A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Argentina prompted a tsunami warning along the coasts of Chile - thousands of people were told to evacuate after a 'red alert' was issued ...

commentators worldwide were calling for a tsunami warning system in the Indian Ocean akin to a successful one now operating in the Pacific. If such a system had been up and running in the Indian ...

Tsunami waves and the receding water are very destructive to structures in the run-up zone. Other hazards include flooding, contamination of drinking water and fires from gas lines or ruptured tanks.

A tsunami warning was also issued as tourists were urged to get away from coastal areas. "A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred 48km SE of Kasos. Risk of possible Tsunami in your area," said the ...

Northland's newly upgraded tsunami siren network is due to be tested for the first time this weekend. The Northland Regional Council said more than 80 new sirens would sound for one minute from ...

It is served primarily by an east-west running provincial highway. It is located at the river delta of the Somas River at the end of the narrow Alberni Inlet. It has a coastal geometry that amplifies ...

It's allowed them to improve their simulations of the landslide that generated a tsunami, which resulted in the deaths of more than 400 people in December 2018. Prof Stephan Grilli from the ...