underwater

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The $12.3 billion fund—a business-development company called FS KKR Capital FSK -1.00%decrease; red down pointing triangle —has been under pressure since last year, when it disclosed its largest investment was underwater.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

In January 2022, the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in the South Pacific produced one of the most powerful eruptions in modern history.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The other type of tsunamis happen in the open ocean and are directly triggered by earthquakes, or occasionally other powerful events such as underwater volcanoes.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Study suggests two underwater faults could each generate 7.1 quakes, swamping areas near shore with 30-foot waves.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The river is flooding and half the island is underwater.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret