Tsunami detection buoy washes ashore in Oregon
DART Buoy used for detecting tsunami waves washed ashore this week, the National Weather Service in Portland confirmed.
DART Buoy used for detecting tsunami waves washed ashore this week, the National Weather Service in Portland confirmed.
Tsunami threat triggered Gray's Harbor emergency alert - but nobody got it
ABERDEEN, Wash. -- A 7.9 earthquake under the Gulf of Alaska led to a Tsunami Watch along the entire west coast Tuesday morning, including Washington.
ABERDEEN, Wash. -- A 7.9 earthquake under the Gulf of Alaska led to a Tsunami Watch along the entire west coast Tuesday morning, including Washington.
'I would have been dead': Many in Grays Harbor slept through tsunami danger
GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, Wash. - The timing of the earthquake in Alaska early Tuesday morning that triggered a tsunami watch on the West Coast gave people in Grays Harbor County a close look at a worst-case scenario.On Tuesday at Duffy’s Restaurant, many customers said they slept right through the potential danger.“If it had happened, I would have been dead,” Norma Carter said.
GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, Wash. - The timing of the earthquake in Alaska early Tuesday morning that triggered a tsunami watch on the West Coast gave people in Grays Harbor County a close look at a worst-case scenario.On Tuesday at Duffy’s Restaurant, many customers said they slept right through the potential danger.“If it had happened, I would have been dead,” Norma Carter said.
Alaska earthquake shows complexity of tsunami warnings
The powerful earthquake that struck beneath the Gulf of Alaska early Tuesday generated a tsunami, but before gauges could show that it was very small, warnings went out to a vast swath of the state and British Columbia, while a lower-level alert targeted the rest of the West Coast.The magnitude-7.9 earthquake set in motion complex analysis that eventually downgraded and called off all alerts in less than four hours, but the protocol for the initial warnings only considered magnitude and location, said David Hale, a lead decision maker at the National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska.
The powerful earthquake that struck beneath the Gulf of Alaska early Tuesday generated a tsunami, but before gauges could show that it was very small, warnings went out to a vast swath of the state and British Columbia, while a lower-level alert targeted the rest of the West Coast.The magnitude-7.9 earthquake set in motion complex analysis that eventually downgraded and called off all alerts in less than four hours, but the protocol for the initial warnings only considered magnitude and location, said David Hale, a lead decision maker at the National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska.
Alaska hit by 7.9 earthquake; tsunami warning canceled
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A powerful earthquake struck off an island in the Gulf of Alaska, prompting a tsunami threat that sent the state's residents along the southern coast and western Canada fleeing for higher ground just after midnight Tuesday.After a few intense hours, the tsunami warning was canceled, allowing people to return home from shelters.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A powerful earthquake struck off an island in the Gulf of Alaska, prompting a tsunami threat that sent the state's residents along the southern coast and western Canada fleeing for higher ground just after midnight Tuesday.After a few intense hours, the tsunami warning was canceled, allowing people to return home from shelters.
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes off Caribbean coast of Honduras
HONDURAS – A magnitude 7.6 earthquake registered in the Caribbean Tuesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey.The epicenter is located off the northern coast of Honduras.
HONDURAS – A magnitude 7.6 earthquake registered in the Caribbean Tuesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey.The epicenter is located off the northern coast of Honduras.
More than a dozen small earthquakes overnight near Mt. St. Helens
MORTON, Wash. -- No damage has been reported after a cluster of small earthquakes in the Mt.
MORTON, Wash. -- No damage has been reported after a cluster of small earthquakes in the Mt.
Over 400 dead from earthquake in Iran-Iraq border area
Rescuers dug with their bare hands Monday through the debris of buildings brought down by a powerful earthquake that killed more than 400 people in the once-contested mountainous border region between Iraq and Iran, with nearly all of the victims in an area rebuilt since the end of the ruinous 1980s war.
Rescuers dug with their bare hands Monday through the debris of buildings brought down by a powerful earthquake that killed more than 400 people in the once-contested mountainous border region between Iraq and Iran, with nearly all of the victims in an area rebuilt since the end of the ruinous 1980s war.
Iranians report at least 140 dead, 860 injured from quake
A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit the region along the border between Iran and Iraq on Sunday, killing at least 61 people and injuring 300 in Iran, an Iranian official said.
A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit the region along the border between Iran and Iraq on Sunday, killing at least 61 people and injuring 300 in Iran, an Iranian official said.
Earthquake retrofits of homes: What's involved, the cost, and how new technology could help
SEATTLE -- "Peace of mind," says Kim Grgich, explaining why she did a seismic retrofit to her 1926 home on Seattle's Queen Anne Hill.When asked why others should do the same, because then "their house is not going to slip off the foundation -- and crumble."Grgich is one of the few in Seattle that's ready for the "Big One".
SEATTLE -- "Peace of mind," says Kim Grgich, explaining why she did a seismic retrofit to her 1926 home on Seattle's Queen Anne Hill.When asked why others should do the same, because then "their house is not going to slip off the foundation -- and crumble."Grgich is one of the few in Seattle that's ready for the "Big One".
Magnitude 3.9 earthquake strikes off California coast
The U.S. Geological Survey says the earthquake hit at midnight Tuesday and had an epicenter about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of San Clemente Island.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the earthquake hit at midnight Tuesday and had an epicenter about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of San Clemente Island.
Mexican store owner in Burien reflects on Mexico City earthquake
BURIEN, Wash. – Two massive earthquakes have ripped through two Mexican cities just 12 days apart.
BURIEN, Wash. – Two massive earthquakes have ripped through two Mexican cities just 12 days apart.
Death toll rises to at least 226 from Mexico earthquake
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's civil defense agency says the death toll has risen to 226 from Tuesday's magnitude 7.1 earthquake that knocked down dozens of buildings in Mexico City and nearby states.The official Twitter feed of agency head Luis Felipe Puente said early Wednesday that 117 people were confirmed dead in Mexico City, and 55 died in Morelos state, which is just south of the capital.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's civil defense agency says the death toll has risen to 226 from Tuesday's magnitude 7.1 earthquake that knocked down dozens of buildings in Mexico City and nearby states.The official Twitter feed of agency head Luis Felipe Puente said early Wednesday that 117 people were confirmed dead in Mexico City, and 55 died in Morelos state, which is just south of the capital.
Death toll rises to 60 in powerful Mexico earthquake
MEXICO CITY -- One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Mexico struck off the country's southern coast, toppling hundreds of buildings and sending panicked people fleeing into the streets in the middle of the night.
MEXICO CITY -- One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Mexico struck off the country's southern coast, toppling hundreds of buildings and sending panicked people fleeing into the streets in the middle of the night.
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hits island in Alaska's Aleutian chain
The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that the earthquake struck 3:24 p.m. Sunday Alaska time on Adak Island near the far west end of the Aleutians.
The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that the earthquake struck 3:24 p.m. Sunday Alaska time on Adak Island near the far west end of the Aleutians.
Magnitude 2.8 earthquake rattles Enumclaw
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck Enumclaw about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. It's the second quake recorded in the Pacific Northwest within the past 24 hours.
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck Enumclaw about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. It's the second quake recorded in the Pacific Northwest within the past 24 hours.
Quake in Philippines knocks down building, kills 2, injures 100
A strong, shallow earthquake shook the central Philippines on Thursday, leaving at least two people dead and injuring more than 100, including several in a collapsed building where others were trapped for several hours, officials said.
A strong, shallow earthquake shook the central Philippines on Thursday, leaving at least two people dead and injuring more than 100, including several in a collapsed building where others were trapped for several hours, officials said.
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rouses slumbering Montana residents
LINCOLN, Mont. -- The strongest earthquake to hit Montana in more than half a century sent bartenders jumping over bars, food falling off grocery store shelves and awakened residents and dogs more than 30 miles (48 kilometers) from its epicenter.There were no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage from the magnitude 5.8 earthquake that hit at about 12:30 a.m. Thursday, but the eight patrons at the Wilderness Bar in Lincoln headed for the doors as stools and glass bottles started falling over."I just jumped over the bar and pretty much landed in a guy's lap," bartender Sheri Deluca told the Great Falls Tribune.At the nearby Wheel Inn Tavern, bartender Lisa Large said the power went out and bottles flew off the shelves."It slopped all the grease outta the fryer," she told the Missoulian. "The kitchen's a mess right now."Food was knocked off grocery store shelves in Lincoln and Helena.
LINCOLN, Mont. -- The strongest earthquake to hit Montana in more than half a century sent bartenders jumping over bars, food falling off grocery store shelves and awakened residents and dogs more than 30 miles (48 kilometers) from its epicenter.There were no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage from the magnitude 5.8 earthquake that hit at about 12:30 a.m. Thursday, but the eight patrons at the Wilderness Bar in Lincoln headed for the doors as stools and glass bottles started falling over."I just jumped over the bar and pretty much landed in a guy's lap," bartender Sheri Deluca told the Great Falls Tribune.At the nearby Wheel Inn Tavern, bartender Lisa Large said the power went out and bottles flew off the shelves."It slopped all the grease outta the fryer," she told the Missoulian. "The kitchen's a mess right now."Food was knocked off grocery store shelves in Lincoln and Helena.
Western Montana rattled by strong earthquakes; felt in Eastern Washington
LINCOLN, Mont. — Two strong earthquakes hit western Montana early Thursday.The U.S. Geological Survey says a preliminary magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck early Thursday morning about 6 miles southeast of Lincoln, 36 miles northwest of Helena and 67 miles east of Missoula.
LINCOLN, Mont. — Two strong earthquakes hit western Montana early Thursday.The U.S. Geological Survey says a preliminary magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck early Thursday morning about 6 miles southeast of Lincoln, 36 miles northwest of Helena and 67 miles east of Missoula.
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake shakes Olympic Peninsula northwest of Seattle
SEATTLE -- A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Thursday night about 13 miles west-northwest of Poulsbo, the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network said.The U.S. Geological Survey says the small earthquake occurred at about 8:55 p.m. with a depth of nearly 33 miles.It was centered less than a mile east of Quilcene.The USGS says more than 250 people reported feeling the tremor as of Thursday evening.No injuries or damage was immediately reported.
SEATTLE -- A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Thursday night about 13 miles west-northwest of Poulsbo, the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network said.The U.S. Geological Survey says the small earthquake occurred at about 8:55 p.m. with a depth of nearly 33 miles.It was centered less than a mile east of Quilcene.The USGS says more than 250 people reported feeling the tremor as of Thursday evening.No injuries or damage was immediately reported.