Tsunamis are among the most powerful and destructive natural forces on Earth. These massive surges of water form through entirely different processes than regular ocean waves, and their size can range ...

Tectonic plates cause tsunamis mainly through sudden movements along subduction zones, where one plate dives beneath another.

What Is a Tsunami and How Does It Form? A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by a sudden disturbance, usually an underwater earthquake, that pushes a large amount of water up or down. Most ...

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Russia's eastern coast overnight. This is the sixth strongest quake ever recorded. The first waves hit Russia and Japan, where nearly two million people were evacuated.

Tsunami means “harbor wave” in Japanese, but they differ from other waves that are generated by the wind or solar system. Tsunami waves move the entire depth of the ocean, down to the floor, which is ...

Understanding tsunamis after pacific warnings After Tuesday's widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Hawaii and parts of the U.S. West Coast, many are asking: How do tsunamis form, ...

Ahh, spring has sprung. Robins are chirping. Flowers are blooming. Yikes, it’s getting a little windy out. Wait a minute. Do you hear that? Is it just me or does it look like the lake is moving? Oh no ...

SEATTLE — Tuesday's 8.8 magnitude earthquake is the largest detected on the planet since March of 2011, when a violent 9.0 shook Tohoku, Japan. This earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami, with ...

A massive 8.8‑magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula late Tuesday triggered tsunami warnings and advisories across the North Pacific — including Japan, Hawaii, and the western coast of ...

Following the major 8.8M earthquake in Russia, tsunami alerts were issued for Hawaii, Alaska and the Continental U.S. West Coast Wednesday. Following the major 8.8M earthquake in Russia, tsunami ...