Tsunami

Japan August 22

A robot's attempt to get a sample of the melted fuel at Japan's damaged nuclear reactor is suspended

An attempt to use a robot to remove a sample of melted fuel from Japan's tsunami-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was suspended due to a technical issue.

Japan August 8

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's coast, tsunami advisory issued

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake was detected off Japan's southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory. No injuries or serious damage were immediately reported.

Earthquakes April 20

Is the East Coast on the brink of a major earthquake — and are we prepared?

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake jolted the East Coast earlier this month but what are the odds of a more powerful quake rocking the East Coast? And if it does, are we prepared?

Asia April 17

11,000 ordered to evacuate as volcanic eruptions, tsunami warnings rock Indonesian island

Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert on Wednesday following eruptions at Ruang mountain, and ordered the evacuation of over 11,000 people.

Japan March 11

Japan marks Fukushima nuclear disaster 13 years later, pledges to recover 'at any cost'

Japan commemorated the thirteenth anniversary of the devastating 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima nuclear disaster. Officials vowed to continue rebuilding.

Japan January 2

Earthquakes in Japan kill at least 48 as officials race to save people trapped in homes

At least 48 people have been killed and 16 inured following a series of earthquakes on the western coast of Japan, according to emergency response officials.

Japan January 1

Japan issues tsunami warnings, orders evacuations after earthquakes

A series of powerful earthquakes struck Japan on New Year's Day, damaging infrastructure and necessitating evacuations as authorities prepare for high risks of tsunami.

Asia July 5, 2023

UN atomic agency chief visits Fukushima nuclear plant, supports wastewater release

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency conducted a tour of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant and expressed satisfaction with a controversial wastewater plan.

New Zealand May 19, 2023

New Zealand, islands hit with small tsunami caused by 7.7 magnitude earthquake

A small tsunami caused by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit the islands of the South Pacific and New Zealand. The threat passed in a few hours and no damage has been reported.

Asia November 18, 2022

Strong earthquake shakes western Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued

An earthquake in western Indonesia shook the city on Fridau. No tsunami alert was issued, and there were no damages or deaths reported.