Basic early warning systems are being set up in the affected areas. But a full-blown regional system may be years away, despite predictions that another huge wave could strike at any time.
After inspecting the seafloor off Sumatra, scientists have developed a detailed geological picture of how the earthquake that caused last December's deadly tsunami unfolded.
They may not experience hot flashes or migraines, but female gorillas reach menopause just like human women do, according to a new study of gorillas at 17 U.S. zoos.
Find out how conservationists are trying to save Africa's dwindling population of mountain gorillas from habitat loss and the worst spate of poaching since the 1980s.