Opinion 1 day ago How belief helps us endure natural disasters Texas flood victims find resilience through faith communities that mobilize disaster relief efforts, serving as integral partners alongside state and federal agencies.
Washington July 9, 2022 Seattle earthquake could produce 42-foot tsunami, would impact in mere minutes: study A study from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources found that a 7.5 magnitude earthquake on the Seattle Fault could lead to a 42-foot tall tsunami.
Tsunami January 15, 2022 Massive volcano eruption recorded from space, triggers West Coast tsunami warning A tsunami last hit the U.S. West Coast in 2011 following an incredible 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan.
Earthquakes July 29, 2021 Earthquake recorded off Alaska, tsunami advisories lifted Tsunami advisories were lifted early Thursday morning after an 8.2 magnitude earthquake recorded late Wednesday off of Alaska’s Aleutian Island chain prompted evacuations in the city of Kodiak.
Hawaii March 4, 2021 Agency cancels Hawaii tsunami watch after huge Pacific quake The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled a tsunami watch Thursday for Hawaii that was issued after a huge earthquake occurred in a remote area between New Zealand and Tonga.
VIDEO September 15, 2020 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is running out of names, so what happens next? With a number of weeks left in the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and only one name left on the official storm name list, the National Hurricane Center explains what happens next.
Tsunami September 3, 2020 Tsunami could overwhelm Washington coast, swamp state when 'the big one' strikes, simulations show If a large earthquake strikes off the coast of Washington, a new set of simulations shows why it's so important to quickly head to higher ground.
VIDEO September 3, 2020 New tsunami simulations show 'the big one' could cause devastation on Washington coast Experts advise residents to prepare after Washington State Department of Natural Resources simulations show coastal communities would be devastated by a large Cascadia Subduction Zone event.
Earthquakes July 22, 2020 Tsunami threat in Alaska over after powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattles region A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake rattled a large swath of coastal Alaska late Tuesday, triggered a tsunami warning that sent residents fleeing before it was called off.
Weather July 8, 2020 What is a meteotsunami? When severe weather causes large waves It's not just earthquakes that can trigger tsunamis.
VIDEO September 25, 2019 28 wild horses killed in Hurricane Dorian 'mini tsunami' off North Carolina coast 28 wild horses killed in a 'mini tsunami' in North Carolina
New Jersey April 29, 2019 NJ shore town mistakenly receives tsunami alert Locals along the New Jersey shore might have been in for a fright when residents received what turned out to be an alert that a tsunami was headed their way.
Earth Quakes April 14, 2019 Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Hawaii; no risk of tsunami The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii.
DISASTERS April 2, 2019 Strong quake hits Alaska's remote Aleutians A strong earthquake has struck a remote section of Alaska's western Aleutian Islands, but seismologists say it didn't generate a tsunami.
DISASTERS January 5, 2019 Officials: No tsunami expected from earthquake near Alaska Officials say a large earthquake has struck in a remote area of the Aleutian Islands near Alaska, but a tsunami is not expected.
Tsunami December 23, 2018 Tsunami kills over 280 in Indonesia, sweeps band off stage after volcano eruption A tsunami struck Indonesia virtually without warning, killing more than 280 people, sweeping away members of a pop band performing on a beach.
DISASTERS December 1, 2018 Hundreds of aftershocks shake Alaskans following big quake Two strong earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.7 ripped apart highways, cracked buildings and rattled people's nerves around Anchorage.
DISASTERS November 30, 2018 Powerful quakes buckle Alaska roads, trigger tsunami warning A 6.6 magnitude earthquake has rocked buildings in Anchorage and caused lamp posts and trees to sway, prompting people to run out of offices and seek shelter under office desks.
DISASTERS November 30, 2018 The Latest: Tsunami warning canceled after Alaska earthquake The Latest on the earthquake in Alaska (all times local): 8:55 a.m.
Tsunami October 4, 2018 The Latest: French rescuers detect signs of life in quake The Latest on the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia (all times local): 1 p.m.
Tsunami May 16, 2018 The Latest: 3 tornadoes strike New York The Latest on the aftermath of powerful storms that pounded areas of the Northeast (all times local): 11:15 a.m.
Tsunami May 16, 2018 The Latest: Hawaii volcano ash declines, no tsunami threat The Latest on the eruption of Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii (all times local): 11:30 a.m.
Earth Quakes April 5, 2018 Magnitude 5.3 quake strikes off Southern California coast An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 has struck off the coast of Southern California.
Earth Quakes March 30, 2018 Light earthquake in Alaska is aftershock from January Officials say a light earthquake has shaken the Cook Inlet region of Alaska, not far from Anchorage.
Tsunami January 24, 2018 Big quake and tsunami fears rattle temblor-prone Alaskans When it comes to earthquakes, Alaskans are major pros.
Earth Quakes January 23, 2018 Latest: Seismologist: Tsunami chance reduced with quake type The Latest on an Alaska earthquake that prompted a tsunami warning for coastal Alaska, Canada's British Columbia and the West Coast of the U.S. (all times local): 2 a.m.
Tsunami January 23, 2018 Undersea quake sends Alaskans fleeing from feared tsunami A magnitude 8.2 earthquake off Alaska's Kodiak Island prompted a tsunami warning for a large swath of coastal Alaska and Canada's British Columbia while the remainder of the U.S. West Coast was under a watch.
Tsunami January 23, 2018 Alaska quake shows complexity of tsunami warnings The powerful earthquake that struck beneath the Gulf of Alaska early Tuesday generated a tsunami, but before gauges could show that it was very small, warnings went out to a vast swath of the state and British Columbia, while a lower-level alert targeted the rest of the West Coast.
Tsunami September 28, 2017 Sea critters hitchhiked across the Pacific on tsunami debris Nearly 300 species of fish, mussels and other sea critters hitchhiked across the Pacific Ocean on debris from the 2011 Japanese tsunami, washing ashore alive in the United States, researchers reported Thursday.
Tsunami September 27, 2017 Tsunami advisory canceled after Russia 7.8 earthquake A strong earthquake on the Russian side of the Bering Sea prompted a tsunami advisory for parts of the Pacific, including Alaska's remote Aleutian Islands and Russia.
