Tsunami evacuation and risk management are critical components of disaster preparedness, especially in coastal areas prone to seismic activity. Recent research has focused on understanding ...

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake shook Thursday — and while Humboldt County evaded major structural damage and injuries, many locals bungled the tsunami evacuation. Of particular concern was a traffic ...

Ninety-five evacuation centers in 13 local government units (LGUs) in La Union have been identified to help ensure safety of ...

Your priority should be "higher," rather than "faster." 3. Discuss evacuation plans with people close to you in advance. 1. Earthquake reinforcements. 2. Shatterproof glass. 3. Fixing furniture etc.

The Oregon coast is undeniably alluring. Sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and outcroppings. Waterfalls, water spouts, sand dunes. Puffins, pelicans, cormorants. Elk and whales. In a state defined by access ...

Oregon scientists are hoping to help the coastal communities survive a major inundation in various ways. One of those is ...

A tsunami warning was lifted hours after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska in the US. The quake hit 280km (173 miles) south-east of Kodiak, at a depth of 25km, at 00:31 ...

His heart was pounding, he said. Evacuation by vehicles causing traffic jams. NHK was allowed to go inside a "tsunami evacuation building" near Naha Port after the tsunami warning and a later ...

Its maximum height was forecast at 5.3 meters. The district had held an annual tsunami evacuation drill, but the participation rate of residents was not high. Ichimachi said, “I knew in my head ...

Two major tsunami that swamped the east coast have been labelled a "missed opportunities", so what do we need to change to be prepared?