Extinct Undersea Volcanoes Cause Tsunami Earthquakes

Tsunami earthquakes are rare but they happen at relatively shallow depths in the ocean. So while are small in terms of their magnitude, they create very large tsunamis, with some earthquakes that only measure 5.6 on the Richter scale generating waves that reach up to 30 feet high when they hit the shore.  A global network of seismometers enables researchers to detect even the smallest earthquakes. However, the challenge has been to determine which small magnitude events are likely to cause large tsunamis.  New research has revealed the causes and warning signs of these rare tsunami earthquakes, which may lead to improved detection measures.  read more

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