BBC6 年
Alaska tsunami fears prompt brief evacuation
A tsunami warning was lifted hours after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska in the US. The quake hit 280km (173 miles) south-east of Kodiak, at a depth of 25km, at 00:31 ...
Tsunami vs. Tidal Wave: What’s the Difference?
Unlike tidal waves, tsunamis have nothing to do with gravitational pulls from celestial bodies. They result from natural ...
BBC6 年
Alaska earthquake: Anchorage rocked by aftershocks
A major 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck Alaska, causing people to run from buildings and briefly prompting a tsunami alert for coastal areas. The quake was centred about seven miles (11km ...
MercoPress4 年
A 7.5 magnitude quake off Alaska triggers small tsunami waves
A major 7.5-magnitude quake off the coast of Alaska triggered small tsunami waves on Monday, US agencies said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Residents evacuated to ...