Tsunami

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