Earth Quakes December 8, 2016 Hawaii under tsunami watch because of Solomon Islands quake The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says Hawaii is under a tsunami watch because of an earthquake in the Solomon Islands.
Earth Quakes November 2, 2016 Explaining new jolts ratting earthquake-ravaged Italy A wave of earthquakes has rocked central Italy in recent months, shattering medieval towns and destroying ancient homes, churches and landmarks.
Earth Quakes October 9, 2016 3 quakes recorded off Oregon coast, no tsunami warning Three earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 4.1 to 4.8 occurred several hundred miles off the Oregon coast on Sunday, but none triggered tsunami warnings.
Earth Quakes May 19, 2016 Hawaii scholars study chances of giant Alaska quake, tsunami University of Hawaii researchers say there's a 9 percent chance that an earthquake measuring magnitude 9 or greater will strike Alaska's Aleutian Islands within the next 50 years and send large tsunami waves to Hawaii.
Natural Disasters May 15, 2016 Researchers say there's small, yet possible, chance devastating tsunami hits Hawaii Researchers at University of Hawaii at Manoa have determined that there’s a small, but potential, chance that Hawaii would suffer from a direct hit from a mega tsunami in the next 50 years.
Earth Quakes May 3, 2016 Powerful Chile earthquake leads to tsunami advisory for Hawaii, part of California coast The powerful earthquake off Chile also sparked a tsunami advisory for part of coastal California and Hawaii, prompting officials in both states to urge caution around shorelines.
Earth Quakes May 3, 2016 Hawaii under tsunami watch after 8.3-magnitude Chile earthquake; 1st waves estimated at 3 a.m. Hawaii is under a tsunami watch after an 8.3-magnitude earthquake off the coast of north Chile.
Earth Quakes May 3, 2016 With time ticking for the "Big One," West Coast quake warning system begins to take shape University of Washington researchers are testing an earthquake alert system as the Pacific Northwest prepares for the day when a 600-mile-long fault line looming off the coast unleashes a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.
DISASTERS May 3, 2016 Barge brings hundreds of bags of tsunami, other marine debris to Seattle for recycling A barge carrying hundreds of tons of marine debris collected on shorelines in Alaska and British Columbia has arrived in Seattle for sorting and recycling.
DISASTERS May 3, 2016 Massive marine debris removal project to get underway in Alaska A massive cleanup effort is getting underway in Alaska, with tons of marine debris set to be airlifted from rocky beaches and taken by barge for recycling and disposal in the Pacific Northwest.
Earth Quakes May 3, 2016 Series of earthquakes strikes off Oregon, Washington coast; no tsunami threat A string of five earthquakes with a top magnitude of 5.9 has struck in an area off the Pacific Northwest known for lots of activity along faults but little tsunami danger.
