Tectonic plates cause tsunamis mainly through sudden movements along subduction zones, where one plate dives beneath another.

What Is a Tsunami and How Does It Form? A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by a sudden disturbance, usually an underwater earthquake, that pushes a large amount of water up or down. Most ...

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Russia's eastern coast overnight. This is the sixth strongest quake ever recorded. The first waves hit Russia and Japan, where nearly two million people were evacuated.

Tsunami means “harbor wave” in Japanese, but they differ from other waves that are generated by the wind or solar system. Tsunami waves move the entire depth of the ocean, down to the floor, which is ...

Understanding tsunamis after pacific warnings After Tuesday's widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Hawaii and parts of the U.S. West Coast, many are asking: How do tsunamis form, ...

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, prompting widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific. From Japan and Hawaii to the U.S. West Coast, ...

A massive 8.8‑magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula late Tuesday triggered tsunami warnings and advisories across the North Pacific — including Japan, Hawaii, and the western coast of ...

Following the major 8.8M earthquake in Russia, tsunami alerts were issued for Hawaii, Alaska and the Continental U.S. West Coast Wednesday. Following the major 8.8M earthquake in Russia, tsunami ...