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Tsunami
'Kallakkadal' strikes coastal Kerala: What is it and how is it different from tsunami?
Kallakkadal is a geographical phenomenon which causes flooding through high waves in the south-west coast of India, predominantly during the pre-monsoon season which is from April to May.
03 April 2024, 09:12 IST
'Kallakkadal' strikes coastal Kerala: What is it and how is it different from tsunami?
03 April 2024, 09:12 IST
7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan; tsunami warnings issued
Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world's most seismically active areas. Japan accounts for about one-fifth of the world's earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater.
03 April 2024, 01:03 IST
7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan; tsunami warnings issued
03 April 2024, 01:03 IST
Japan to accept earthquake relief from US only
The US and Japan are discussing how and when the US Forces would coordinate with Japan's Self-Defence Forces on disaster relief efforts in and around the Noto peninsula.
05 January 2024, 07:19 IST
Japan to accept earthquake relief from US only
05 January 2024, 07:19 IST
Japan tsunami highlights: All warnings downgraded to advisories, people asked to remain alert about more possible quakes
Japan had a close shave after a 7.6 quake prompted tsunami warnings. While people evacuated and many were put up in shelters, the anticipated waves luckily did not hit the coast. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center had earlier said the threat had 'largely passed' and now NHK has reported Japan too lowering all their tsunami warnings to advisories. People have however been asked to remain alert for more quakes and the Indian embassy there has put out a list of emergency contact details for nationals there. 2024 got off to a tough start, but thankfully the worst was averted for Japan. Check out the highlights here.
01 January 2024, 17:30 IST
Japan tsunami highlights: All warnings downgraded to advisories, people asked to remain alert about more possible quakes
01 January 2024, 17:30 IST
Japan issues tsunami warning | 7.6 magnitude quake leaves six buried alive
01 January 2024, 13:05 IST
Japan issues tsunami warning | 7.6 magnitude quake leaves six buried alive
01 January 2024, 13:05 IST
Japan tsunami: How to use country's disaster messaging services
A 7.6 magnitude quake struck Japan, after which tsunami warnings were issued.
01 January 2024, 11:35 IST
Japan tsunami: How to use country's disaster messaging services
01 January 2024, 11:35 IST
Japan tsunami: Indian embassy issues emergency contact details; check here
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures shortly after 4 pm, one of them with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6.
01 January 2024, 10:49 IST
Japan tsunami: Indian embassy issues emergency contact details; check here
01 January 2024, 10:49 IST
North Korea issues tsunami warnings after massive Japan quake
Waves of up to 2.08 meters (6.8 ft) can reach its shore, Yonhap news reported citing the North's state radio.
01 January 2024, 10:45 IST
North Korea issues tsunami warnings after massive Japan quake
01 January 2024, 10:45 IST
Tsunami hits Japan after a series of strong earthquakes
Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority said in an emailed statement there have been no abnormalities found at the affected nuclear power plants, including Hokuriku Electric’s Shika nuclear power plant and Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear power plant.
01 January 2024, 10:20 IST
Tsunami hits Japan after a series of strong earthquakes
01 January 2024, 10:20 IST
Russia declares tsunami warnings in far eastern regions
A massive earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck central Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning and advisories for residents to evacuate.
01 January 2024, 10:02 IST
Russia declares tsunami warnings in far eastern regions
01 January 2024, 10:02 IST
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