Since the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, disaster recovery plans are almost always framed with aspirational plans to "build back better." It's a fine sentiment—we all want to build better societies and economies. But, as ...
Social Sciences
May 22, 2020
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A group of 14 scientists (11 from the U.S., two from Canada and one from Germany) has posted a letter on the DocumentCloud server warning of the imminent danger posed by an Alaskan mountain slope that has become unstable. ...
The December 2004 trans-oceanic tsunami, generated by the 9.2 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake, changed the way people look at the sea and was a true turning point in tsunami science. The greatest impact of the tsunami was felt ...
Earth Sciences
May 15, 2020
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In tsunami preparedness, it turns out there can be strength in beauty. Rows of green hills strategically arranged along coastlines can help to fend off destruction from tsunamis while preserving ocean views and access to ...
Earth Sciences
May 4, 2020
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A team of scientists led by Heriot-Watt University has identified a potential new tsunami risk in Indonesia by mapping below the seabed of the Makassar Strait.
Earth Sciences
Apr 24, 2020
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A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck in the northern Pacific on Wednesday and forecasters said tsunami waves were possible for the nearest shores. A brief tsunami watch for Hawaii was canceled.
Environment
Mar 25, 2020
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A strong earthquake jolted Indonesia's holiday island of Bali early on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued.
Environment
Mar 18, 2020
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The Falkland Islands are at risk from tsunamis caused by underwater landslides, according to new research.
Earth Sciences
Mar 16, 2020
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Devastating historical earthquakes and tsunamis in Indonesia can be traced to a recently discovered submarine extensional fault system, where sediment slumping along the fault zone triggers the tsunamis, according to a study ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 3, 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.
Environment
Jan 27, 2020
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