 100 million years ago in northern Japan. Amber deposits found in the Shimonakagawa quarry on Hokkaido Island reveal traces ...
New machine learning model improves early tsunami warnings
History has a way of repeating itself. But unlike science, built on general principles and testable theories about the ...