World Jul 31 Russia’s ‘land of fire and ice’ largely spared by earthquake and tsunami By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press
Nation Jul 30 Watch 4:14 Hawaii avoids major damage after massive earthquake triggers tsunami A major earthquake off the coast of Russia set off widespread tsunami alerts and evacuations all across the Pacific. It was the strongest quake on the planet since 2011, and the sixth largest ever recorded. Moderate tsunami waves reached the… By Stephanie Sy, Winston Wilde
World Jul 30 Tsunami waves reach Japan, Hawaii and California after 8.8 magnitude quake hits Russia’s Far East without major damage One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded has hit off Russia's sparsely populated Far East. Authorities warned the risk from the 8.8 magnitude quake could last for hours, and millions of people potentially in the path of the waves were… By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
World Dec 28 Watch 7:55 Looking back at the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years later This week marks 20 years since one of the worst natural disasters in modern history. In 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia triggered a tsunami in the Indian Ocean that killed more than… By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin, Satvi Sunkara
World Dec 25 After 20 years, the post-tsunami generation in Indonesia stays vigilant for future disasters In a public high school, students regularly take part in disaster simulations and get ready to evacuate ahead of a possible tsunami. By Edna Tarigan, Achmad Ibrahim, Fadlan Syam, Associated Press
Dec 05 Tsunami warning canceled after earthquake off California coast By Associated Press A strong earthquake has been felt widely across Northern California, and authorities have issued a tsunami warning. Continue reading
Apr 03 At least 9 dead, 70 quarry workers trapped after major earthquake strikes Taiwan By Johnson Lai, Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Just over 150 kilometers away in the capital of Taipei, tiles fell from older buildings, and schools evacuated their students to sports fields, equipping them with yellow safety helmets. Continue reading
Apr 02 A strong earthquake shakes Taiwan, damaging buildings and causing a tsunami By Associated Press A five-story building in lightly populated Hualien appeared heavily damaged, collapsing its first floor and leaving the rest leaning at a 45-degree angle. Continue reading
Mar 24 North Korea claims to test a ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon at sea By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korea claimed Friday to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed to generate a gigantic "radioactive tsunami" that would destroy naval strike groups and ports. Continue reading
Mar 16 Tsunami alert issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Japan’s north coast By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan, triggering a tsunami advisory and plunging more than 2 million homes in the Tokyo area into darkness. Continue reading