And even if one materializes, it's certainly possible not the entire hazard zone would flood. There are many scenarios where a tsunami could be forecast with many hours of warning, and the most at ...

Himalayan tsunami study reveals 2023 Sikkim flood details, warns of repeat disasters due to climate change impact.

The deadly South Lhonak Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Sikkim in October 2023 was triggered by the collapse of 14.7 ...

It was one of the greatest natural disasters of all time. On the morning of Boxing Day 2004, a massive tsunami hit the coast of the Indian Ocean. More than 230,000 people died, including many ...

An international study has investigated the causes and impacts of the devastating flood disaster in the Himalayas in October ...

In mid-March, the Tokyo-based IT giant tested its flood prediction app during a tsunami-evacuation drill in a coastal area of Kawasaki Ward in Kawasaki. Members of a neighborhood association and ...

The risk of death is high for those caught in the tsunami currents. Tsunami warning (1 meter to 3 meters): Flood damage will occur in low-lying areas, with a high risk of loss of life. Tsunami ...

And not all tsunamis will flood the entire hazard zone. If a tsunami is, say, more than four hours away from arriving, officials may be able to issue fine-tuned orders that will limit the scope of ...