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Why Did Such a Powerful Earthquake Produce Such a Weak Tsunami?
Early Wednesday morning, a powerful earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, struck off the coast of the Kamchatka ...
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Most extreme "rogue wave" ever recorded was so big it's difficult to comprehend
A record-breaking 17.6-meter rogue wave off British Columbia highlights the importance of wind dynamics in wave formation ...
How big were the waves during the tsunami advisory on the Washington coast?
Emergency management officials ask residents to be cautious of "strong and unusual currents" following the tsunami advisory.
Tsunami advisory lifted for Bay Area, Central Coast; other parts of California still impacted
The tsunami advisory for the Bay Area and Central Coast was canceled on Wednesday, according the National Weather Service.
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Evacuation ordered for coastal areas of Big Island because of tsunami warning
Hawaiʻi County ordered the evacuation of all tsunami inundation zones as a result of the tsunami warning issued for the ...
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Spring tide-induced ocean waves ravage South African coast; 2 dead ...
Big ocean waves caused by a phenomenon known as "spring tide" crashed into coastal parts of South Africa over the weekend, leaving two people dead and injuring several, authorities said Monday.
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Another big wave event slams San Diego coast - KPBS Public Media
It was the second big wave event in less than a week. This past weekend, waves damaged the Ocean Beach Pier as they washed over the structure and they also flooded the Mission Beach boardwalk ...