Tsunami

Study Reveals Factors Behind Severity of 2024 Iida Bay Tsunami

Researchers from Tokyo Tech have uncovered the reasons behind the severity of the 2024 Iida Bay Tsunami, emphasizing the necessity for more accurate tsunami prediction technologies. The study delves into factors such as ocean floor topology, coastline shape, and seismic mechanisms linked to earthquakes that intensified the tsunamis. Implementing advanced countermeasures is crucial to safeguard against future occurrences.

Massive Ancient Tsunami Uncovered in Western Canada

University of Saskatchewan researchers make groundbreaking discovery of evidence of a massive tsunami that swept across ancient sea covering Western Canada and northern United States 445 million years ago. Dr. Brian Pratt and Dr. Colin Sproat shed light on this ancient natural disaster, providing valuable insights into the geological history of the region.