No Ocean-Borne Radiation From Fukushima Detected On West Coast Shoreline
Scientists working together on Kelp Watch 2014 announced today that the West Coast shoreline shows no signs of ocean-borne radiation from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster, following their analysis of the first collection of kelp samples along the western U.S. coastline.
Prehistoric North Sea ‘Atlantis’ Hit By 5m Tsunami
A prehistoric “Atlantis” in the North Sea may have been abandoned after being hit by a 5m tsunami 8,200 years ago.
Boat Found In Ocean Shores, Washington Might Be Japan Tsunami Debris
Washington authorities are working with the Japanese consulate to determine whether a small boat found on a beach in the town of Ocean Shores might have crossed the Pacific from the March 2011 tsunami.
7.6 Quake Rocks Solomon Islands; Tsunami Warning Cancelled
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Solomon Islands Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, and tsunami warnings were issued for the island chain and its neighbors.
Chile’s Successful Earthquake And Tsunami Preparedness
Chile appears to have learned a few lessons from the 2010 earthquake and tsunami, and it successfully drew on them the night of Apr. 1, when another powerful quake struck. Despite the fear, nearly one million people participated efficiently in a mass evacuation.
Recent Earthquakes in Chile and L.A. Raise Questions About Ring of Fire
The 8.2 earthquake that shook northern Chile and surrounding countries late Tuesday night was one of a string of recent earthquakes along what is known as the “Ring of Fire,” a circle of quake-prone areas on the Pacific Rim.
8.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Chile, Triggers Tsunami Warning
An 8.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Chile on Tuesday, generating a tsunami warning.
The Science Behind the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami
A press conference on the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami will be held on Tuesday, March 25. Scientific experts will talk about a half-century of scientific and monitoring advances triggered by the 1964 events.
Fukushima Operator May Have To Dump Contaminated Water Into Pacific
A senior adviser to the operator of the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has told the firm that it may have no choice but to eventually dump hundreds of thousands of tonnes of contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean.