The Atlantic coastline is vulnerable to tsunamis triggered by earthquakes and landslides across the ocean basin

Forecasters are keeping a close watch on other potential storm systems that could develop in the Atlantic Ocean in the next seven days.

As of the National Hurricane Center's 5 a.m. advisory, Erin has weakened to a Category 1 hurricane, 3 other areas being monitored

High tide Thursday evening could bring more damage to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, even as Hurricane Erin spins away into the Atlantic Ocean.

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that rising Atlantic Ocean temperatures—caused by climate change—are fueling stronger and faster-developing hurricanes. He cites Hurricane Erin,

The pilot told air traffic controllers that the plane had a right engine failure. Because of this, the crew declared an emergency code 7700, which is used worldwide for distress situations.

The 34th annual Mid-Atlantic Fishing Tournament has been drawing in community members all week long. Competitors hope to catch a big one. The tournament is based at Sunset Marina, where choppy waters brought on by Hurricane Erin made for challenging conditions.

Steve Callahan's life changed when his boat took on water in 1982, causing him to flee to his life raft. For the next 76 days, he floated 1,800 miles alone in an inflatable life raft, learning to fish and make water.

A powerful storm tracking up the Atlantic Ocean risks disrupting firefighting efforts in Newfoundland and Labrador, but officials in both provinces say they are prepared. Hurricane Erin should stay far offshore on Friday and Saturday,