Interactive map from the California Geological Survey shows the destruction potential of a tsunami wave in the Golden State.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. All coastal areas, including local ...

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. All coastal areas, including our local ...

Earthquakes and tsunamis are often portrayed as the villains of natural disasters, leaving destruction in their wake. But ...

Those waves are significant ... and how to prepare a “to go” bag. “If it's a local cause tsunami, usually there's an alert and you have 15 minutes, and the local emergency responders ...

revealing the direction of the tsunami’s source at the tip of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. These megaripples also appear to have formed differently compared to how conventional sea waves cause ...

Sixty-one years ago today, March 27, 1964, the second most powerful earthquake on the planet shook Alaska and affected every ...

They say the new findings may also lead to a better understanding of the effects and dangers of tsunamis and such ... compared to how conventional sea waves cause ripples on beaches by moving ...

Our guide on how to prepare for a tsunami alert as this year's Tsunami Preparedness Week approaches on March 22–30.

Square waves form when two wave systems collide, creating dangerous ocean patterns that threaten boats and swimmers.