Three years after Japan tsunami, suspected debris arrive on Washington shores
Three years after an undersea earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan, the disaster’s aftermath is still being felt in ways large and small, far and wide. On a beach in southern Washington, approximately 4,500 miles across the Pacific Ocean, debris that may be from the tsunami is washing ashore.
How Rising Seas Could Sink Nuclear Plants On The East Coast
After the 2011 Japan tsunami disaster, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) ordered nuclear facilities in the U.S. to review and update their plans for addressing extreme seismic activity and potential flooding from other events, such as sea level rise and storm surges. Those plans aren’t due until March 2015…
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.