Tsunamis, often triggered by undersea earthquakes but also by volcanic eruptions or landslides, are powerful seismic sea ...

‘Seriously, think about what could happen’ Preparing for that “next time” is the mission of Tsunami Preparedness Week, an initiative from several government agencies, including the Governor’s Office ...

Travelers to tsunami-affected areas may return with a variety of physical problems, including fever, respiratory illness, dehydration, diarrhea or other gastrointestinal disturbance, rash ...

Check out two community resilience events this month — Nov. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Ready Eureka is hosting a free introduction to Emergency Preparedness at 3030 L ST. in Eureka for no charge but ...

Hawaii’s unique position in the center of the Pacific Ocean makes it particularly vulnerable to tsunamis from both distant ...

Long Beach will host a tsunami preparedness resource fair this weekend to inform residents about developing and practicing evacuation plans for their families, homes and workplaces in recognition ...

The impact of tsunamis on shorelines underscores the need for effective coastal management, robust building codes in tsunami-prone areas, and comprehensive emergency preparedness plans to reduce ...

In recognition of Tsunami Preparedness Week (March 22-30), Santa Barbara County Parks and the County Office of Emergency Management will host Tsunami Walk & Roll Events at local beaches.

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) –Santa Barbara County Parks and the County Office of Emergency Management have teamed up to host Tsunami Walk & Roll Events at local beaches to help community members ...

It makes sense for us because the North Coast’s most damaging tsunamis have come from far away. But that’s only from our near-sighted perspective of the last 175 years of written records.

He explained more about these powerful waves, how tsunamis work and what would happen to us and our islands if a tsunami made it across the Pacific. Dr. McCreerey’s journey to tsunami science.

In the deep ocean, tsunamis travel at incredible speeds, reaching up to 500 to 600 miles per hour. “In deep water, the wavelength of a tsunami can be very long, and the wave height is relatively ...