Sep. 12, 2024 — A landslide in a remote part of Greenland caused a 200 meter (650 foot) mega-tsunami that sloshed back and forth across a fjord for nine days, generating vibrations throughout ...

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World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed annually on November 5 to enhance public awareness about the devastating impacts of tsunamis and the safety measures to take during such events. Listen to Story ...

As the world marked World Tsunami Awareness Day on Wednesday, UN Secretary General António Guterres emphasised the critical importance of early warning systems, particularly as recent disasters like ...

The landslide created a wave of about 200 metres (650 feet) high. A massive landslide in Greenland's Dickson Fjord in September 2023 triggered a tsunami that sent shockwaves around the world ...

The Japanese people named the tsunami using two characters: tsu, meaning "harbour," and nami, meaning "wave." The term originated in Japan over 1,000 years ago. More than one hundred years ago ...

World Tsunami Awareness Day is celebrated every year on November 5 to increase awareness about the dangers of tsunamis and encourage preparation in case a natural disaster strikes. Established by ...

Officials in western Japan have held large-scale disaster drills ahead of the UN-designated World Tsunami Awareness Day on November 5. About 2,000 people took part in the drills held at four ...

A huge rockslide into the fjord the previous day led to a tsunami lasting nine days that caused seismic rumbling around the world. Credit: NASA Earth Observatory The SWOT satellite captured a tsunami ...

Some people in the flood zone said the strength of the water was "like a tsunami", sending cars in the street tumbling on top of each other. Many are now without power after the flooding got into ...

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami was not expected. A person who answered the phone at the front desk of the Best ...