Oregon scientists are hoping to help the coastal communities survive a major inundation in various ways. One of those is detailed evacuation maps that anyone can access.

A major tsunami could swamp significant swaths of the Northern California coastline, according to hazard maps reviewed by The Times, making it vital for residents to know whether they live in an ...

Is your home or workplace in a Tsunami Hazard Area designated by the California Department of Conservation? According to the agency, the maps "are based on the State of California 2009 Tsunami ...

The Greek islands of Santorini and Amorgos have been rattled by earthquakes and tremors since Feb. 1, with the strongest being 5.3 on the Richter scale.

See below for a map of tsunami risk by county, and a list of the U.S. counties at greatest risk from such a disaster.

Japan's nuclear plants faced global scrutiny after the devastating 2011 tsunami triggered by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake.

“It feels realistic because (the map) shows, for example, how many minutes are left until the tsunami reaches the blue areas,” said Masayuki Suyama, 75, head of the Fujisaki neighborhood ...