Tectonic plates cause tsunamis mainly through sudden movements along subduction zones, where one plate dives beneath another.

Tsunamis are among the most powerful and destructive natural forces on Earth. These massive surges of water form through entirely different processes than regular ocean waves, and their size can range ...

What Is a Tsunami and How Does It Form? A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by a sudden disturbance, usually an underwater earthquake, that pushes a large amount of water up or down. Most ...

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Russia's eastern coast overnight. This is the sixth strongest quake ever recorded. The first waves hit Russia and Japan, where nearly two million people were evacuated.

Residents of Hawaii are breathing easier but remain cautious after tsunami waves from a powerful undersea earthquake off of Russia’s eastern coast were less severe than originally feared. Though they ...

A 7.8 magnitude undersea earthquake near Russia caused a tsunami scare. Here's why we fear the destructive waves ...

Ahh, spring has sprung. Robins are chirping. Flowers are blooming. Yikes, it’s getting a little windy out. Wait a minute. Do you hear that? Is it just me or does it look like the lake is moving? Oh no ...

Following the major 8.8M earthquake in Russia, tsunami alerts were issued for Hawaii, Alaska and the Continental U.S. West Coast Wednesday. Following the major 8.8M earthquake in Russia, tsunami ...