Tsunami
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Major earthquake off Mexican coast triggers tsunami threatA powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning.WorldJul 17
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Alaska landslide set off CN Tower-sized tsunami last year — and a warning for B.C.The study found the tsunami might not have happened but for the rapid retreat of a glacier that would have been in the landslide's path.CanadaMay 6
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7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, tsunami alert liftedOfficials said there was a one per cent chance for a mega-quake, compared to a 0.1 per cent chance during normal times, in the next week or so following the powerful quakeWorldApr 20
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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake injures 23 in Japan, triggers tsunamiThe magnitude 7.2 quake struck off the coast of Hokkaido, near the coastal city of Aomori with an epicenter about 50 kilometers (about 30 miles) below the sea surface.WorldDec 8, 2025
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Now-cancelled tsunami advisory shows we ‘know we’re ready,’ B.C. premier saysA tsunami advisory has been cancelled for all of B.C. after a major earthquake hit Russia's Far East region, one of the strongest quakes ever recorded.CanadaJul 30, 2025
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Why this coastal B.C. community wants to build a tsunami evacuation towerLocated on Vancouver Island's west coast, the popular tourist destination sees its population of 2,500 nearly double during the busy summer months.EnvironmentApr 14, 2025
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Strong earthquake off U.S. west coast causes brief tsunami warningAn earthquake that struck off the coast of Ferndale, Calif. resulted in a tsunami warning that was later lifted for parts of Oregon and California's coastlines.U.S. NewsDec 5, 2024
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Strong earthquake rocks Taiwan, prompts tsunami warnings in regionA tsunami of up to three meters was expected to reach Japan's southwestern coast late Wednesday morning, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.WorldApr 2, 2024
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Japan inches forward on plan to release radioactive water into the seaJapanese officials argue the water from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be treated to legally releasable levels and further diluted with large amounts of seawater.WorldMay 24, 2023
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A tsunami from 9.0 earthquake would reach B.C. coast in about 20 minutes, research finds"We regularly work with communities on their tsunami activities preparedness and plans," Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, Bowinn Ma told Global News Tuesday.EnvironmentMay 9, 2023
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