Warnings were issued for Japan, Hawaii, the Philippines, New Zealand, and other parts of the Pacific.

Oregon is known nationally for its trees and outdoor recreation, but what about the exploding whale? In November 1970, a dead sperm whale washed up on a beach near Florence on the Oregon Coast. To ...

The 54th Exploding Whale Celebration and Commemoration will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Homegrown Public House & Brewery in Florence. The event is free and open to the public.

And on November 12, 1970, that dead whale exploded into history with what has been described as the first-ever viral news story. Crowds gathered on the beach to watch, including entire families ...

Oregon is known nationally for its trees and outdoor recreation, but what about the exploding whale? In November 1970, a dead sperm whale washed up on a beach near Florence on the Oregon Coast.

The public 54th Anniversary Exploding Whale Memorial Celebration is happening Sunday, November 10th from twelve noon to 4 pm at Homegrown Public House and Brewery, 294 Laurel Street in historic ...