It was caused by the Storegga slide ... The initial tsunami impact can be deadly. But tsunami flooding also drowns people, damages buildings, destroys infrastructure and spreads waste and disease.

These waves cause flooding and the majority of the deaths associated from tsunamis are caused by drowning. The flooding can contaminate water supplies and cause the destruction of homes.

A tsunami could bring fast-moving tides with strong currents and significant flooding that could cause “major damage” to the City of Alameda, according to the city. Alameda sent out an ...

Within 20 minutes, waves of water began to hit the coasts of surrounding islands. In Indonesia's Aceh province in Northern ...

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

Drowning is the most common cause of death associated with a tsunami. Tsunami waves and the receding water are very destructive to structures in the run-up zone. Other hazards include flooding ...

In a comprehensive analysis, researchers present the divers, causes, and impacts of the catastrophic 2023 Sikkim glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF ...

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

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

A massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan earlier this year ... As a result of the disruption caused by the floods, Seagate anticipates hard drive supply will be constrained throughout ...