Tsunamis are among the most powerful and destructive natural forces on Earth. These massive surges of water form through entirely different processes than regular ocean waves, and their size can range ...

Following the major 8.8M earthquake in Russia, tsunami alerts were issued for Hawaii, Alaska and the Continental U.S. West Coast Wednesday. Evacuations were ordered as well. And that's with good ...

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of northern California on Thursday at 10:44 a.m. PST, just offshore of Cape Mendocino. Shortly after the earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued.

Tsunamis form and travel because of a very complex interplay of factors. This is why some can devastate whole regions while others might only raise the water level a few feet when they come ashore.

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — While Utah is landlocked and deals more with earthquakes than tsunamis, the news of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the Russian coast spread quickly. Tsunami alerts were ...

Understanding tsunamis after pacific warnings After Tuesday's widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Hawaii and parts of the U.S. West Coast, many are asking: How do tsunamis form, ...

As temperatures slowly rise across Washington state, tourism to oceanfront spots will continue to increase, too. But visitors to the Evergreen State’s Pacific Ocean coast should be familiar with the ...