Tsunamis have hit Washington and the Puget Sound region in the past, and they will happen again in the future.

You may notice tsunami signs when visiting Oregon's coastal destinations. Here's what they mean and how to prepare yourself in case of a disaster.

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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 hit Southern California on Monday morning. Experts with the Seismological Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology said the quake was ...

A moderately strong, 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 10:08 a.m. Pacific time about 2 ...