Major ancient faults like that can remain as weak zones in the Earth’s crust and then focus ongoing tectonic strain,” noted ...

The world has witnessed several catastrophic earthquakes, with the 1960 Valdivia, Chile quake topping the list at magnitude 9.5. These seismic events, including those in Alaska, Sumatra, and Japan, ...

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia on Tuesday, triggering a tsunami wave that raced across ...

Fears of a devastating tsunami faded Wednesday for the U.S. after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off ...

Hours after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the Russian coast, becoming one of the strongest tremors ever ...

Dave Snider, Warning Coordinator with the Tsunami Warning Center, says Alaska got lucky after the magnitude 8.8 earthquake ...

Water level data from Lake Pontchartrain’s New Canal gauge showed small, rhythmic oscillations after the quake, called a ...

Imagine a wall of water taller than the Empire State Building crashing through a quiet fjord in the dead of night. No warning ...

One of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history sent fears of a massive tsunami across the Pacific this week.

Tsunami alerts were triggered in Alaska, Hawaii, and California. In Hawaii, the tsunami warnings shifted to an advisory, and ...

The event highlighted the need for preparedness, as an earthquake on the Cascadia Subduction Zone could generate a local ...

Fears of a devastating tsunami faded Wednesday for the U.S. and Japan after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded ...