Earth Rumbled For 9 Days After 650-Foot Tsunami Triggered By Rockslide

03 Nov 2024

A significant landslide in Greenland's Dickson Fjord in September 2023 initiated a tsunami that reverberated worldwide, resulting in seismic activity that lasted over a week. Recent findings from the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite mission indicate that these tremors endured for nine days. This information provides researchers...

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan; Tsunami Warning Issued

08 Aug 2024

A powerful earthquake, initially recorded with a magnitude of 7.1, rocked western Japan on Thursday, impacting the southwestern islands of Kyushu and Shikoku. Public broadcaster NHK reported that the quake's preliminary magnitude was later adjusted to 6.9. In response to the seismic activity, authorities have issued a tsunami advisory for...

US West Coast at Risk of 9-Magnitude Earthquake and Tsunamis: Study

11 Jun 2024

A recent geological study investigating a massive fault line along the West coast of the US and Canada has caused significant concern within the scientific community. The study, published in 'Science Advance' on June 7, offers a crucial update on the Cascadia Subduction Zone, spanning 600 miles, after nearly five...

Taiwan earthquake death toll 4, tsunami warning lifted

03 Apr 2024

Taiwn was hit by the strongest earthquake in the last 25 years on Wednesday morning resulting in the death of at least four people while 60 others were injured. The massive 7.4 earthquake occured at at 5:28 am local time with the epicentre about 4 kilometres from Shoufeng township in...

Japan Earthquake Leaves 57 Dead, Widespread Devastation Continues

03 Jan 2024

Japan is grappling with the aftermath of a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture on Monday, claiming 57 lives, as reported by NHK World. Buildings collapsed, and tsunami warnings were issued, affecting areas as far away as eastern Russia. The Noto Peninsula, particularly its northern...

Japan Quake Update: Death Toll Hits 15, Authorities Lift Tsunami Warnings

02 Jan 2024

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture on New Year's Day, claiming at least 15 lives, as reported by NHK World. The quake, centered on the Noto Peninsula with a depth of 10 kilometers, caught residents off guard, and officials warn of potential strong aftershocks...

Indian Embassy in Japan Issues Helpline Numbers Following Tsunami Warning

01 Jan 2024

In the wake of a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami warnings in central Japan, the Indian Embassy in Japan has established an emergency control room. This facility is available for individuals seeking assistance or information related to the earthquake and tsunami. Authorities have urged residents in affected areas...

7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes central Japan, tsunami warning issued

01 Jan 2024

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports that a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 shook central Japan on Monday and prompted a tsunami warning for the western coast of the nation. According to NHK, the intensity on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture was seven on the Japanese...

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 magnitude earthquake near Tonga

12 Nov 2022

After an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck in the sea around 207 km (128 miles) from the capital, a tsunami warning was issued by the government of Tonga on Friday. The government of Tonga has also warned residents to move inland to higher ground. According to the United States Geological...