Tsunami
How a Ship-Sinking Clam Conquered the Ocean
The wood-boring shipworm has bedeviled humans for centuries. What's its secret?
The Motorcycle That Rode the Tsunami
A Harley, washed out to sea, traveled more than 4,000 miles to its current home
These Century-Old Stone "Tsunami Stones" Dot Japan’s Coastline
"Remember the calamity of the great tsunamis. Do not build any homes below this point."
Japan Is Building a 40-foot Wall to Stop Tsunamis
But the expensive, extensive wall might not be high enough
Small Islands May Make Tsunami Danger Worse
While offshore islands usually protect coasts, simulations suggest they may amplify monster waves reaching the mainland
Why Hawaii Cares About a Massive Tsunami That Hit Centuries Ago
About 500 years ago, a 30-foot tsunami caused by a 9.0-magnitude quake in the Aleutian Islands slammed into Hawaii
Lingering Stress Hints at the Next Giant Earthquake in Chile
A section of the South American tectonic plate holds the potential for a massive quake in the near future
Ten Ancient Stories and the Geological Events That May Have Inspired Them
If you dig deep enough, say scientists, you can find some truth to legends and creation stories
Watch How Tuesday's Tsunami Waves Moved From Chile All the Way to Australia
A computer model shows how the tsunami crossed the Pacific
Japanese Towns Are Choosing Between Walls to Protect Against Tsunamis And Access to the Sea
Areas along the Japanese coast are building seawalls to prepare for the next big one
This House is Built to Withstand the Force of a Tsunami
A clever idea to let water flow through a home may allow residents in Puget Sound to escape the fate that locals centuries ago could not
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