Tsunami

Precise block-level monsoon information to farmers by 2019

Indian and British scientists are working on a project together under the National Monsoon Mission.

Jul 11, 2016, 18:37 PM IST

6.2 undersea earthquake strikes central Indonesia

A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of central Indonesia on Thursday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Jun 09, 2016, 10:22 AM IST

Ancient Mars was once washed over by mega-tsunamis

Billions of years ago, mega-tsunamis scarred the Martian landscape, yielding evidence of cold, salty oceans conducive to sustaining life, according to a recent study.

May 21, 2016, 00:21 AM IST

Slow-slip events can be harbinger of tsunami threats: Study

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May 06, 2016, 19:12 PM IST

Magnitude 5.8 quake hits southern Japan

 An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 hit the Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Apr 19, 2016, 00:40 AM IST

Japan battles to care for 100,000 evacuees after quake

The twin quake disaster comes at a particularly sensitive for Abe, just months ahead of elections for the upper house of parliament.

Apr 18, 2016, 21:24 PM IST

Japan earthquake rattles markets as factories shut; survivors queue for food

The Japanese share market fell more than 3 percent on Monday after a series of earthquakes measuring up to 7.3 magnitude struck a southern manufacturing hub, killing at least 42 people and forcing major companies to close factories.

Apr 18, 2016, 18:16 PM IST

Strong earthquake in Ecuador kills 28, neighboring Peru issues tsunami alert

At least 28 people died in Ecuador when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the country`s northwest Pacific coast late on Saturday, causing "considerable damage" near the epicenter as well as in the largest city of Guayaquil.

Apr 17, 2016, 08:41 AM IST

Strong earthquakes hit Japan; at least two dead, dozens injured

A strong earthquake struck Japan, as per reports on Thursday.

Apr 14, 2016, 18:25 PM IST

See it to believe it: Unexpected Tsunami in Japan caught-on-camera by tourist!

In a completely bizarre yet shocking incident, a monster 'Tsunami' got trapped in the camera of a tourist in Japan.

Apr 12, 2016, 20:46 PM IST

6.0-magnitude earthquake hits off Indonesia: USGS

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit off the Indonesian island of Java late Wednesday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was immediately issued.

Apr 06, 2016, 21:40 PM IST

Tsunami alert issued after large quake hits off Vanuatu

A large 7.2 quake struck off the coast of the South Pacific islands of Vanuatu on Sunday and there was a possibility of tsunamis, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said.

Apr 03, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

Strong 6.0-magnitude quake hits off Japan coast; no tsunami

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's southwest coast on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but local authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami.

Apr 01, 2016, 09:08 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi salutes Japanese resilience

Japan paused today to mark five years since an offshore earthquake spawned a monster tsunami that left about 18,500 people dead or missing.

Mar 11, 2016, 10:58 AM IST

Japan marks 2011 earthquake, tsunami, nuclear disaster

Japan pauses on Friday to mark five years since an offshore earthquake spawned a monster tsunami that left about 18,500 people dead or missing along its northeastern coast and sparked the worst nuclear disaster in a quarter century.

Mar 11, 2016, 09:55 AM IST

Aftershocks rock Indonesia after 7.8 magnitude quake, calls for calm

Strong aftershocks rocked Indonesia early on Thursday after a massive undersea earthquake sparked fears of a region-wide disaster similar to the 2004 Indian Ocean quake and tsunami that killed more than 200,000 people.

Mar 03, 2016, 13:29 PM IST

Rescuers check remote Indonesian islands after quake

A ship carrying military personnel and search and rescue officials was dispatched Thursday to check on remote island communities in western Indonesia a day after a powerful earthquake, as strong aftershocks rattled the region.

Mar 03, 2016, 11:56 AM IST

Deep-ocean sound waves may aid tsunami detection

The researchers have developed a general theory that connects gravity waves and acoustic waves.

Mar 01, 2016, 13:51 PM IST

Earthquake shakes Tokyo, no tsunami risk

The epicenter was in Kawasaki city, just south of the border with Tokyo.

Feb 05, 2016, 07:31 AM IST

6.1 magnitude quake rattles Indonesia's Sumatra: USGS

A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sumatra on Sunday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Nov 08, 2015, 19:24 PM IST