Strong Earthquake Shakes Southern California

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Strong Earthquake Shakes Southern California

 A magnitude-6.4 earthquake rocked southern California on Thursday morning, jolting residents of the region and resulting in several fires and minor injuries in the town of Ridgecrest, 180 kilometers (112 miles) northeast of Los Angeles. Aftershocks continue to shake the region. Thousands were left without power near the epicenter after the quake struck at […]

Hawaii, Vulnerable to Tsunamis, Prepares for the Worst

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Hawaii, Vulnerable to Tsunamis, Prepares for the Worst

HONOLULU—The reality of rising sea levels caused by climate change means many coastal communities and island nations are vulnerable to tsunamis. The U.S. island state of Hawaii is vulnerable to tsunamis and is in the forefront of preparations for a tidal wave.  But the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan led Hawaii officials to […]