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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 ...

A tsunami warning was canceled for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake was shallow, striking the Pacific island nation at a ...

The NWS National Tsunami Warning Center determined that there was no tsunami expected. Could a tsunami hit San Diego?In 2010, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile, created a tsunami, and damaged ...

I don't want to travel there. It's hurricane season. Visiting Aunt Carol in the summer. Oh no, wildfire risk. Knowing where and when natural disasters may occur can help you plan your moves.