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Tsunami threat lifted in Russia's Kamchatka after powerful tremor

After powerful earth tremors in the Pacific Ocean, residents of several settlements in Kamchatka had been advised to climb to elevations 30-40 metres high or move at least 2-3 kilometres away from the coast because of the tsunami threat, which was then lifted by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.

Travel News

Warning for tourists after 6.1 earthquake strikes off Crete

Authorities say no major damage has been reported and there is very little risk of a tsunami.

Europe News

Hundreds of tourists flee Santorini after powerful earthquake

Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini after experts warned of a spike in seismic activity.

Japan

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan

Tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake rattled the southwest of the country on Monday.

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Candlelight vigil in Thailand on tsunami's 20th anniversary

Crowds gathered as they took part in a candlelight vigil on Thursday in the Thai village of Ban Nam Khem to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami hit the region in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters.

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Marking 20 years since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

Commemorative ceremonies are being held in several Asian countries in memory of the nearly 230,000 victims of the deadliest tsunami in history.

Earth News

Are we better prepared 20 years on from the Indian Ocean tsunami?

The Indian Ocean tsunami which struck on 26 December 2004 killed more than 220,000 people.

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Watch: Vanuatu shaken by 7.3 magnitude earthquake

Videos shared on social media show debris scattered in shops and structural damage to buildings housing diplomatic missions after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu.

World News

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.

Earth 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.

Earth 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.

Earth 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.

Ecotech

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.