Tsunamis
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Mud-rich coastline made 2011 Japan tsunami far more destructive, study finds
Analysis of video footage reveals how wave changed as it travelled over mud-rich rice paddies, exerting more f…
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Japan tsunami alerts downgraded following powerful earthquake off northern coast – as it happened
People in affected areas are still urged to evacuate after quake registering 7.7 magnitude Australian official…
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Japan tells residents to evacuate as powerful earthquake strikes north-east
90,000 people advised to take shelter after 7.5-magnitude quake, with 20 injuries reported A powerful 7.5-magn…
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Why did such a powerful earthquake and tsunami cause so little damage?
The 8.8-magnitude quake triggered a global race against time – and showed how much had been learned since 2004…
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Thursday briefing: How global preparedness prevented a tsunami tragedy
In today’s newsletter: Years of preparation and global coordination ensured communities from Japan to Hawaii w…
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With tsunami warnings lifted, millions return home after powerful Pacific earthquake
Country after country has lifted or downgraded warnings, telling coastal residents they can returnTsunami warn…
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What are the strongest earthquakes ever recorded?
Powerful 8.8-magnitude quake off coast of Russia set off tsunami warnings – how does it compare to past temblo…
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Tsunami alerts from Japan to the US after earthquake sparks warnings across Pacific – video report
A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake triggered a series of tsunami warnings and evacuation orders stretching ac…
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‘Prepared for a long stay’: tsunami alert triggers mass evacuations across Pacific
People in Guam and Japan move to higher ground, while highways in Hawaii busy as residents leave for safe area…
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Pacific tsunami alerts: what we know so far about the warnings stretching from Japan to the US
Shallow magnitude 8.8 quake hit near Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula prompting warnings as far away as New Zealan…
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Many countries downgrade tsunami alerts after powerful earthquake off Russia
Impact of water surges less than initially feared after quake of 8.8 magnitude hit near Russia’s Kamchatka pen…
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Tsunami updates: Easter and Galápagos Islands evacuate coastal areas as tsunami warnings rattle Pacific – as it happened
Authorities ordered evacuations on Pacific islands of Ecuador and Chile; warnings downgraded elsewhere after 8…
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Earthquake strikes off Japan’s coast and triggers tsunami warning
No immediate signs of damage reported after 6.9-magnitude quake hits off eastern coast of KyushuA powerful ear…
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Taiwan earthquake: nine dead and 900 injured as buildings collapse
Dozens believed trapped and awaiting rescue after island hit by 7.2-magnitude quake, its strongest in 25 years…
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Aerial footage shows destruction in Japan after earthquake – video
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan on Monday. Aerial footage shows the damage in the city of Waji…
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Japan orders people to evacuate after 7.6-magnitude quake hits west coast
Major tsunami warnings downgraded but residents in coastal areas told not to return to homesA powerful earthqu…
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Japan issues tsunami warnings for west coast after 7.6-magnitude earthquake
Japan Meteorological Agency warnings apply to Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures• Japan quake: latest up…
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Strong earthquakes hit Japan’s west coast – video
Tsunami warnings have been issued in the Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures after a number of earthquake…
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Strong earthquakes hit Japan’s west coast – video
Tsunami warnings have been issued in the Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures after a number of earthquake…
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From the archive: The school beneath the wave: the unimaginable tragedy of Japan’s tsunami – podcast
We are raiding the Audio Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introdu…