Tsunamis and tidal waves are the powerful types of wave on Earth, but very different processes are involved in their formation. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

A viral video has been bopping around, with scenes like a disaster movie, as beachgoers in Portugal begin to flee the beach when an ominous, tsunami-like cloud begins to crash over the sand. It’s a ...

The tsunami that tore through northern Japan on March 11 was catastrophically strong. The waves—triggered by a 9.0 earthquake—swamped coastal towns, destroyed homes and offices and led to the deaths ...

Tsunami sirens rang out across Hawaii on Tuesday night as the islands brace for a tidal wave triggered by a massive 8.7 earthquake. Wave surges hit coastal areas of Russia's Kuril Islands and Japan's ...