Most notably, the Alaskan earthquake of 1964 set off a catastrophic tsunami that devastated Crescent City, washing away 29 city blocks and killing at least 11 people. A series of nighttime waves ...

The March 26 tsunami drill will be at 11 a.m. and is for Humboldt, Del Norte and Mendocino counties. The drill urges residents to know their zone and to walk to higher ground if they live in a

The U.S. Virgin Islands took part in the annual Caribe Wave tsunami preparedness exercise Thursday, engaging residents and emergency agencies in a simulated tsunami response. The drill aimed to raise awareness of tsunami risks and ensure the community can respond quickly and safely in an emergency.

But a shallow quake shakes the ground more severely, meaning the likelihood of a major tsunami is increased. Hazardous waves could be possible for coasts within 300km (185 miles) of the quake ...