06
Apr
Live fish found in likely tsunami debris
The fish, which live off the coast of Japan and Hawaii, made their way across the Pacific in a drifting skiff. Of the 5 fish that made the journey, 1 is still alive.
06
Apr
Live fish found in likely tsunami debris
The fish, which live off the coast of Japan and Hawaii, made their way across the Pacific in a drifting skiff. Of the 5 fish that made the journey, 1 is still alive.
11
Mar
On 2-year anniversary, tsunami debris still washing ashore
The debris slowly arriving in North America is only a fraction of the estimated 5 million tons of rubble and other materials swept into the sea by the tsunami.
07
Dec
Landslide-driven megatsunamis threaten Hawaii
Scientists discover that massive volcanic landslides have caused megatsunamis to strike the coasts of Hawaii throughout history, causing widespread destruction each time.
30
Oct
66-foot waves hit New York in ancient asteroid splashdown
Asteroid may have doused the prehistoric Big Apple in water.
29
Oct
Ancient tsunami swept through Swiss lake
If a tsunami happened today, it would completely inundate large parts of the inner city of Geneva.
14
Sep
How wave shapes can explain why tsunamis are so devastating
Ripples that are higher than their waves can merge into letter-shaped patterns, resulting in a dangerous combination.
12
Sep
Japan tsunami ‘miracle pine’ cut down, preserved
The tree, which came to be known as the ‘miracle pine,’ will be sliced into pieces and treated before being put back together.
30
Aug
Tsunami boat washes up in Canada
The NOAA expects that more debris will come ashore over several years, but that much of it will be indistinguishable from the usual flotsam and jetsam.
24
Jul
Japan athletes win tsunami debris ‘medals’
The Olympic athletes have won ‘medals’ made of wood from debris found in the country’s tsunami-ravaged northeast.
02
Jul
Japan city seeks funds for dying ‘miracle’ pine tree
The tree is the sole survivor among some 70,000 pines which were swept away after a tsunami engulfed the region on March 11, 2011.
