Japan, Tsunami and Earth
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LOS ANGELES - A tsunami generated by a large offshore earthquake would threaten at least 1 million coastal residents in California and inundate the nation's largest port complex, according to a new report. The bleak study being released today found gaps in ...
LOSANGELES — If a monster earthquake struck off Alaska's coast, tsunami waves would rush toward California, crippling the nation's busiest port complex and flooding coastal communities, a report released Wednesday suggests. The potential impacts, based ...
Generally modest tsunami waves arrived in California Wednesday with no initial reports of damage. Officials said people should stay away from beach for the time being as the tsunami warning continues after a massive quake in Russia. But neither California ...
SAN FRANCISCO -- A 7.0 magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of Northern California on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter of the "strong" quake was off the coast near Petrolia, in Humboldt County, the USGS said.
TOKYO (AP) — A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of the main ...