Japan Earthquake: Magnitude 5.7 Rumbler Hits In The Philippine Sea
The quake is not expected to lead to any fatalities or cause serious damage to residents along Japan's coast.
Massive Earthquake Hits Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea; Tsunami Warning Issued
A tsunami warning was lifted late Sunday.
Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Japan, Results In Tsunami Warning
A 6.9-magnitude quake struck coastal regions in northern Japan early Tuesday.
Indian Ocean Tsunami Anniversary: Banda Aceh In Photos, Then And Now, Shows A Place Destroyed And Rebuilt
The tsunami of 10 years ago left Banda Aceh, Indonesia, destroyed beyond belief. Today, it looks very different.
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Tsunami Evacuees Caught In $30B Money Trap
Thirty billion dollars in funding for roads, bridges and thousands of new homes in areas devastated by the tsunami in Japan is still languishing unspent in the bank.
Japan's Economy Shrinks In Q2 From Higher Sales Tax Effect, Stokes Deflation Fears
Japan's economy shrank by 6.8 percent in the June quarter, following a drastic hike in consumption tax in April to 8 percent from 5 percent.
Tsunami Warning Issued For Alaska's Aleutian Islands After Powerful Earthquake
A tsunami warning has been issued after powerful earthquake struck west of the islands, the U.S. Geological Survey and the AP reported.
KitKat Candy Can Be Used As Train Tickets In Japan, Part Of New Tourism Promotion
KitKat wrappers can be used to buy discount train tickets, part of a new campaign to promote tourism in Japan's devastated northern region.
Earthquake Jolts Tokyo, No Tsunami Warning
The epicenter was 99 miles below the ocean just south of Tokyo.
Mexico Earthquake: Magnitude 7.5 Near Acapulco
No major damage is reported in Acapulco, the city nearest the epicenter.
Powerful 7.8-Magnitude Aftershock Recorded Off Northern Chile, Michelle Bachelet Evacuated From Region; Damage From The Quakes Limited Due To Strict Building Codes
The largest of a series of aftershocks following Tuesday's quake was located close to the port of Iquique at a depth of 12.4 miles.
UPDATE: How Many People Died In Chile Earthquake? 8.2-Magnitude Quake Kills 6 People; Tsunami Hits Chilean Coast
The 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit off Chile's Pacific coast Tuesday night, triggering a tsunami alert and a large-scale evacuation.
When Will Tsunami Hit Chile? Home Videos Shared After 8.2-Magnitude Earthquake
A tsunami is hitting Chile after an 8.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the country and inspired people to post home videos to social media.
UPDATE: At Least 5 Dead, Several Seriously Hurt In 8.2 Magnitude Earthquake Off Chile; Tsunami Alert Issued
The magnitude-8.2 earthquake originated at a depth of 12.5 miles in the Pacific Ocean, about 60 miles northwest of Iquique.
Scientists Track Where All The Debris From The Japanese Tsunami Is Going
University of Hawaii scientists have been tracking the spread of debris from the tsunami that struck Japan in March 2011.
Sea-Going Drone Could Change Ocean Conservation And Sniff Out Oil Spills
Seagoing drones could serve important roles in conservation and environmental safety.
Standing Against The Wave: Anti-Tsunami Design For Houses And Communities
While no structure can be indestructible, there are design measures that can reduce the damage from monster waves.
NASA, Scripps Use Technology Used In Smartphones To Boost Early Warnings Of Natural Calamities Like Floods, Earthquakes
The small, cheap seismic sensors are similar to accelerometers used in smartphones and can provide accurate alerts of natural calamities.
What Triggered Japan’s Devastating Tsunami? Deep-Sea Study By International Team Reveals Cause
Drilling in the Japan Trench, an international team of scientists finds an unusually thin and slippery geological fault.
Japan Tsunami Detritus Two Years Later: 1 Million Tons Of Partially Toxic Debris Closing In On US West Coast
A flotsam extending across an area the size of Texas has nearly finished its trans-Pacific voyage and has become home to a host of invasive species.
Deep-Sea Internet: Researchers Successfully Test Underwater Wi-Fi Network In Lake Erie
Researchers at the University of Buffalo, New York, are developing an underwater Wi-Fi network that they hope will pave the way toward deep-sea Internet.
UPDATE: Typhoon Wipha Brings Tokyo To A Standstill, Leaves Trail Of Destruction On Izu Oshima Island, At Least 17 People Dead, Over 50 Missing
Typhoon Wipha bore down on Japan Wednesday, leading to canceled flights and bullet train service in Tokyo and flooding Izu Oshima Island.
UPDATE: 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Kills At Least 30 In Philippines; No Sign Of Tsunami
A deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on Monday evening, but there are no signs of a tsunami.
Scientists Develop Underwater Wireless Internet For ‘Deep-Sea’ Communication
A University of Buffalo team is working on wirelessly transmitting the Internet underwater – a place radio waves normally can’t travel.
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tokyo; No Irregularities Reported At Fukushima
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Izu Islands and was felt 400 miles away in Tokyo. Fukushima unaffected, Tepco says.
Was There A Tsunami On The East Coast? NOAA Says 6-Foot Wave Hit New Jersey In June, Injured 2
One expert thinks the mysterious surge off the New Jersey coast wasn't caused by seismic activity but rather a change in meteorological conditions.
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