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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

A massive earthquake, one of the largest in the last century, has generated a tsunami advisory for much of the West Coast, as well as alerts for Alaska and many Pacific islands. What to know about ...