Tsunamis have nothing to do with the wind-generated waves we're used to seeing, or the tides—they’re a set of ocean waves caused by the rapid displacement of water. Most commonly, this happens ...

Tsunamis rise up On the ocean surface, tsunamis start as a ripple capable of passing under a ship unnoticed, but they become giants as they approach land and the ocean becomes shallow.

Your essential guide to understanding tsunamis, including how they're caused, their devastating effects, and how early warning systems work.

Other than timing, however, tsunamis are highly unpredictable. How tsunamis work A tsunami is not a single wave, but a series that behave much like the waves rippling out from a stone dropped in a ...

Tsunamis are rare but can cause mass destruction. Here’s what you need to know about the science behind them.

Giant tsunamis are some of the most powerful and devastating natural disasters on Earth. But how do they actually work? In this video, we break down the science behind giant tsunamis, explaining ...

This cute animation explains that though normal waves are formed from above, tsunamis come from below from volcanic eruptions, landslides and earthquakes. They’re the real monsters of the sea.

Earthquakes and tsunamis, such as the powerful quake that occurred Sept. 29 in the South Pacific and the wave it generated, can often go hand-in-hand.

When a powerful 8.7 magnitude quake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, it triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, showcasing how swiftly tectonic shifts can stir the sea into chaos ...