A Michigan State University team is launching a project to study the underwater fault system where the 1946 tsunami originated, measuring vibrations of tectonic plates in the Alaskan-Aleutian subduction zone. This will help scientists assess whether the region poses a risk today and inform building codes.
Scientists have developed a method to identify where Earth's biggest earthquakes are most likely to occur, focusing on subduction zones. The approach uses GPS measurements to detect locked regions along faults, which store energy until a major earthquake triggers. While the method cannot predict tsunami size or timing, it can narrow do...
Asteroid impact created a massive dust cloud that trapped heat, causing widespread wildfires and spontaneous combustion. The cloud led to population collapse and atmospheric contamination, ultimately killing most dinosaurs and other species.
Researchers identified nine typical disaster chain types driven by endogenic and exogenic dynamics, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary integration to understand complex geological disaster chains. The study also emphasizes the importance of 'multi-critical phase transitions' in understanding dynamic processes of disaster chains.
Researchers found that the New York Bight is susceptible to continental shelf seiches, which can cause unanticipated flooding hours after storms pass. This phenomenon was mistakenly identified as tsunamis in 1938 and 1944, and recent smaller post-storm resurgences occurred in 2020.
A study proposes a new mechanism, the 'delayed seismic champagne effect,' where earthquakes can trigger fires by releasing methane from soft sediment layers beneath cities. The research found intense shaking that drove methane into a supersaturated state, leading to localized ruptures and rapid gas releases.
Researchers identified a massive landslide triggering a megatsunami in the Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska, which posed distinct hazards due to confined environment. The study highlights potential new tools for identifying and monitoring landslide-generated tsunamis, including precursory warning signals.
A massive 481-meter-high landslide-tsunami hit an Alaskan fjord, providing valuable lessons for those in steep, mountainous terrain. The event, triggered by glacial retreat, highlights the importance of improved monitoring to mitigate climate-related hazards.
New models reconstruct the movement of faults during the 8.8 magnitude Kamchatka earthquake, revealing limited shallow rupture and affecting tsunami risk. The study provides valuable insights into predicting giant earthquakes and protecting coastal communities.
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New research uses SWOT satellite data to detect two-dimensional tsunami wave patterns near the earthquake's source, offering critical insight for coastal risk evaluation. The study found that trailing tsunami waves are linked to an earthquake rupture occurring less than 10 kilometers beneath the trench.
Researchers analyzed satellite data from the NASA/CNES Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite to study the 2025 Kamchatka earthquake and resulting Pacific-spanning tsunami. The findings reveal that the tsunami was generated within 10 kilometers of the subduction-zone trench, providing new insights into tsunamigenesis.
Researchers discovered temperate trees, including oak, elm, and hazel, in Doggerland over 16,000 years ago, revealing a surprisingly hospitable environment. The study suggests that Doggerland may have supported early Mesolithic communities prior to flooding, shedding light on the region's ecological history and human settlement patterns.
Researchers drilled up to 7,906 meters below the sea surface to investigate what caused the Tōhoku-oki fault to rupture and trigger the earthquake. The clay layer was found to be soft, slippery, and exceptionally weak, allowing it to act like a natural 'tear line' that caused the fault to form.
Researchers previously estimated a powerful earthquake on Chalke Island in 1843 caused up to 600 deaths and a tsunami. However, a new study finds the event was likely a magnitude 5.93 earthquake with no deaths or tsunami reported at the time.
A new seafloor study revealed that a thin, clay-rich layer hidden beneath the seafloor enabled the 2011 Japan earthquake to rupture all the way to the trench, producing massive displacement. This finding could help scientists better understand and respond to other intense earthquakes and tsunamis.
Benizake salmon farming is expanding in Namie Town, Fukushima, with the help of Japan's Subsidy for Business Location program. The project aims to revitalize commercial activity and create employment opportunities for affected residents after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
Researchers confirm that a 30-meter-thick layer of soft and slippery pelagic clay at the Japan Trench enabled the earthquake to rupture all the way to the trench, producing a massive tsunami. The discovery sheds new light on why the 2011 earthquake behaved so differently from predicted models.
Researchers studying seismic signals from Alaska's Prince William Sound have identified unusual impulsive events that increase in rate from summer to winter, before coming to an abrupt halt. These events may be linked to water freezing and thawing within rock cracks beneath nearby Cascade Glacier.
A satellite deployed to measure ocean surface heights captured the first high-resolution track of a great subduction zone tsunami. The track shows an unexpectedly complex pattern of waves dispersing and scattering across the ocean basin.
The ACM Gordon Bell Prize-winning team developed a full-physics Bayesian inversion framework called 'digital twin' to predict tsunami early warning. This approach enabled real-time, data-driven forecasting with dynamic adaptivity, achieving a ten-billion-fold speedup over existing state-of-the-art methods.
A new study has analyzed a rare flooding event in the Maldives in July 2022 and found it could become a far more common occurrence in the future. By 2050, predicted rises in sea levels, coupled with increased extreme weather events, may result in such flooding happening every two to three years.
Researchers estimate a medieval tsunami struck Anegada between 1381 and 1391, based on analysis of coral skeletons. The finding supports efforts to prepare for future tsunamis in the Caribbean region.
A recently discovered chain of events in a Chilean earthquake was found to have supercharged its strength, breaching temperatures above 650 degrees Celsius and leading to increased shaking. The study's findings have implications for future earthquake hazard assessments and could support emergency response and long-term planning.
A new paper warns that the world's reliance on submarine cables poses significant risks to global communication, commerce, and security. The study highlights growing vulnerabilities to natural disasters and deliberate sabotage, sparking calls for diversification of global communications infrastructure beyond the ocean floor. Experts pr...
Researchers used a fiber-optic cable to capture calving dynamics across the fjord of a South Greenland glacier, documenting a 'crazy calving multiplier effect' that accelerates glacial mass loss. The data provides a deeper look at the relationship between ice and water, shedding light on the consequences of continued mass loss.
Researchers developed a customized parametric insurance system using Probabilistic Tsunami Risk Assessment (PTRA) to quantify tsunami losses and payouts. The proposed framework reduces overpayment by 60.9% while maintaining risk reduction, potentially saving lives and money.
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A recent study analyzed seismic waveform data from a tsunami earthquake (Mw 8.3-8.5) that occurred off the British South Sandwich Islands in 2021. The team found a combination of directional variation in rupture propagation and slow slip events contributing to long-duration shaking, differing from conventional models.
Researchers detected a slow slip earthquake in Japan's Nankai Fault, behaving like a tectonic shock absorber. The event revealed fluids are a key ingredient for slow earthquakes and confirmed that the fault releases pent-up energy harmlessly.
A team of researchers developed a machine learning model called Aurora that accurately forecasts various Earth systems, including air quality and tropical cyclone tracks. The model outperforms traditional systems at a fraction of the cost, enabling better preparedness for extreme weather events.
A 1,200-tonne boulder in Tonga is one of the largest known wave-transported rocks, providing new insights into past tsunamis. Numerical modelling suggests tsunami heights of 50m lasting 90 seconds dislodged the boulder from its cliff-edge origin.
Scientists have detected landslide-generated tsunamis using satellite data from a ship's receiver, providing life-saving information to coastal communities. The study shows the potential for this approach to improve tsunami detection and warning, confirming its effectiveness in detecting localized ground movement caused by landslides.
A meta-analysis of 15 studies with over 1,200 participants found TM to be highly effective in reducing stress and PTSD symptoms in diverse populations. The study showed a large effect size of 1.01 for TM compared to control groups, with rapid reductions in symptoms observed within one month of practicing TM.
A University of Cincinnati study found that machine learning models can aid clinicians in treating patients with spreading depolarizations (SDs), a condition that can cause significant brain damage. The algorithm was able to identify SD events with high sensitivity and specificity, detecting many events not identified by human scoring.
A new seismic study of Singapore reveals areas with increased risk of ground shaking, guiding urban growth and renewable energy development. The research identifies potential reservoirs for geothermal energy production and provides insights into the city-state's tectonic history.
Researchers found a correlation between solar heat and seismic activity, suggesting that incorporating solar activity predictions into detailed Earth temperature models can improve earthquake forecasts. This study sheds light on the role of solar heat in triggering earthquakes, potentially providing a more accurate prediction method.
A Japanese research team investigated the connection between housing damage from the Great East Japan Earthquake and all-cause mortality. The study found no significant relationship between the two, suggesting that public health efforts may have suppressed mortality rates.
Researchers used a remote seismic station to detect and characterize an earthquake swarm in American Samoa, producing a new catalog of events. The technique employed, combining single-station data with deep-learning models, can be useful in sparse monitoring regions.
Researchers used satellite data to track ground movements and detect acceleration leading up to the Anak Krakatau eruption. The study found a precursor to the collapse, highlighting the potential of remote sensing techniques for early warning systems.
Mangrove ecosystems in Andaman and Nicobar islands faced significant changes after the 2004 tsunami, with 97% of mangroves lost due to land subsidence and uplift. Local ecological conditions are often overlooked in governance frameworks, leading to failed restoration efforts.
The 2023 Sikkim flood was triggered by a landslide into South Lhonak Lake, releasing massive amounts of water and sediment that caused widespread devastation. Climate warming intensified the event, with heavy rainfall priming the landscape for landslides that compounded sediment transport and downstream destruction.
A recent study analyzed the devastating flood disaster in the Himalayas in October 2023, which destroyed large areas along and surrounding the Teesta River. The researchers reconstructed the exact time of its onset using high-resolution satellite images and digital elevation models.
A meta-analysis of 61 studies with over 3,400 participants found that Transcendental Meditation (TM) significantly outperforms other meditation techniques in treating PTSD. Results show TM produces large and consistent reductions in PTSD symptoms across various trauma populations.
A new framework evaluates tsunami risk to seaports and the global port network, estimating potential economic losses in trade caused by port disruptions. The study found that a Manila Trench tsunami could damage up to 15 international seaports under present-day sea-level conditions.
A new study by UCL researchers found no lasting changes in the Earth's climate after two massive asteroid impacts around 35.65 million years ago. The impact craters left behind no evidence of a shift in climate over 150,000 years.
The expedition aims to understand how extreme geohazards interact and improve the long-term safety of coastal regions. Researchers use innovative technologies to collect real-time data on earthquakes, ground movements, and volcanic gases.
The study discovered significant alterations in the region's state of stress and deformation following the 1975 Kalapana earthquake. The researchers found that Kīlauea's south flank experienced greater displacement prior to the earthquake, pointing to changes in mechanical properties influencing seismic activity.
Researchers propose that a fracture in oceanic crust beneath the volcano's caldera wall caused the massive January 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai. A seismic wave detected 750 kilometers from the seamount may provide valuable early warning signals for impending eruptions.
A new study reveals that a giant meteorite impact, equivalent to four Mount Everests, triggered a tsunami that mixed ocean debris and heated the atmosphere. This led to a rapid recovery of bacterial life, with iron-metabolizing bacteria flourishing in its wake.
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have captured high-resolution images of a five-mile asteroid impact crater buried deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean. The data reveals minute-by-minute chaos after collision, including rocks flowing upwards to the crater floor and an 800-metre-plus high tsunami. The findings confirm the Nadir Crater w...
Researchers used realistic numerical models to solve mysteries about Earth vibrations of unknown origin and discovered a 'seiche' phenomenon caused by a massive rockslide in the fjord. The event generated seismic waves detectable globally for nine days, highlighting the interrelations between climate change and geological processes.
A massive rockslide in East Greenland triggered a towering tsunami and a rare global seismic signal that resonated for nine days. The study reveals how climate change-induced events like glacial thinning can lead to significant geophysical phenomena with widespread impacts.
A massive landslide triggered by climate change melted the glacier at its base, causing a 200-meter (650-foot) tall tsunami that rocked back and forth inside a narrow fjord for nine days. The resulting seiche generated seismic waves that reverberated through Earth's crust, baffling scientists worldwide.
A landslide in remote Greenland caused a mega-tsunami that sloshed back and forth across a fjord for nine days, generating vibrations throughout the Earth. The study used mathematical models to recreate the event and demonstrate how the sloshing of water would have continued, matching global seismic recordings.
A recent study found that the 2023 Greenland megatsunami generated a week-long oscillating wave in Dickson Fjord, revealing new insights into seiche dynamics. The research also sheds light on the impacts of landslides in Greenland and similar regions around the world.
A large landslide triggered a megatsunami in Greenland's Dickson Fjord, causing a standing wave that sloshed back and forth for over a week. Researchers detected the unusual event using seismic signals recorded at stations worldwide.
Researchers tested GNSS data for rapid landslide prediction and found near real-time prediction possible within 40 minutes, according to Chen and colleagues. The study highlighted the importance of continuous monitoring and improved prediction models for regions susceptible to landslides.
A recent study improves earthquake and tsunami hazard assessment by revealing the Cascadia Subduction Zone's complex geometry. The zone is divided into four segments, each potentially insulated against movements, and has a megathrust fault that can trigger massive earthquakes and tsunamis.
The study identified two main reasons for the amplification of tsunamis: a lens effect due to shallow waters and wave refraction, as well as diffraction at capes and multiple reflections. These local conditions contributed to the high tsunamis in Iida Bay.