Tsunami safety: what to do before, during, and after an alert

When a tsunami warning is issued, acting quickly and knowledgeably can save lives. On July 29, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake —the sixth largest ever recorded— struck Russia. As a result of the powerful quake, tsunami warnings were issued in several countries across the Pacific Ocean. Although many of these alerts have since been lifted, the […]
Top U.S. states most affected by hurricanes

Since 1851, only four Category 5 hurricanes have been recorded in the United States, which states have been affected? The United States is facing a 2024 hurricane season that has begun early and with intense storms, causing flooding, power outages, and losses. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates an 85% chance that this […]