tsunami

7.0 earthquake of California coast, triggering tsunami warnings

Powerful 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of northern California. Tsunami warnings following quake canceled.

'The worst in 25 years'

4 dead, 711 injured, 77 missing in earthquake in Taiwan

7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks the entire island of Taiwan, collapsing buildings and creating a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands.

Japan orders evacuations following strong earthquake

Japanese PM urges residents of affected areas to evacuate, after series of earthquakes shakes island nation, bringing risk of tsunami.

1300-year-old tsunami discovered off Israel's coast

Landmark study is 1st published evidence of a tsunami deposit on land and exposes potential risk in the region for future natural disasters.

Preparing for an earthquake in Israel

The Israel Dog Unit works to help prepare Israel for a disaster on the same scale as Turkey has recently experienced.

Powerful 7.3 earthquake rocks Japan

Serious earthquake occurs in northern Japan, tsunami alert issued.

Flooding, damage after Bay Area hit by tsunami waves

San Francisco Bay Area experiences effects of undersea volcano eruption.

First-ever victims of Bronze Age eruption found near Turkey

International research collaboration unearths remarkable discovery within tsunami debris.

Scientists 'discover giant tsunami hit Israel 9,000 years ago'

Prof. Assaf Yasur-Landau says newly discovered archeological evidence suggests Israel was hit by a giant tsunami more than 9,000 years ago.

Jewish groups offer assistance after Indonesian tsunami

Tsunami in Indonesia has left more than 400 dead and thousands homeless.

Number of dead in Indonesia tsunami climbs to 429

Death toll in Indonesian tsunami nearly doubles, with number of injured topping 1,500.

Death toll rises to 222 after tsunami devastates Indonesia

Indonesian authorities report at least 222 dead, 'many more missing' after volcano erupts, causing massive tsunami waves.

62 dead as tsunami hits Indonesia

At least 62 dead, 20 missing after tsunami hits the coast around Indonesia's Sunda Strait following eruption of Krakatoa volcano.

Indonesia: 2,045 killed, 5,000 missing

Indonesia ends search for disaster survivors, focuses efforts on helping those who have already been located.

Indonesia: Death toll from earthquake, tsunami climbs to 1,234

Number of dead from earthquake and tsunami on Friday continues to rise, and more quakes continue to hit the region.

408 killed in Indonesia tsunami

Thousands of buildings collapse following earthquake in Indonesia, followed by six-meter tsunami that washed away bodies and sea vessels.

Tel Aviv hangs 'tsunami warning' signs

National Emergency Management Authority maps escape routes and flood zones, hangs signs to guide beachgoers to safety in case of a tsunami.

Dozens killed as a result of Mexico earthquake

Mexican President Nieto announces school closures, authorities warn residents of coastal cities to evacuate due to tsunami warnings.

Mexico earthquake kills 15, including 2 children

Earthquake measuring 8.2 brings tsunami warnings to Central and South America.

Russia can cause tsunami near US with ocean-buried nuclear bombs

Former Russian military officer claims nuclear bombs buried in ocean near America can be detonated causing tsunamis on eastern seaboard.

Tsunami waves hit Japan following earthquake

Several tsunami waves hit the northeastern coast of Japan, near the Fukushima nuclear plant, following 6.9 magnitude earthquake.

Watch: Israel prepares for tsunami

The last major tsunami in the Mediterranean Sea was over 800 years ago, but that doesn't mean Israelis shouldn't be prepared for one.

Israel prepares for tsunamis

Rescue teams simulated a tsunami wave hitting the beaches of Ashdod and Ashkelon as part of a national exercise.

Israel unveils tsunami warning signs

Defense Ministry begins placing 'Tsunami Hazard Zone' signs and emergency escape routes at Israeli beaches to prepare for the worst.

Strong Earthquake in Chile Triggers Tsunami Warning

Earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale strikes the center of Chile. No injuries reported but wide tsunami alert issued.

Tsunami Hits Japan After 7.1 Earthquake

A tsunami hit Japan after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake was felt in the country. No damage or injury reported.

Japan Shuts Down All Nuclear Reactors A Second Time

Japan is shutting down its nuclear reactors for the second year in a row for reasons connected to “safety standards.”

7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Alaskan Coast, Triggers Tsunami

A major 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, triggering a potentially destructive local tsunami.

Tsunami Warning Follows 7.7 Quake in W. Canada

A tsunami warning was issued to southern Alaska following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that shook western Canada Saturday night.

Huge Aftershocks Trigger Second Tsunami Alert in Indonesia

Three strong aftershocks have triggered a second tsunami warning for Indonesia after a massive earthquake struck the area.

Giant Indonesia Quake Sparks Tsunami Warnings

The US Geological Survey has posted tsunami warnings following a giant 8.9 Richter scale earthquake off the coast of Indonesia.

Philippines Death Toll Rises Beyond 650, All Israelis Okay

At least 650 people are dead, and some 800 others are still missing after Tropical Storm Washi struck the Philippines on Friday.

Earthquake Strikes Japan's Fukushima Prefecture

A moderate earthquake has struck northeastern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, home to the Dai-ichi nuclear complex damaged in a March tsunami.

Reconstruction Czar's Arrogance Deconstructs Kan

The resignation of Ryu Matsumoto has further undermined the position of Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan

Japan: IDF Team Treats Homeless Baby Girl

Baby Sanae, whose home was destroyed by tsunami, among the first treated at IDF clinic in Minami Sanriku.

The Deadly Japanese Tsunami, the Biblical Flood – and Purim

New videos of the Japanese tsunami conjure up images of the Biblical Flood. INN asked a US-born rabbi: Divine Message or a natural catastrophe?

Israel and Tsunamis: 13 in 2,500 Years

Haifa U earthquake and tsunami expert says three have hit Caesaria alone, including one 900 years ago.

Tsunami Wave 'Likely' to Hit Israel, Says U. Haifa Researcher

A researcher at the University of Haifa says there is a "likely chance" a tsunami could hit the shores of Israel - and that it has happened before.

Video: Bnei Akiva New Zealand Describes Tsunami Threat to Sukkot

Bnei Akiva’s New Zealand emissary says the group has overcome fears that the Samoa Tsunami would wreck local sukkot. Video footage of wreckage.