In light of the recent tsunami and earthquake news – re: the 8.8-magnitude tremor that struck off the Russian coast, sending tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean – the threat of tectonic shifts ...

A massive tsunami generated by a magnitude-9.1 earthquake struck Japan's coast within 30 minutes. Waves as high as 130 feet spilled over seawalls. Within days, three nuclear reactors were disabled.

Survivors turn to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to share their stories. March 11, 2011— -- The record-setting 8.9 magnitude earthquake that rocked Japan today sent millions around the globe to ...