Tsunami

Yes, tsunamis, although with low frequency, can happen and affect the East Coast. They would be triggered by different mechanisms.

The National Weather Service confirms the rare 4-foot wave was caused by a kind of tsunami this past week. Unlike tsunamis that are created by seismic activity, this was caused by strong gusting winds.

Cell phones and social media went nuts early Monday after a routine monthly test message for tsunami warnings from the National Weather Service for...