Tsunamis
What happens when humans meddle with nature?
Seven ways in which our destruction of the natural world has led to deadly outcomes
Phoebe Weston
22, Nov, 2022 @7:00 AM
Terrawatch: Asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs triggered global mega-tsunami
Jumble of rocks in far-flung locations help researchers work out how big and how far-reaching impact would have been
Kate Ravilious
26, Oct, 2022 @5:00 AM
Marseille, Alexandria and Istanbul prepare for Mediterranean tsunami
Risk of significant tsunami within next 30 years is nearly 100%, Unesco says, as it urges coastal cities to become ‘tsunami-ready’
Karen McVeigh
23, Jun, 2022 @5:00 AM
A mega-tsunami in the Pacific north-west? It could be worse than predicted, study says
Scientists uncover worrying news about faults including Cascadia, which runs from Vancouver Island to northern California
Hallie Golden in Seattle
07, Jun, 2022 @10:00 AM
Tonga volcano: 84% of population affected by ashfall and tsunami
Some residents relocated after homes destroyed as communication remains ‘an acute challenge’ and more international relief on its way
Kate Lyons
24, Jan, 2022 @12:58 AM
‘Absolutely amazing’: Tongan man swept away by tsunami stayed afloat for 24 hours
Lisala Folau climbed a tree on his home island before being washed away and eventually managing to reach the capital
Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson
20, Jan, 2022 @6:12 AM
Tonga says volcanic eruption and tsunami an ‘unprecedented disaster’
Government issues first official update since huge blast on Saturday, saying death toll could rise
Oliver Holmes
18, Jan, 2022 @5:36 PM
Australia records 77 deaths on deadliest day of pandemic; national medical stockpile activated – as it happened
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Stephanie Convery (now) and Matilda Boseley (earlier)
18, Jan, 2022 @7:02 AM
Tonga volcano eruption: New Zealand and Australia send planes to assess tsunami damage
Blanket of ash hinders communications from towns believed to have been inundated by waves as first surveillance flights departs
Kate Lyons and Joshua Mcdonald
17, Jan, 2022 @2:53 AM
World No 1 issues statement saying he ‘respects’ court ruling – as it happened
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Nino Bucci (now) and Christopher Knaus (earlier)
16, Jan, 2022 @8:45 AM
Australia offers assistance to tsunami-hit Tonga after undersea volcano eruption
Minister for the Pacific says a surveillance aircraft would help gather information about the extent of the damage
Australian Associated Press
16, Jan, 2022 @7:29 AM
Tsunami from Tonga volcano eruption leaves trail of flood damage
Waves rush over island country while tidal surges are felt by small Pacific neighbours plus New Zealand, Australia, US and Japan
Joshua Mcdonald and agencies
16, Jan, 2022 @7:29 AM
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