7.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia briefly triggers Alaska, Pacific tsunami warning. See how the powerful waves work.

A 7.8 magnitude undersea earthquake near Russia caused a tsunami scare. Here's why we fear the destructive waves ...
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Tsunami: How A Japanese Word Came To Describe Nature’s Most Destructive Waves

The word tsunami is now universally used to describe massive, devastating sea waves, but its origin lies deep within Japanese culture and language. Over time, global catastrophes forced the world to ...
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Tsunamis: How they happen, possibilities of hitting Eastern US

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the Pacific Coast of Russia triggered an ocean-wide tsunami that had areas of the U.S. on high alert July 29 into July 30. Tuesday’s earthquake, ...
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How Ignored Warnings Led to a Deadly Tsunami on the U.S. Coast

In 1964, a massive earthquake thousands of miles away sent a deadly tsunami racing toward the U.S. West Coast. Despite warnings, many in Crescent City, California, underestimated the threat. When the ...