Here's why a tsunami warning was sent

Here's why a tsunami warning was sent after the 7.0 earthquake in Northern California
A tsunami warning for the Bay Area after the earthquake in Northern California might have come as a surprise. Here's why it was sent.
What We Know About the 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Northern California
State and local officials were working to assess the full scope of the damage, but early reports appeared to show that the quake did not cause major destruction.
In California's 'earthquake country,' a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning
The epicenter of Thursday's 7.0 magnitude shaker occurred in what’s known as California’s “earthquake country” because it’s where three tectonic plates meet. The temblor was the most powerful to rattle the state since a 7.1-magnitude quake hit Ridgecrest in 2019.
7.0 magnitude earthquake reported off Northern California coast, tsunami warning canceled
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake was reported in northern California on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
5.5 earthquake in Nevada rumbles across Northern California
SACRAMENTO — A 5.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in Nevada just east of Lake Tahoe late Monday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The epicenter of the quake was in the Lyon County town of Yerington, just east of Tahoe and Carson City. The shaking was felt as far west as Sacramento, California and down to Modesto.
7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning
The National Weather Service has canceled its tsunami warning for the U.S. West Coast after there was a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. According to the U.S.
History of powerful tsunamis on the Northern California coast
The Pacific West Coast has the highest risk levels of tsunamis in the United States. Here’s where they have stuck in Northern California.
‘We live in earthquake country’: What California’s 7.0 teaches us about a future ‘really big one’ in Oregon
The Cape Mendocino earthquake was a reminder, and even a dry run, for a much bigger event that could cause catastrophic damage to the Pacific Northwest.
Northern California earthquake prompts an endangered Death Valley fish species to get busy
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Fact Check: Video shows old Taipei earthquake, not California quake in December 2024
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A ‘non-destructive’ tsunami was spotted after California’s earthquake. Simulations show the dangers of a real one
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How California Is Trying to Earthquake-Proof a Lake
"The project's improvements downstream of Lake Perris will provide additional protection for the community through the ...
Shaking felt across Central California following magnitude 5.5 earthquake in Nevada
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake that struck in a remote area of Nevada on Monday afternoon sent shaking throughout Central ...
Earthquake off northern California shook the water in Devils Hole, 500 miles away
The endangered yet ruthlessly resilient Devils Hole Pupfish that live in Death Valley National Park just had quite a shock.
Earthquake Map Shows 9 States Hit on the Same Morning
The quakes come a week after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit off the coast of California with shaking felt for miles.