Fiber optic cables can detect tsunamis early

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

U. Michigan • futurity
Feb. 13, 2024 ~7 min

Tonga eruption may be a record-breaker

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

Keith Randall-Texas A&M • futurity
Jan. 26, 2022 ~4 min


Model sheds light on how landslides cause tsunamis

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

James Badham-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
June 22, 2021 ~6 min

Particles from Fukushima meltdown contained plutonium

Almost ten years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, researchers report that the particles from power plants contained plutonium.

Stanford • futurity
Aug. 6, 2020 ~6 min

Forest ‘parks’ could offer green protection against tsunamis

With the right design, tsunami mitigation parks can help protect against tsunamis without affecting access to coasts, all in a green way.

Josie Garthwaite-Stanford • futurity
May 11, 2020 ~8 min

New tsunami warnings could get more people to safety

"During the Tōhoku earthquake, a lot of people escaped to higher ground, like the roof, but they didn't go high enough."

Josie Garthwaite-Stanford • futurity
Jan. 22, 2019 ~2 min

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