New research shows how existing fiber optic cables under the ocean could act as an early warning system for tsunamis.

Japan’s much-criticised plan to release wastewater from Fukushima into the Pacific is underway – and many are concerned.

New breakwater designs and more sustainable materials can cut the carbon cost of coastal defences by 40%.

We can’t prevent natural disasters from happening, but we can be better prepared for when they do.

The recent volcanic eruption on the island of Tonga is one of the strongest ever recorded, and future eruptions could happen, an expert explains.

Tsunamis aren’t just bigger-than-average waves. Triggered by undersea earthquakes or volcanic eruptions like the one in Tonga, they are fast, massive and potentially destructive. Here’s why.

Never-before-seen electron behavior could help scientists create superwires for supercharged technology.

People tell tales to explain what they see – centuries later, scientists try to map handed-down myths onto real geological events.

New research digs into the causes of tsunamis and how exactly landslides can cause the devastating waves. The work could help predict their significance.