TOKYO (AP) — The head of Japan’s meteorological agency on Friday dismissed widespread rumors of a major earthquake in Japan this summer as unscientific and a “hoax,” urging people not to worry because ...

History has a way of repeating itself. But unlike science, built on general principles and testable theories about the ...

A sudden and unexpected tsunami has struck the coast of Japan, leaving scientists and officials searching for answers about ...

Thomas Monahan The traditional tsunami-measuring method ... “We will be able to get new insights into ocean extremes such as tsunamis, storm surges, and freak waves,” he said.

Ranked consistently high in the World Risk Index due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire and the typhoon belt, the nation faces challenges that demand coordinated, forward-thinking ...

But without a budget, Florida hasn't had its usual disaster preparedness sales tax holiday. This means items like generators, flashlights, or coolers weren't discounted during the May 15- May 31 ...

HERO Grant Program will pay for training, equipment and new technology to aid in response to weather-related disasters Funding goes to 38 nonprofits and government agencies across the Palmetto ...

The third is Public Awareness and Response. This pillar emphasizes community preparedness. UNESCO’s Tsunami Ready programme trains communities to respond effectively to warnings by meeting ...

Building leveled to the ground by Tsunami. Image by Jun Seita from ... combines rapid response with long-term strategies in preparedness and recovery. In understanding these events, we gain insights ...

The study’s authors also pointed out a critical flaw in current tsunami preparedness plans. Existing tsunami inundation maps don’t account for the amplification effect of rising sea levels ...

A new study warns of a potential 1,000-foot mega-tsunami striking the U.S. West Coast within 50 years. Triggered by a major earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, this event poses a 15% risk, ...