Tsunami
Do videos show tsunami, nuclear plant explosion in Turkey after earthquake?
Social media is awash with shocking images and footage in the wake of the devastating Turkey disaster, but not all of it is real, Misinformation Watch found.
Putin's Poseidon and the radioactive tidal wave of death
Russian state news has revealed that their Poseidon nuclear torpedoes have been successfully tested, and are soon to be moved to a nuclear submarine.
California's Cascadia earthquakes a stark reminder of future devastation
On January 1, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Humboldt County, less than two weeks after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the same region on December 19.
California just dodged a devastating tsunami
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook Humboldt County in Northern California causing destruction and at least two deaths. Experts warn it could have been worse.
Videos show Semeru volcano erupt, spewing hot ash as thousands flee
Authorities evacuated nearly 2,000 people on Sunday after the eruption spewed ash into the air.
Why San Francisco is at risk of 20ft waves—and why they may get even bigger
"Storms and atmospheric fronts create large swells that can travel tens of thousands of [miles] across the ocean," wave expert Shane Keating told Newsweek.
Dead Arecibo telescope sends near-Earth asteroid warning from grave
The final data report from Arecibo, which collapsed in 2020, has revealed hundreds more asteroids lurking near Earth.
Desert Tsunami Filmed in Death Valley Oasis for Endangered Fish
Four-foot waves were recorded in a tiny pool in Death Valley called Devils Hole, having been caused by an earthquake in Mexico, 1000 miles away.
'Full-Halo' Solar Storm from Tsunami on Sun Surface Headed for Earth
A huge "full-halo" solar ejection is headed straight for Earth, and will result in spectacular auroral displays on July 23.
Watch Monster 20ft Oarfish Dubbed a Bad Omen Get Reeled in by Fishermen
A massive rare oarfish has been caught on camera being lifted out of a fishing boat by a crane, to the amazement of the gathered crowd.
Creepy Footage Shows 'Gates of Hell' Underwater Volcano: 'Earth Is Aive'
Only a few meters below the surface, within the underwater crater, permanent gas eruptions can be seen protruding from the volcano's magma chamber.
Reactivating Nuclear Power Plant Near Volcano a Bad Idea, Geologists Say
The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in the Philippines is located only 5 miles from Mount Natib, which experiences frequent earthquakes.
Experts Identify Giant Tsunami That Ravaged Communities For 1,000 Years
The temblor and resulting tsunami caused thousands of deaths and as much as $3.5 billion to $7 billion in damages, adjusted for inflation.
'Scary': Videos Show Japan Earthquake That Killed Four, Injured Dozens
The 7.4 magnitude temblor off the coast of Fukushima had echoes of a devastating 2011 quake that triggered a tsunami and nuclear disaster, and killed thousands.
The Biggest Waves Ever as 'Extreme' 60ft Rogue Wave Detected in Canada
The rogue wave was one of the biggest of its kind, towering over the sea at nearly 58 feet high. But even that's dwarfed by some other monster waves.
How a 'Huge, Silent' Earthquake Caused a Mysterious Global Tsunami
The "hidden" earthquake caused a tsunami recorded over 6,200 miles from the epicenter, researchers said.
Small COVID Outbreak on Tonga Following Ships Bringing Aid After Earthquake
The Pacific island nation, which had mostly kept the disease at bay, was placed on lockdown Wednesday.
'I Left Everything': Disabled Tongan Man Swims Over 24 Hours After Tsunami
Lisala Folau was swept out to sea as waves destroyed his home and nearly ended his life. He said thoughts of his family helped keep him alive.
Tongan Olympic Flag Bearer Nears $1M Goal to Help Rebuild After Tsunami
Taufatofua said he has still has not been able to contact his father, the governor of Ha'apai.
Tsunami Devastated Tonga's Smaller Islands, Residents Start Evacuating
Three of Tonga's smaller islands were nearly completely destroyed after 49-foot tsunami waves were triggered by an underwater volcanic eruption on Saturday.
Tonga's Outlying Islands Hit by 49-Foot Wave, Most Structures Destroyed
Government officials reported three deaths so far, but they expect the number to rise as reports from outlying islands come in.
Tonga, Which Has Avoided COVID, Limits Tsunami Aid Workers
The eruption, which was heard in Alaska, triggered a tsunami and waves across the ocean, causing an oil spill and two drownings in Peru.
Before and After Photos Reveal Devastation of Tonga After Volcanic Eruption
Authorities in the region continue to coordinate a response to the eruption with the full scale of the damage not yet known.
Tonga Cut Off From World After Volcanic Eruption, Global Leaders Pledge Aid
Up to 80,000 people could be without power for weeks in the nation following the natural disaster.
Tonga's "Dog Lady" Swept Away by Tsunami From Volcano While Saving Dogs
Angela Glover, 50, posted on social media about an "eerie silence" just before the tsunami swept her away.
Tsunami Advisory Explained—and How it Differs to a Warning
National Weather Services issued an advisory for coastal regions of the West Coast of the United States and Canada after an underwater volcano erupted near Tonga.
Tsunami Advisory Issued for West Coast From California to Alaska
National Weather Service told people to "move off the beach and out of harbors." A tsunami advisory—not as urgent as a warning—has been issued for Hawaii.
Tsunami Warnings Issued After Undersea Volcano Erupts
Tsunami warnings have been issued in Tonga, Fiji, American Samoa and New Zealand after the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted.
3,600-Year-Old Remains of Man Killed by Bronze Age Tsunami Discovered
Scientists believe the man was killed by a tsunami created by the eruption of Thera, "one of the most destructive eruptions in human history."
Powerful Earthquake off Acapulco Triggers Tsunami Warning On Mexican Coast
On Tuesday, the 7.0 earthquake took place approximately 2.5 miles east-north-east of Los Órganos de San Agustín and eight miles from the Pacific Coast beach resort city of Acapulco.