Thursday's tsunami warning left many scared and wondering, what are the signs and causes of a tsunami and how do we know when a tsunami warning needs to be put. KMTR Eugene.

Scales such as the Papadopoulos-Imamura tsunami intensity scale measure tsunamis, but tend to be less widely used than, for example, the Richter scale for earthquakes. What are the warning signs of a ...

Near-shore tsunamis, those triggered by earthquakes just off the coast, could pose a particularly dire risk for California’s ...

The Tsunami Warning, which means a tsunami with flooding and dangerous currents is imminent, was issued for the area from just south of Florence, Oregon, down to Davenport, California, when the 7. ...

A new tool that assesses the level of danger posed by tsunamis in real-time has been made operational on a global scale.

A tsunami warning was issued across Northern California on Thursday morning following a magnitude 7 earthquake. It's a reminder to prepare and know how to respond in case of such emergencies.

As tsunami warnings are in place after tremors hit the island of Crete, experts share key signs to look out for if one is going to approach.The 6.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded on the island ...

For U.S. seismologists, Japan’s “megaquake” warning last week renewed discussion about when and how to warn people on the West Coast if they find elevated risk of a major earthquake.

You should follow tsunami evacuation signs or move immediately to an elevation of at least 50 feet above the waterline and wait there until an all-clear. That way people, no matter where they are ...

SIGNS LIKE THESE POSTED.. WARNING PEOPLE TO STAY OFF THE BEACH.. THE 7.0 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE TRIGGERING TSUNAMI WARNINGS AND RATTLING NERVES.. (GAIL 12:26 OF COURSE, WE WERE WORRIED BECAUSE OF ...

Tsunami warnings are not uncommon along the West coast, where warning sirens and signs in many areas provide a terrifying warning for coastal residents: A wall of water could potentially be coming ...