Tsunami

Are all giant waves crashing ashore signs of Tsunami?

September 10, 2024

Are all giant waves crashing ashore signs of Tsunami?

While Tsunami waves can reach heights of 30 to 40 meters, 'Kallakadal' waves can reach a maximum height of 11 meters.

April 03, 2024
Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake in 25 years; Tsunami warnings issued in Japan & Philippines

Japan's weather agency said several small tsunami waves reached parts of the southern prefecture of Okinawa.
April 01, 2024
Sea again recedes ‘unusually’ in Alappuzha's Purakkad; second instance in two weeks

Kerala State Disaster Management Authority assured that there is no need to panic.
January 07, 2024
Japan earthquake: Death toll touches 126, snow hinders rescues and aid deliveries

The disaster left more than 30,000 people homeless and cut power to tens of thousands of residences and businesses.
January 04, 2024
Japan earthquake: Death toll goes up to 81, rescuers struggle to find survivors

Survival rates drop off 72 hours after the quake, according to emergency responders. Severed roads and the remote location of the worst-hit areas have complicated rescue efforts.
January 02, 2024
Japan earthquake: Death toll crosses 50 as rescue operations continue

Around 200 tremors have been detected since the quake first hit on Monday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, which warned that more strong shocks could hit in the coming days.
December 02, 2023
Massive 7.5 magnitude quake hits Philippines, tsunami warning sounded

Evacuation orders were issued for some areas in the Philippines and southwestern Japanese coasts because of warnings of tsunami waves of a metre (3 feet) or more.

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