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Magnitude 7.0 California earthquake prompts brief tsunami warning

The quake struck at 10:44am local time west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County, about 209 km from the Oregon border, the US Geological Survey said.

Green News

How did climate change cause the Earth to vibrate for 9 days?

Scientists were baffled by seismic signals which were recorded from the Arctic to Antarctica for more than a week last September.

Japan

Japan PM cancels central Asia trip over 'megaquake' warning

A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, raising concern over possible major quakes as early as this week.

Japan

Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Japan triggers tsunami warning

Japan, located within the Pacific "ring of fire," is considered one of the most earthquake-prone regions globally.

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Green News

This Spanish town would have 21 minutes to evacuate before a tsunami

Only seven tsunamis have hit Spain since 365 AD, but experts warn the big one is on its way in the next 30 years.

Green News

How has better preparation reduced deaths from climate disasters?

While there are fewer deaths globally from disasters, there are still pockets in the poorest of countries, especially in Africa.

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Buildings crumple as Taiwan rocked by strongest earthquake in 25 years

Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency said it was a 7.2 magnitude quake.

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WATCH: Warehouse in Taipei crumbles after earthquake

There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries. Train service was suspended across the island of 23 million people.

World News

Radioactive water leak found at Fukushima power plant

Workers at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant discovered a problem with the outdoor vent of a filtering device.

Eco-Innovation

Is Europe at risk from tsunamis? Inside France's secure warning centre

With a tsunami alert drill taking place today in the south of France, we explore why it's necessary.

Travel News

Japan earthquake: Is it safe to travel?

A passenger plane has crashed in flames in Tokyo after colliding with an aircraft taking aid to the earthquake-hit west coast.

Japan

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 55, government says

Dozens of people have been hospitalised and rescue operations are still underway as authorities warn more quakes could be on the way.

Japan

Japan lowers tsunami warning but advises against returning home

Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come.

French Polynesia

Earthquake sends New Caledonia residents scrambling to higher ground

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake some 300km off the coast of New Caledonia triggered a tsunami warning as local residents ran for safety.

Tonga

Tsunami alert after powerful earthquake hits near Tonga

The tremor struck at a depth of 10 km and around 200 kilometres southeast of the Pacific archipelago.

Nature

How is Europe preparing for the hidden risk of underwater volcanoes?

The Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily were at the centre of a recent UNESCO mission.

Tech News

What do we really know about Russia’s 'tsunami-making' nuclear drone?

What do we know exactly about Russia’s latest nuclear torpedo, and could it really drown the UK under a radioactive tidal wave?

Tonga

Australia and New Zealand deliver aid to Tonga after volcano eruption

Tackling a lack of clean water is a priority because supplies have been disrupted by layers of volcanic ash and salt water.

Tonga

First aid flights arrive in Tonga after big volcano eruption

The first flights carrying fresh water and other aid to Tonga finally arrived on Thursday after the Pacific nation’s main airport runway was cleared of ash left by a huge volcanic eruption.

Tonga

Volcanic eruption and tsunami an 'unprecedented disaster', Tonga says

The government of Tonga called the underwater volcanic eruption on Saturday an "unprecedented disaster", resulting in the deaths of at least three people.