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Tsunami scare tests new life-saving proceduresupdated: Wed Apr 11 2012 14:45:00

Indonesia's response to a massive earthquake and a tsunami scare Wednesday highlights a critical reality: Warning systems and emergency responses have come a long way since the catastrophe of eight years ago.

2011: Japan tsunami brings destructionupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 12:48:00

A look at the day of destruction caused by an earthquake and tsunami off the Japanese coast.

Video made Japan tsunami 'more real'updated: Fri Mar 09 2012 12:48:00

One year ago, the world watched as a massive tsunami engulfed entire communities in northern Japan.

Japan one year on: What's changed?updated: Thu Mar 01 2012 07:12:00

It's the small details in the before-and-after photographs from tsunami-hit Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan that are the most telling. A year later, there's not one power pole, wall-mounted gas meter or roadside curb that hasn't been meticulously attended to.

Aftershocks rattle Philippines; quake death toll climbs to 15updated: Mon Feb 06 2012 18:15:00

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Monday off the third-largest island in the Philippines has killed at least 15 people, the government said.

Philippines issues local tsunami alert after quake hits between islandsupdated: Mon Feb 06 2012 06:48:00

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Monday off the third-largest island in the Philippines, prompting the country to issue a tsunami alert for the coastlines near the epicenter.

Tsunami warning after Sumatra quakeupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 07:19:00

CNN's Jennifer Delgado details the location of the Sumatra earthquake.

Magnitude 6.8 quake hits Japanupdated: Mon Jan 02 2012 05:39:00

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck off the coast of Japan on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

7.3-magnitude quake strikes in Pacific, near Fiji islandsupdated: Thu Sep 15 2011 17:42:00

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck early Friday in the Fiji islands region of the Pacific Ocean, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Quake a wake-up call for Eastern U.S.updated: Fri Aug 26 2011 07:42:00

The East Coast of the United States was shaken up by a moderate earthquake on Tuesday that was felt from Maine to Florida, Virginia to Illinois. On TV we saw people run out of buildings, thinking it might be a terrorist attack. Social media was buzzing with comments and testimonies.

Quake caused communications meltdownupdated: Fri Aug 26 2011 07:42:00

Cell phone networks failed in Tuesday's earthquake in Va. The FCC fears it could happen again because of Irene.

Tsunami warning canceled after quake jolts area north of New Zealandupdated: Wed Jul 06 2011 22:13:00

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center canceled a tsunami warning less than an hour after it was issued Wednesday for Kermadec Island, Tonga and New Zealand. A tsunami was detected following a major earthquake nearby.

Orphaned by the tsunamiupdated: Tue Jun 07 2011 06:09:00

Children orphaned in Japan's tsunami are living a trauma that never ends. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

IAEA report: Japan nuclear plant was not ready for huge tsunami wavesupdated: Wed Jun 01 2011 06:01:00

The United Nations nuclear watchdog agency said Wednesday that Japan underestimated the hazard posed by tsunamis to nuclear plants but praised the country's response to the Fukushima Daiichi crisis as "exemplary."

Quake moved Japan coast 8 feet, shifted Earth's axisupdated: Wed Apr 20 2011 10:16:00

The powerful earthquake that unleashed a devastating tsunami Friday appears to have moved the main island of Japan by 8 feet (2.4 meters) and shifted the Earth on its axis.

Survivor describes quake, roof collapseupdated: Wed Apr 20 2011 10:16:00

iReporter Aaron Lace describes seeing a roof collapse in Tokyo, Japan, as an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck.

Learning from Japan's tsunamiupdated: Wed Apr 13 2011 05:41:00

Scientists investigate the Japan tsunami aftermath in hopes of finding new ways to save lives. Martin Savidge reports.

In the tsunami aftermath, efforts are focused on new defensesupdated: Wed Apr 13 2011 05:41:00

Just over a month after the worst natural disaster in modern Japanese history, scientists and researchers are still trying to piece together the mystery of exactly how and why some areas were wiped out by tsunami and others escaped.

Tsunami survivors rescue photos as a reminder of life before disasterupdated: Sun Apr 10 2011 19:29:00

Across vast lands filled with mounds of rubble, villagers sort through items caked with mud, trying to salvage traces of their lives before a massive tsunami swept everything away one month ago.

Misplaced trust: 30-foot tsunami wall didn't save Japanese villageupdated: Fri Apr 01 2011 02:37:00

Kawasaki Takeshi tried to hide his eyes as he breaks down. He is reliving the moment the "great wave" chased him and his wife into the hills.

30 ft wall couldn't stop second tsunamiupdated: Fri Apr 01 2011 02:37:00

Residents of a Japanese village devastated by two tsunamis try to cope with their loss. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports.

Tsunami advisory issued in Japanupdated: Mon Mar 28 2011 05:43:00

Authorities issue a tsunami advisory for coastal areas of Miyagi Prefecture after a 6.5-magnitude quake hits the region.

Japan calls off tsunami advisoryupdated: Mon Mar 28 2011 05:43:00

Japanese authorities on Monday called off a tsunami advisory after a 6.5-magnitude earthquake off the country's northeast coast produced little more than ripples.

Tsunami advisory rekindles fear among survivors in Japanupdated: Mon Mar 28 2011 02:54:00

A tsunami advisory issued in northeast Japan on Monday shook the survivors of a massive earthquake and tidal wave that left thousands dead earlier this month.

Tsunami survivors lose hopeupdated: Tue Mar 22 2011 10:46:00

Tsunami survivors face the grim task of locating and identifying the dead while trying to move on with their lives.

Tuchman: Tsunami debris impenetrableupdated: Sun Mar 20 2011 11:21:00

CNN's Gary Tuchman describes the scene in Kesennuma, Japan, more than a week after the quake and tsunami.

Hard-hit town searches, grieves in aftermath of killer tsunamiupdated: Mon Mar 14 2011 11:45:00

As some in Japan officially kicked off their first work week Monday since its epic earthquake and tsunami, others -- especially in the country's northeast -- grieved the loss of loved ones, kept fleeting hopes that missing could be found alive and tried to come to grips with a disaster that literally tore some communities apart.

The remains of a Japanese townupdated: Mon Mar 14 2011 11:45:00

CNN's Paula Hancocks reports on the relief effort and new tsunami fears in a Japanese coastal town.

Surge from Japan tsunami reaches U.S.updated: Sat Mar 12 2011 12:09:00

Boats and docks in California suffer some serious damage following a surge from the tsunami that hit Japan.

As U.S. damage measured, emergency declared in California countiesupdated: Sat Mar 12 2011 12:09:00

One person was reported dead and numerous boats and harbors suffered damage in the United States after the tsunami triggered by the massive earthquake off Japan swept across the Pacific Ocean at jet speed Friday.

Tsunami warnings and advisories remain across Pacific regionupdated: Fri Mar 11 2011 18:46:00

Tsunami waves that raced across the Pacific Ocean triggered warnings in more than 50 countries and territories Friday, but there were few immediate reports of major damage outside of Japan.

Cruise ships at sea safe from tsunami's destructionupdated: Fri Mar 11 2011 18:17:00

Friends and family are anxious to connect with cruise passengers in the Pacific as tsunamis spawned by Japan's massive earthquake roll through the ocean.

How a tsunami can strike within minutesupdated: Fri Mar 11 2011 15:39:00

The world is much better prepared today for dealing with the far-away effects of a tsunami, but the severe underwater earthquake Friday would have given residents of nearby northeastern Japan only minutes to respond to a destructive wave of water, according to civil engineering expert Philip Liu.

Tsunami warnings issued throughout Pacificupdated: Fri Mar 11 2011 08:01:00

On Friday, March 11, 2011 at 2:46 p.m. local time, an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck just off the east coast of Japan. As a result, tsunami warnings were issued across a majority of the pacific region. This map shows estimated arrival times for tsunami waves at various points, should they occur.

U.S., Canada threatened by tsunamiupdated: Fri Mar 11 2011 05:53:00

A tsunami warning has been issued for the western coastal areas of the United States and Canada after a massive earthquake struck off the coast of Japan.

Tsunami warning issued after strong quake in Pacificupdated: Sat Dec 25 2010 09:14:00

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean's Vanuatu Islands region early Sunday, prompting a tsunami warning for the area, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Quake near Japanese islands triggers tsunami warningupdated: Tue Dec 21 2010 13:36:00

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake off the coast of Japan early Wednesday triggered a tsunami warning for a group of remote islands and an advisory for the southern region of the country, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said.

Need, death toll mount in Indonesiaupdated: Sun Oct 31 2010 08:42:00

The death toll has gone up to 449 after a massive earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast, triggering a tsunami and leaving hundreds injured, authorities said Sunday.

Tsunami kills 30 in one villageupdated: Sat Oct 30 2010 05:31:00

Village residents hide in the hills after a tsunami, as CNN's Paula Hancocks reports.

Rescue crews find 135 missing people after Indonesia quakeupdated: Sat Oct 30 2010 05:31:00

Rescue crews have found 135 missing people after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast, triggering a tsunami and leaving hundreds dead, authorities said Saturday.

Government considers relocations after Indonesian tsunamiupdated: Sat Oct 30 2010 00:25:00

The toll climbed to 413 dead and 298 missing four days after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast, triggering a tsunami, officials said Friday.

Aid trickles into Indonesia quake and tsunami zoneupdated: Thu Oct 28 2010 06:02:00

Help trickled in Thursday, three days after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia, triggering a tsunami that has killed at least 311 people and left more than 400 missing.

Pacific tsunami warning canceledupdated: Thu May 27 2010 20:42:00

A tsunami warning was canceled Friday for Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean when the threat from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake had passed.

Quake strikes off Indonesia coastupdated: Sun May 09 2010 03:29:00

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday but did not trigger a tsunami, the National Weather Service said.

Geophysicist puts quake in persepctiveupdated: Tue Apr 06 2010 22:19:00

Geophysicist Susan Potter talks about the known statistics surrounding an earthquake that hit off the coast of Indonesia.

7.7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesiaupdated: Tue Apr 06 2010 22:19:00

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Wednesday, triggering two tsunamis and injuring several people, officials said.

Three strong earthquakes strike Chile in quick successionupdated: Thu Mar 11 2010 16:23:00

Three strong earthquakes rocked Chile on Thursday, causing significant damage in at least one city, the country's newly inaugurated president said Thursday.

Aftershocks alter Pinera plansupdated: Thu Mar 11 2010 16:23:00

Strong aftershocks rock Chile as the country swears in a new president. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

Japan evacuates coastupdated: Mon Mar 01 2010 19:17:00

CNN's Kyung Lah says this is the first time in 15 years Japan is evacuating coastal residents.

Thousands begin evacuating in Japan as threat of tsunami nearsupdated: Mon Mar 01 2010 19:17:00

Tens of thousands of residents began evacuating Sunday morning from coastal Japan in anticipation of a possible tsunami following Chile's 8.8-magnitude earthquake.

Japan 'cautious' as tsunami alert is canceledupdated: Sun Feb 28 2010 11:31:00

Tsunami warnings were canceled for all countries Sunday, a day after a deadly 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile, forecasters said.

Girl rescued in Chileupdated: Sat Feb 27 2010 23:07:00

A girl was pulled from a quake-damaged building in Concepcion, Chile.

Chile earthquake update: At least 2 million affected, president saysupdated: Sat Feb 27 2010 23:07:00

12:56 p.m. -- More than 300 people have been confirmed dead in the quake, according to Chile's Office of Emergency Management.

Tsunami lessons for Haitiupdated: Wed Jan 20 2010 20:10:00

Lessons learned in the 2004 tsunami are being applied in the aftermath of Haiti's earthquake. CNN's Jim Boulden reports.

Strong quake shakes Tongaupdated: Thu Oct 01 2009 23:41:00

A strong earthquake Friday rattled Tonga -- and more than a few nerves.

Destruction in Apia, Samoaupdated: Thu Oct 01 2009 23:41:00

Hugh Williams reports on the devastation in the aftermath of a tsunami in Apia, Samoa.

'River of rocks ... and cars'updated: Thu Oct 01 2009 23:40:00

Joey Cummings talks to CNN's John Roberts about the devastation in American Samoa after it was hit by a tsunami.

Samoan islands shaken by second quakeupdated: Thu Oct 01 2009 23:40:00

Another earthquake struck Wednesday near the Samoan islands, an area already devastated by earthquake and tsunami damage which killed more than 130 people.

Samoa quake turns deadlyupdated: Thu Oct 01 2009 11:11:00

Dr. Saloma Laumoli tells CNN about the deaths and damage left by the magnitude 8.0 quake near American Samoa.

Quake, tsunami near American Samoa kills at least 22updated: Thu Oct 01 2009 11:11:00

A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck the Pacific near American Samoa, triggering towering tsunami waves that gushed over the island and leaving at least 22 people dead.

They have just minutes to issue tsunami warningupdated: Thu Oct 01 2009 10:54:00

When an earthquake threatens to turn part of an ocean into fast-moving walls of water, tsunami warning scientists can do nothing for the first five minutes except wait for information. But within the next five minutes, they have to decide whether to issue a warning of danger.

Tsunami watch follows quakesupdated: Mon Aug 10 2009 18:52:00

Two unrelated earthquakes have triggered tsunami watches in two parts of the world. CNN's Chad Myers reports.

Tsunami watch issued for five countries canceledupdated: Mon Aug 10 2009 18:52:00

A tsunami watch issued for five nations after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean was canceled about two hours later.

Major quakes hit Japan and Indonesiaupdated: Wed Sep 10 2008 21:38:00

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattled Japan on Thursday, within minutes of a magnitude 6.6 earthquake in Indonesia, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Time.com: Are We Ready for Another Tsunami? updated: Thu Sep 13 2007 05:15:00

Powerful quakes in Indonesia recall the 2004 tragedy and prompt worries over whether we're prepared for the next one

Time.com: Second Powerful Quake Hits Indonesiaupdated: Thu Sep 13 2007 00:00:00

The second powerful earthquake in as many days shook western Indonesia Thursday, collapsing buildings in a coastal city and triggering tsunami alerts around the region.

Tsunami fears persistupdated: Wed Sep 12 2007 23:54:00

Craig Redmond, Indonesia director of Mercy Corps, updates the situation for residents after a powerful earthquake.

New quake rattles Indonesiaupdated: Wed Sep 12 2007 23:54:00

People on the Indonesian island of Sumatra were jolted Thursday by a powerful tremor that prompted the Indonesian government to issue another tsunami warning.

Time.com: 7 Dead in Indonesia Quake, Tsunamiupdated: Wed Sep 12 2007 08:00:00

A massive earthquake shook Indonesia on Wednesday, killing seven people, injuring 100 and triggering a small tsunami that hit one city on the island of Sumatra

13 dead following Solomons tsunamiupdated: Mon Apr 02 2007 00:51:00

At least 13 people died in the Solomon Islands Monday after two earthquakes and a tsunami hit the western part of the island-chain nation, the country's chief spokesman said.

Tsunami warnings for Pacific after quakeupdated: Sun Apr 01 2007 18:48:00

Two large back-to-back earthquakes centered in the region of the Solomon Islands triggered a tsunami warning Sunday for a huge part of the Pacific including Australia and Indonesia.

Tsunami fears ease hours after strong quakeupdated: Sat Jan 13 2007 00:07:00

Tsunami alerts issued for the Pacific Basin due to a massive underwater earthquake were lifted hours later Saturday when only minor surges resulted.

Quakes strike off Taiwan; tsunami appears unlikelyupdated: Tue Dec 26 2006 11:16:00

Two earthquakes struck off the southwest coast of Taiwan on Tuesday, the second anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster that left more than 200,000 dead.

6-ft wave strikes California coastupdated: Wed Nov 15 2006 20:35:00

Although tsunami warnings and watches for parts of Japan and the Pacific Basin were lifted Wednesday, hours after an 8.3-magnitude underwater earthquake struck the region, large waves were reported in Hawaii and on the western coast of the United States.

Tsunami warnings after quakeupdated: Wed Nov 15 2006 08:53:00

The following is a list of tsunami warnings and watches following a major earthquake on Wednesday in the Kuril Islands.

Tsunami alerts lifted after quakeupdated: Wed Nov 15 2006 07:44:00

Tsunami alerts issued after an 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan's northern coast have been lifted, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

Strong earthquake rattles Indonesian capitalupdated: Wed Jul 19 2006 07:15:00

A strong earthquake has rattled the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, just days after a major quake triggered a deadly tsunami in the region.

Java death toll tops 500updated: Wed Jul 19 2006 00:41:00

The death toll from an earthquake and resulting tsunami that smashed into fishing villages and resorts on Indonesia's Java island has reached 525 with 273 people missing, officials have said.

340 perish in Java quake, tsunamiupdated: Tue Jul 18 2006 00:32:00

The death toll from an earthquake and resulting tsunami that smashed into fishing villages and resorts on Indonesia's Java island has reached 340 with more than 200 people missing, officials say.

Indonesia quake toll surpasses 100updated: Mon Jul 17 2006 05:29:00

A major earthquake off the coast of Java and a tsunami that followed has killed at least 155 people, according to Red Cross officials.

Real quake shakes tsunami drillupdated: Wed May 17 2006 03:07:00

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the South Pacific nation of Tonga during a simulated tsunami warning drill Wednesday.

Tsunami warnings lifted after massive quake off Tongaupdated: Wed May 03 2006 12:28:00

All tsunami warnings issued after a major quake in the southern Pacific Ocean have been canceled, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

7.2 quake shakes Indian islandsupdated: Sun Jul 24 2005 12:37:00

A 7.2 earthquake centered in the Nicobar Islands shook the Indian Ocean but did not pose a widespread threat of a tsunami, an official said.

Strong quake hits South Pacificupdated: Mon Apr 11 2005 13:58:00

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Monday southeast of the Loyalty Islands in the South Pacific, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Earthquake strikes near Sumatraupdated: Sun Apr 10 2005 08:16:00

An earthquake has struck near Indonesia's northern island of Sumatra, triggering fears of new tsunamis, but none were reported.

Why didn't this quake cause a killer tsunami?updated: Mon Mar 28 2005 18:27:00

Why do some earthquakes spawn tsunamis that kill thousands while others hardly stir a ripple on the ocean surface?

Quake kills at least 300 on Indonesian islandupdated: Mon Mar 28 2005 12:01:00

A major earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia late Monday, killing hundreds, but fears of another tsunami like those that devastated the region in late December have faded.

Japan tsunami alert withdrawnupdated: Wed Jan 19 2005 02:19:00

Japan's Meteorological Agency has cleared a tsunami warning it issued for the country's eastern coastline after a strong undersea earthquake.

Tsunamis leave environmental devastationupdated: Thu Jan 13 2005 14:21:00

Scientists from around the world have expressed grave concerns about the health of local ecosystems and their ability to sustain survivors of the tsunamis that struck parts of Asia and Africa last month.

Getting word out a challenge in tsunami warningsupdated: Thu Jan 06 2005 10:31:00

The tsunamis that struck after an earthquake under the Indian Ocean took the world by surprise, but the killer waves could have been tracked almost from their birth if warning systems were in place, according to scientists.

Indians return after tsunami alertupdated: Thu Dec 30 2004 02:28:00

A tsunami warning from Indian authorities appeared to be a false alarm, as thousands of panicked residents returned to coastal areas after officials said the warning was meant as advice to be careful, not orders to evacuate.

Can scientists be prepared?updated: Wed Dec 29 2004 22:59:00

On Sunday morning, shortly before killer waves reached Sri Lanka and India, a report was transmitted to a monitoring station in Hong Kong.

Tsunami and earthquake factsupdated: Mon Dec 27 2004 12:34:00

Here are some facts about tsunamis and earthquakes in general and this specific event, along with historical background:

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