Devastating tsunamis could be halted before hitting the Earth's shoreline by firing deep-ocean sound waves at the oncoming mass of water, new research has proposed.
Earth Sciences
Jan 25, 2017
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A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea on Saturday, generating a small tsunami and knocking out power in parts of the Pacific island nation. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Environment
Dec 17, 2016
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While the Caribbean is not thought to be at risk for tsunamis, a new study by researchers at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science indicates that large submarine landslides on the ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 14, 2016
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Parts of Japan were on tsunami alert today following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake off the east coast of the country.
Earth Sciences
Nov 22, 2016
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The tsunami warnings from the latest New Zealand earthquake show how important it is for people to be prepared for such an event.
Earth Sciences
Nov 14, 2016
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The recent magnitude 7.1 earthquake and subsequent tsunami warning in northern New Zealand reminds us that tsunamis are unpredictable and can strike any time.
Earth Sciences
Sep 16, 2016
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Australians are well versed in the homegrown natural hazards that we encounter every year, from bushfires in summer to storms in winter, cyclones up north and flooding along our rivers.
Earth Sciences
Aug 3, 2016
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A 4,000-foot-high mountainside collapsed in Glacier Bay National Park this week in a massive landslide that spread debris for miles across the glacier below. It was a powerful reminder of the instability of the mountains ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 5, 2016
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An international team of scientists has developed a relatively simple mathematical explanation for the rogue ocean waves that can develop seemingly out of nowhere to sink ships and overwhelm oil platforms with walls of water ...
General Physics
Jun 21, 2016
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The geologic shape of what were once shorelines through Mars' northern plains convinces scientists that two large meteorites - hitting the planet millions of years apart - triggered a pair of mega-tsunamis. These gigantic ...
Space Exploration
May 19, 2016
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