Undersea 7.7 quake in South Pacific sets off small tsunami
Small tsunami waves were detected in South Pacific islands after an undersea earthquake early Thursday morning.
Small tsunami waves were detected in South Pacific islands after an undersea earthquake early Thursday morning.
Environment
Feb 11, 2021
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Tsunamis are one of the most destructive disasters in the ocean. Large tsunamis are mostly generated by earthquakes, and they can propagate across the ocean without significantly losing energy. During the shoaling process ...
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Feb 2, 2021
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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Saturday off the coast of Antarctica triggered a tsunami warning but panic ensued when a message to abandon coastal areas was sent to a large number of Chileans, some of whom experienced ...
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Jan 24, 2021
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A strong, deep undersea earthquake shook eastern Indonesia on Friday, but no damage has been reported.
Environment
Aug 21, 2020
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Two powerful and shallow undersea earthquakes shook western Indonesia on Wednesday, causing panic but no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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Aug 19, 2020
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A powerful earthquake located off Alaska's southern coast jolted some coastal communities late Tuesday, and some residents briefly scrambled for higher ground over fears of a tsunami.
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Jul 22, 2020
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A strong earthquake jolted Indonesia's holiday island of Bali early on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued.
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Mar 18, 2020
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A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Solomon Islands on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued.
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Jan 27, 2020
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A strong earthquake hit off the Indonesian coast in the Molucca Sea early Friday, prompting a tsunami warning for nearby areas.
Environment
Nov 14, 2019
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Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami warning after a strong earthquake struck late Sunday night in the Molucca Sea between North Sulawesi and the Maluku archipelago.
Environment
Jul 7, 2019
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