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An earthquake that struck off the coast of California on Thursday sparked tsunami warnings for the coasts in California and Oregon.
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‘Freaking out’: Earthquake and tsunami warning create chaos in ...A powerful Northern California earthquake on Thursday followed by a widespread tsunami warning sent thousands of people fleeing inland amid mandatory evacuations and the threat of coastal flooding ...
This area is called the fault, and what happens along the fault is ultimately what determines how intense an earthquake or resulting tsunami will be.
One year ago, on January 1, 2024, a huge earthquake resulted in more than 200 deaths, mainly affecting the Noto region of Japan. In 2022, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake rattled the coast of Fukushima.
The National Weather Service has canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after there was a 7.0 magnitude earthquake.
A study on ground sinking after a major earthquake and guidance on tsunami preparedness show that both immediate safety steps and long-term readiness are important.