Meteorite impacts and other rare causes: Although much less common, large meteorites striking the ocean can create tsunamis, as can underwater nuclear tests and other large underwater explosions.

How tsunamis impact Hawaiʻi. The impact of a tsunami on Hawaiʻi can vary widely depending on where the tsunami originates and the specific characteristics of local geography.

Understanding Tsunamis: How These Powerful Waves Form And Impact Coasts A 7.0 earthquake near California prompted a tsunami warning on Thursday, which was later lifted.

Amy Palmer is referring to the Tsunami Warning that was issued Thursday in the Bay Area, and along the West Coast after a 7.0 earthquake struck off-shore along the Northern California Coast.

According to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 02:45 AM UTC, centered approximately ...

All this goes to show that the East Coast isn’t immune to far-field tsunami impacts—even from the other side of the planet. They also show that tsunamis don’t need an earthquake to be dangerous.

What you need to know about tsunami impacts on the Hawaiʻi islands by: Sandy Harjo Livingston. Posted: Sep 9, 2024 / 06:00 AM HST. Updated: Sep 9, 2024 / 12:46 PM HST.