tsunami
Mathematician Proposes Blocking Tsunamis with Sound Waves
Whether or not we could ever engineer such a thing is uncertain.
Japanese Artist Spends 3+ Years Drawing Massive, Incredibly Detailed Tsunami
Three years, three months, and 12 days later, Manabu Ikeda's 'Rebirth,' is nothing short of epic.
Are These Giant Chaotic Illustrations Predicting Natural Disasters?
Prolific artist Manabu Ikeda told us about his work, and shared a glimpse of his current—and largest ever—illustration in-progress.
A 6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hit Off the California Coast
The quake could be felt as far south as the Bay Area and up north into Oregon, but wasn't strong enough to cause any property damage or injuries.
Scientists Are Building Rogue Waves in the Lab to Understand Why They Form
Some waves are as big as skyscrapers. They can be deadly.
How Much Energy Could We Really Harvest from an Earthquake?
A lot, it turns out. But not for very long.
A Great Wooden Wave Surges Through This Tsunami-Inspired Installation
Tadashi Kawamata captures the physical wonder and fatal fear of a natural disaster at Centre Pompidou-Metz.
These Stunning Images Aren't Drawings—They're Photos
Dutch artist Jasper de Beijer photographs historical dioramas to create surreal artwork.
Japanese Taxpayers Are Picking Up the $100B Tab for the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Five years ago today a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Japan unleashed a powerful tsunami, triggering one of the worst nuclear disasters in history.
Turns Out the Great Barrier Reef Is Protecting Australia From Tsunamis
Over the last half-century, Australia has been pretty garbage to the Reef. But it turns out it's been a better pal to us, than we've been to it.
Alert Fatigue? Mexico City Residents Bombarded with Earthquake Warnings
Two early warning alerts for barely perceptible tremors raise questions about whether system is being overused.