Tsunami’s effects in California offer clues about future, more powerful seismic events
14 years ago

Tsunami’s effects in California offer clues about future, more powerful seismic events

LA Times  

Although the effect of the tsunami was minuscule in California compared with Japan, the scattered damage is providing a rare opportunity to study how the waves work and to help officials better prepare for what could be a far more destructive seismic event along the state’s coast. But officials estimate a Southern California tsunami could cost billions of dollars, inundate areas like Marina del Rey, Naples and Seal Beach, and affect operations at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Photos: Unrelenting crisis grips Japan But experts say Southern California could see significant tsunamis caused by a far-away earthquake off Alaska or by undersea landslides spurred by earthquakes off California’s shore. Far-afield quakes could create 15-foot tsunami waves in Southern California, while Northern California could see waves of up to 25 feet, said John Parrish, the state geologist. Synolakis wants to see more measurement instruments deployed along California’s coast: a tsunamograph to give a better idea of the duration of tsunami waves and meters to measure currents in ports.

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California is sinking 20 cm per year, Nasa reveals it's happening globally
1 month, 2 weeks ago

California is sinking 20 cm per year, Nasa reveals it's happening globally

India Today  

A new Nasa-led study has revealed how California is losing ground on an annual basis as coastal water moves in. They found that the centre of California, parts of the Central Valley, is sinking as much as 8 inches, or 20 centimetres, per year due to land motion is influenced by groundwater withdrawal. "The elevation changes may seem small — …

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories

The Hindu  

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said on Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami threat. Tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, where the quake was centred, in the southwestern island of Kyushu, as well as nearby Kochi Prefecture, shortly …

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings

New Indian Express  

TOKYO: A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan late on Monday, causing two small tsunamis in the area but no damage reported. Local media reported no immediate injuries, with live television feeds from the region on public broadcaster NHK showing no visible damage as well as calm seas, vessels operating and traffic running normally. Sitting on top of four major tectonic …

Where in Northern California is most at risk for tsunami flooding? Check these maps
3 months ago

Where in Northern California is most at risk for tsunami flooding? Check these maps

LA Times  

Boats collided with each other when a tsunami destroyed the harbor in Crescent City in 2011. San Francisco Downtown San Francisco’s Ferry Building, the Embarcadero, the Exploratorium, Fisherman’s Wharf and a significant section of the Financial District are in a tsunami hazard area. Richmond and Sunset districts The westernmost sections of San Francisco’s Richmond and Sunset districts are in the …

A ‘non-destructive’ tsunami was spotted after California’s earthquake. Simulations show dangers of a real one
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A ‘non-destructive’ tsunami was spotted after California’s earthquake. Simulations show dangers of a real one

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “A non-destructive tsunami wave was observed earlier today …

Are you at risk of tsunami flooding in California? Check these maps
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Are you at risk of tsunami flooding in California? Check these maps

LA Times  

A tsunami from an underground volcano near Tonga hit the Small Craft Harbor in Santa Cruz on Jan, 15, 2022. But in Laguna Beach, advance knowledge of the tsunami hazard area shows that it’s relatively small, and walking a few blocks away could make a difference. Seal Beach and the surrounding area The tsunami hazard zone around Seal Beach, including …

Experts warn a mega quake will trigger a devastating 100ft-high tsunami, cause carnage for seven million people and destroy 140,000 square miles. Here they share the key actions needed to improve your
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Experts warn a mega quake will trigger a devastating 100ft-high tsunami, cause carnage for seven million people and destroy 140,000 square miles. Here they share the key actions needed to improve your

Daily Mail  

Not far off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, a crack exists in the Earth’s crust. For this is the ‘Big One’ – the long-anticipated earthquake that could one day bring devastation to the continent. At a magnitude 9, it’s been predicted the eruption of the Cascadia Subduction Zone – a so-called megaquake – could kill 14,000 people and severely …

What to know about Northern California’s rare tsunami warning
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What to know about Northern California’s rare tsunami warning

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Northern California was under a rare and brief tsunami warning alert Thursday that tested local emergency notification systems after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook part of the state. Phones buzzed Thursday when the National Weather Service issued its warning just minutes after the quake struck west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County. The National …

In California’s ‘earthquake country,’ a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning
3 months, 3 weeks ago

In California’s ‘earthquake country,’ a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Valerie Starkey was driving through Northern California to visit relatives when she suddenly felt shaking and feared her car had broken down, only to realize later that it was an earthquake so powerful that it triggered a tsunami warning for hundreds of miles of the U.S. West Coast. The epicenter of Thursday’s 7.0 magnitude shaker occurred in …

Tsunami scare terrors California as magnitude 7 earthquake strikes San Francisco beach
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsunami scare terrors California as magnitude 7 earthquake strikes San Francisco beach

Hindustan Times  

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7 hit off the coast of a sparsely populated area of northern California on Thursday, prompting coastal towns to evacuate low-lying areas amid a tsunami warning that was later canceled. The National Weather Service said that the tsunami warning that extended along 500 miles of the California and Oregon coasts was called off about 90 …

7.0 earthquake strikes California, tsunami warning issued
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7.0 earthquake strikes California, tsunami warning issued

Deccan Chronicle  

San Francisco : A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on Thursday, knocking items off grocery store shelves, sending children scrambling under desks and prompting a brief tsunami warning for 5.3 million people along the U.S. West Coast. The northwest corner of California is the most seismically active part of the state since it’s where three …

Earthquake today: US weather service cancels tsunami warning for West Coast after 7.0 quake hits Northern California
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake today: US weather service cancels tsunami warning for West Coast after 7.0 quake hits Northern California

Live Mint  

An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 shook Northern California in the United States on Thursday. The earthquake was struck at 10:44 a.m. west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County, about 130 miles from the Oregon border, the US Geological Survey said. Phones in Northern California buzzed with the tsunami warning from the National Weather Service, shortly after the …

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks California
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks California

Firstpost  

At least 5.3 million people in the state were under a tsunami warning after the earthquake. The tremors were first felt at 10:44 am in the west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County near the Oregon border The United States National Weather Service has lifted the briefly imposed tsunami warning for the West Coast after a 7.0 …

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-06 05:39 LOS ANGELES -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shook parts of Northern California Thursday morning, temporarily forcing a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in some coastal areas of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay. The notable quake struck an offshore area about 100 km northwest of Ferndale, a city in Humboldt …

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shook parts of Northern California Thursday morning, temporarily forcing a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in some coastal areas of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay. The notable quake struck an offshore area about 100 km northwest of Ferndale, a city in Humboldt County in Northern California with …

Northern California’s offshore quake and short-lived tsunami warning left some feeling ‘emergency whiplash’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Northern California’s offshore quake and short-lived tsunami warning left some feeling ‘emergency whiplash’

LA Times  

People watch the waves come in after an earthquake was felt widely across Northern California at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. The general guidance from the weather service : “Move to high ground or inland.” Thursday morning’s quake was felt throughout the North and Central coasts and as far away as Sacramento, Reno and southern Oregon. …

Tsunami warning lifted after millions of Californias were asked to evacuate following magnitude-7.0 earthquake
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsunami warning lifted after millions of Californias were asked to evacuate following magnitude-7.0 earthquake

ABC  

A tsunami warning impacting nearly 5 million people on the United States west coast has been lifted, after a magnitude-7.0 earthquake was reported in Northern California. Some 4.7 million residents of California and Oregon had been under a tsunami warning before it was cancelled, the National Weather Service said. The tsunami warning was issued shortly after the temblor struck and …

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7.0 earthquake hits Northern California, temporarily forcing tsunami warning

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shook parts of Northern California Thursday morning, temporarily forcing a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in some coastal areas of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay. The notable quake struck an offshore area about 100 km northwest of Ferndale, a city in Humboldt County in Northern California with …

7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes California, tsunami warning issued briefly
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes California, tsunami warning issued briefly

India Today  

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7 hit off the coast of a sparsely populated area of northern California on Thursday, prompting coastal towns to evacuate low-lying areas amid a tsunami warning that was later cancelled. The National Weather Service said that the tsunami warning that extended along 500 miles of the California and Oregon coasts was called off about 90 …

The California tsunami danger is real. The 7.0 earthquake is wake-up call to prepare
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The California tsunami danger is real. The 7.0 earthquake is wake-up call to prepare

LA Times  

A boat motors through tsunami surge at the mouth of the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor on Jan. 15, 2022. “Time has to be respected to get people safe.” Tsunami warnings remain rare for the West Coast, and actual major tsunamis are even more unusual, Snider said. He said Thursday’s incident was a good reason to “refresh what it means …

Tsunami warning for 5 million people lifted after 7.0-magnitude quake off California coast
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsunami warning for 5 million people lifted after 7.0-magnitude quake off California coast

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dave Snider, the tsunami warning coordinator for the …

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The powerful earthquake that struck …

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here’s what to know about tsunamis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here’s what to know about tsunamis

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California to Oregon — before being canceled. A tsunami, a word that comes from the Japanese characters for harbor and wave, is a series of extremely long …

Tsunami map shows how San Francisco could be devastated
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsunami map shows how San Francisco could be devastated

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. San Francisco County tsunami hazard areas map was updated in July 2021 showing a potentially greater impact on the …

Watch ariels from California as 7.0 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch ariels from California as 7.0 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning

The Independent  

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Tsunami warning lifted for US west coast following 7.0 magnitude earthquake
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tsunami warning lifted for US west coast following 7.0 magnitude earthquake

Hindustan Times  

The National Weather Service canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after a powerful earthquake shook parts of California on Thursday. At least 5.3 million people in California were under a tsunami warning after the 7.0-magnitude temblor, the U.S. Geological Survey said in a yellow alert, which predicted localized but minimal damage. Shortly after the quake, phones in …

US issues tsunami warning for coastal California, Oregon after 7.0 magnitude earthquake off coast
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US issues tsunami warning for coastal California, Oregon after 7.0 magnitude earthquake off coast

Firstpost  

“A tsunami Warning is now in effect which includes the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Davenport, California to Douglas/Lane Line, Oregon,” a notification on the US Tsunami Warning Centers website read The earthquake struck off coast of Northern California. Image courtesy: US Tsunami Warning System A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on …

7.0 Earthquake Off Northern California Prompts Brief Tsunami Warning
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7.0 Earthquake Off Northern California Prompts Brief Tsunami Warning

Huff Post  

People watch the waves come in after an earthquake was felt widely across Northern California at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. via Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on Thursday, knocking items off grocery store shelves, sending children scrambling under desks and prompting a brief tsunami …

7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on Thursday, knocking items off grocery store shelves, sending children scrambling under desks and prompting a brief tsunami warning for 5.3 million people along the U.S. West Coast. The northwest corner of California is the most seismically active part of the state because it’s where three …

7.0 earthquake rattles Northern California, spurs anxiety before tsunami warning is canceled
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7.0 earthquake rattles Northern California, spurs anxiety before tsunami warning is canceled

LA Times  

A magnitude 7 earthquake about 30 miles off the Humboldt County shoreline prompted a highly unusual tsunami warning for a wide swath of the Northern California coast Thursday, spurring widespread evacuations before it was canceled an hour later. California Why a massive California tsunami alert was issued — then soon canceled Coastal areas in Northern California began evacuating residents after …

Why a massive California tsunami alert was issued — then soon canceled
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why a massive California tsunami alert was issued — then soon canceled

LA Times  

Residents across Northern California’s coast were told to quickly evacuate Thursday morning and urged to seek higher ground after a magnitude 7 earthquake off the coast of Humboldt County prompted a tsunami warning. “Time has to be respected to get people safe,” said Dave Snider, the tsunami warning coordinator at the National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska. “There’s only two …

‘It’s insane.’ How rattled Northern Californians weathered 7.0 earthquake and tsunami warning
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘It’s insane.’ How rattled Northern Californians weathered 7.0 earthquake and tsunami warning

LA Times  

Hasan Raza cleans up inside E&J Liquors in Rio Dell, Calif., after the magnitude 7 earthquake Thursday. “It was a big earthquake,” said Kaitlin Graves, an employee at Petrolia General Store about 50 miles south of Eureka. “It’s pretty usual for us in Humboldt County to get earthquakes,” said Chappelle, who is the innkeeper of Hydrangea Inn, which was built …

Giant 16ft waves ripping through beaches spark 'stay out of water' warning
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Giant 16ft waves ripping through beaches spark 'stay out of water' warning

Daily Mail  

Deadly 16-foot-waves are expected to hit the beaches of Northern California, triggering officials to issue a 'stay of of water' warning. The strong wind gusts could hit speeds of 50 to 60 miles per hour over the ocean and although the wind won't reach the coast, the resulting waves still pose a major threat. San Francisco beachgoers were warned to …

California breaks record for most 4.0 earthquakes in a single year sparking fears of the 'Big One'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

California breaks record for most 4.0 earthquakes in a single year sparking fears of the 'Big One'

Daily Mail  

Southern California has broken the record for the most magnitude 4 and above earthquakes in a single year after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake and five aftershocks rocked Malibu on Thursday. The average number of magnitude 4 and above earthquakes for this region is about eight per year, U.S. Geological Survey seismologist Lucy Jones said in a televised Q&A following the …

Major fault line off West Coast could trigger catastrophic 9-magnitude earthquake, study finds - and it's due to blow
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Major fault line off West Coast could trigger catastrophic 9-magnitude earthquake, study finds - and it's due to blow

Daily Mail  

An underwater fault line along the US West Coast could trigger a megaquake that would be more devastating than California's 'Big One,' a new study suggests. Using underwater mapping techniques, scientists have mapped the Cascadia Subduction Zone - a 600-mile fault line extending from southern Canada to northern California - in never before seen detail. If an earthquake of over …

String of earthquakes rattles L.A.: Are they telling us something bigger?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

String of earthquakes rattles L.A.: Are they telling us something bigger?

LA Times  

Southern California was recently rattled by several small earthquakes. Having half a dozen earthquakes with a magnitude over 2.5 in a week, hitting three distinct parts of Southern California, all in highly populated areas, is not a common occurrence. But experts say these smaller quakes have no predictive power over the next major, destructive earthquake in urban Southern California, the …

Japan earthquake mapped: Series of powerful tremors triggers tsunami warnings across region
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan earthquake mapped: Series of powerful tremors triggers tsunami warnings across region

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japan is on high alert …

Japan issues Tsunami warning after 7.4 magnitude quake hits Ishikawa prefecture
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan issues Tsunami warning after 7.4 magnitude quake hits Ishikawa prefecture

Firstpost  

After a strong earthquake of 7.6 magnitude struck the Noto region of Ishikawa prefecture, approximately 300 km from Tokyo on Monday, Japan has issued a tsunami warning for nearly its entire western coast. NHK further warned of the potential for a tsunami as high as 5 meters in Ishikawa prefecture, urging residents to move away from the coastal areas. “Hazardous …

Why Japan is prone to earthquakes and how tsunamis engulfed lakhs of people in past century
1 year, 2 months ago

Why Japan is prone to earthquakes and how tsunamis engulfed lakhs of people in past century

India TV News  

Japan earthquake: Even in a nation accustomed to tremors, the New Year's massive earthquake in Japan, and the subsequent tsunami warning activated panic mode among the residents who had encountered multiple deadly quakes in their lives. What is Tsunami According to the National Ocean Service, tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. Over 1 …

Tsunami alert issued after earthquake of 7.0 magnitude jolts Vanuatu
2 years, 2 months ago

Tsunami alert issued after earthquake of 7.0 magnitude jolts Vanuatu

India TV News  

A tsunami alert was issued for the Pacific nation of Vanuatu by the U.S. Geological Survey after the region was hit by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake on Sunday. This in turn led to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issuing a tsunami threat for the places near the Vanuatu coast. Vanuatu is home to about 280,000 people and is prone to …

California battered with huge waves up and down the coast
2 years, 2 months ago

California battered with huge waves up and down the coast

LA Times  

People walk along Cliff Drive to view the Capitola Wharf damaged by heavy storm waves in Capitola, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. As the atmospheric river continues to batter California, coastal areas up and down the state are seeing massive waves that are making beaches dangerous. pic.twitter.com/fqDRdhF44Y — NWS Los Angeles January 3, 2023 The city of Santa Cruz evacuated …

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes northern California
2 years, 2 months ago

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes northern California

India Today  

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck 15 km southeast of California's Rio Dell region, an area still recovering from a powerful earthquake last month. That same region of California, located in Humboldt County, was jolted by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake on Dec. 20, which crumpled homes and roads, ruptured utility lines and left thousands of residents without running water and electricity. The …

Earthquake near Seattle could produce massive tsunami within minutes, state warns
2 years, 8 months ago

Earthquake near Seattle could produce massive tsunami within minutes, state warns

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy If a major earthquake were to hit off the coast of Seattle, the resulting tremors …

Report: Quake-triggered tsunami would hit Seattle in minutes
2 years, 8 months ago

Report: Quake-triggered tsunami would hit Seattle in minutes

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — A study published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources this week shows a tsunami triggered by a major earthquake beneath Puget Sound would arrive at Seattle shores sooner and reach farther inland than previously thought. Models showed a tsunami following a magnitude 7.5 quake would inundate Seattle’s shoreline under more than 20 feet of water, and …

7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami alert issued
3 years ago

7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami alert issued

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake …

The tsunami that battered Santa Cruz highlights the threat facing California’s coast
3 years, 2 months ago

The tsunami that battered Santa Cruz highlights the threat facing California’s coast

LA Times  

When harbor officials warned Kenneth Stagnaro of a tsunami heading from Tonga for the Santa Cruz Harbor last weekend, he decided to take his two boats out to sea. It’s what he and dozens of other large boat owners did in 2011 when a violent tsunami from a magnitude-9 earthquake in Japan capsized boats in the harbor and shredded whole …

What causes a tsunami and why are they so destructive
3 years, 2 months ago

What causes a tsunami and why are they so destructive

Firstpost  

Since the energy in tsunami waves reaches all the way to the bottom of the ocean, the depth of the sea floor is the primary factor that determines how fast they move Waltham, Massachusetts: On 15 January, 2022, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano in Tonga erupted, sending a tsunami racing across the Pacific Ocean in all directions. Only about 12 …

Minimal damage in Southern California after tsunami advisory in the West
3 years, 2 months ago

Minimal damage in Southern California after tsunami advisory in the West

LA Times  

A tsunami advisory along the Southern California coast on Saturday did not deter some from hitting the beaches. Hawaii saw surging tides of about 2½ feet, reports of a boat lifted from its moorings and what authorities described as “minor flooding.” Watching the water levels from Palmer, Alaska, were scientists at the National Tsunami Warning Center, a government agency responsible …

Soon after Tsunami warning for US West Coast, undersea volcano erupts near Tonga
3 years, 2 months ago

Soon after Tsunami warning for US West Coast, undersea volcano erupts near Tonga

India TV News  

Highlights A tsunami advisory was in effect for Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. Pacific coast. An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion Saturday near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground. The Tonga Meteorological Services said a tsunami warning was declared for all of the archipelago, and data …

Tsunami alerts in South Pacific, US coast after volcano erupts
3 years, 2 months ago

Tsunami alerts in South Pacific, US coast after volcano erupts

Al Jazeera  

A tsunami hits Tonga after a volcano erupts near the Pacific island, triggering alerts as far as the US West Coast. Tongans have fled to higher ground after an undersea volcano erupted, sending tsunami waves crashing onto the South Pacific island and triggering warnings as far as the US West Coast. New Zealand’s emergency management agency issued an advisory on …

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