Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This map of Japan shows where an underwater earthquake triggered tsunami alerts Monday. Tsunami warnings issued by the Japanese ...

A powerful offshore earthquake has triggered a tsunami threat for coastal regions of Japan. Authorities warn of dangerous waves and strong currents, urging immediate evacuation from low-lying areas.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. People living on large swathes of Japan's coastline were urged to ...

Originating from Japanese, the term 'tsunami' now universally describes devastating sea waves, gaining prominence after ...

Tsunamis, often triggered by undersea earthquakes but also by volcanic eruptions or landslides, are powerful seismic sea ...

Strong earthquakes struck Japan and Venezuela, with the 7.1-magnitude Venezuela quake triggering a Caribbean tsunami warning, officials said.