Tag: tsunami
-
Powerful waves travel across Pacific after 8.8-magnitude earthquake
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East early yesterday, sending tsunami waves into Japan and Hawaii and across the Pacific. No substantial ... -
8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
People take shelter on the roof of a fire station in Mukawa town, Hokkaido, northern Japan Wednesday, after a powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East prompted ... -
Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake near Tonga in South Pacific; no initial damage reports
A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga last night, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. ... -
Small tsunami waves splash ashore on remote Japanese islands
Small tsunami waves splashed ashore on remote Japanese islands yesterday morning after an earthquake that may have been triggered by volcanic activity. The offshore quake was ... -
Powerful earthquake hits southern Japan, tsunami advisory
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has struck southern Japan, barely 24 hours after a deadly quake hit the same region. The quake ... -
Asian tsunami 10th anniversary marked with tears and hope
A packed train in Sri Lanka that was swept off the tracks by waves as big as elephants. A boat patrolling off Thailand’s shore hurled ...
