The most recent risk assessment, outlined in maps published by the California Geological Survey, illustrate the devastation possible from extreme-but-realistic scenarios.

In a worst-case tsunami, sizeable areas of Alameda, Oakland, and Berkeley could be flooded up to an 18-foot elevation. The Tsunami Hazard Area is extended inland by 4 or 5 blocks in parts of ...

New government estimates show that this disaster would kill 300,000 in the worst-case scenario. This includes 215,000 deaths ...

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit about 100 ...

The Japanese government has warned of catastrophic economic damage and nearly 300,000 deaths when the next "megaquake" hits the archipelagic nation, according to a new estimation released on Monday.

The maps, updated with new data and modeling, show the potential inland reach of a tsunami in a worst-case scenario. Areas of concern include Alameda, Monterey, and San Mateo counties, where ...

For instance, a large tsunami could flood swaths of Marina del Rey, Long Beach and the nearby dual port complex to an elevation of up to 15 feet above sea level. A worst-case tsunami could bring ...

As a state, we’re kind of thinking about 1946 and the big tsunami where we lost 158 people on the Big Island. So it’s a good time for everybody to refresh their plans, take a ...

This is advice you’ve likely heard when preparing for a wildfire: Have an emergency kit prepared to transport crucial items like food, water, medication and flashlights in the case of a tsunami. This ...

March 26 is a practice drill for tsunami preparedness, and it’s worth making sure plans are in order in case of an emergency. (Redwood Coast Tsunami Work Group/Contributed) This coming Wednesday ...