Hard-to-believe video of a surfer riding a tsunami-like wave and surviving. (Length: 1 min. 30 sec.)

Experts warn that an offshore quake powerful enough to discharge a tsunami could hit the U.S. West Coast anytime. QUEST Northwest talks with geologists and seismologists about cutting edge research in earthquake prediction, and what it...

Video provides an explanation of the causes of tsunamis. [1:08]

Watch how natural hazards occur, how they affect our lives and what we can do to prepare for and mitigate their effects. [4:27]

Animation explains why the magnitude-7 earthquake in Haiti didn't cause a large tsunami. [1:00]

A short video illustrates how a megathrust earthquake can create a tsunami. Check out the additional resources provided below the video. [1:16]

A video exploring how tsunamis form, the damage they cause, and the fact that they cannot be prevented. Also learn that tsunamis form on convergent boundaries. [0:56]

Watch a video with a student explaining the five steps on how a tsunami forms. [1:35]