Tsunami Waves Seen Across Pacific
The massive quake shook eastern Russia and far western Alaska. Here's the latest.
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Tsunami Impacts: What You Need To Know After 8.8M Quake
Tsunami waves arrived in Hawaii and along the U.S. West Coast after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near the Russian coast. “Remember a tsunami is not just one wave, but a series of inundating waves”, says David Snider, Tsunami Warning Coordinator at NOAA. He breaks down what to expect along the U.S. West Coast.
Northeast's Changes: Heat, A Flood Threat, Then A Comfy Weekend
From big heat to a flood threat and then a pleasant first weekend of August, the Northeast is seeing a bit of weather potpourri in a span of just a few days.
What Causes Tsunamis? And Why Their Size Varies
Tsunamis form when a sudden event, like an undersea earthquake, displaces a large volume of water. Their size can vary greatly depending on factors.
Watch: Sea Lions Evacuate During Earthquake
Watch as a colony of panicking sea lions reacts to Wednesday’s massive earthquake in eastern Russia. Antsiferov Island, located off Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula, is known as a natural habitat for the animals, which are a near-threatened species of sea lion.
