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History’s biggest recorded tsunami happened in the US: A look back
Imagine a wall of water taller than the Empire State Building crashing through a quiet fjord in the dead of night. No warning ...
Explainer: What impact will US plans to restrict copper scrap exports have?
The United States is planning to restrict scrap copper exports from 2027, requiring that at least 25% of so-called ...
Tsunami warnings in US downgraded. What is a tsunami? Has a tsunami ever struck SC?
Residents living in SC ― known for its sparkling coastal beaches ― will want to know if the state is prone to similar ...
Tsunami Fears Ease After Waves Reach Hawaii, US West Coast From Massive 8.8 Earthquake Off Russia
Hours after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the Russian coast, becoming one of the strongest tremors ever ...
Where are tsunami warnings and watches issued in the US?
Warnings, advisories and watches were issued in Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon and Washington after a magnitude 8.8 ...
Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia’s sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, sending ...
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A record-setting earthquake is sending tsunami waves toward several US states. Here’s what we know
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday local time, sending tsunami waves ...
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Huge Pacific quake triggers tsunami alerts for Japan, Alaska, Hawaii and all of the US West Coast
By Taylor Ward, Helen Regan, Nina Subkhanberdina, Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Tsunami warnings have been issued for multiple ...
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Embattled US scientific society names palaeontologist for top job
Neil Shubin, a University of Chicago researcher known for co-discovering a ′missing link’ fossil fish, will lead the National Academy of Sciences if ratified by members.