Tsunami alerts were issued across much of the Pacific on Wednesday after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far east. A tsunami is a shock of water that spreads through the sea, usually ...

(Reuters) - Japan's biggest earthquake since records began 140 years ago hit its northeast coast on Friday, causing a 10-metre tsunami that swept away all in its path. The 8.9 magnitude quake caused ...

(CNN) — Here is a look at tsunamis. Tsunamis are formed by a displacement of water – a landslide, earthquake, volcanic eruption, or slippage of the boundary between two of the earth’s tectonic plates ...

Tsunamis are among the most formidable natural forces on Earth, often striking with little warning and causing widespread destruction. Though commonly misunderstood as giant tidal waves, tsunamis are ...

SEATTLE — The tsunami advisories have expired for Washington state shorelines and coasts as of Wednesday morning, but the situation reminds us about how tsunamis are triggered and the impacts. KOMO ...

Dec. 28, 2004 — -- The recent natural disaster in Southeast Asia underscores the power of tsunamis. The following are some facts about tsunamis, their history and the warning systems that can ...

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