Oregon scientists are hoping to help the coastal communities survive a major inundation in various ways. One of those is ...

The Oregon coast is undeniably alluring. Sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and outcroppings. Waterfalls, water spouts, sand dunes. Puffins, pelicans, cormorants. Elk and whales. In a state defined by access ...

NASA's successful experiment in knocking an asteroid off course could come in handy in 2032. Astronomers say an asteroid ...

When military personnel fire certain powerful weapons, they may be exposed to blast waves that damage blood vessels in the ...

It’s important to be aware of the weather conditions that could lead to ice shoves, to protect yourself, others, and your ...

The theory is that such a significant volcanic eruption would cause a large section of Cumbre Vieja's western slope to slide into the Atlantic, triggering a mega-tsunami in the eastern United States, ...

Sikkim Glacial Lake Outburst Flood was triggered by the collapse of 14.7 million cubic metres of moraine material in South Lhonak Lake, releasing 50 million cubic metres of water. This disaster ...

Two major tsunami that swamped the east coast have been labelled a "missed opportunities", so what do we need to change to be ...

Lori Dengler, professor emeritus of geology at Cal Poly Humboldt, says that the earthquake’s proximity to land caused concern about a tsunami forming. “Because this earthquake was so close to ...

The theory is that such a significant volcanic eruption would cause a large section of Cumbre Vieja's western slope to slide into the Atlantic, triggering a mega-tsunami in the eastern United ...

"Tsunami can strike repeatedly ... The vast majority are mild, although the damage they cause varies according to their location and the depth below the Earth's surface at which they strike.

A strong earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has rattled southwestern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency said Monday that tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, ...