What causes a tsunami?... A tsunami is a large ocean wave that is caused by sudden motion on the ocean floor. This sudden motion could be an earthquake, a powerful volcanic eruption, or an underwater landslide. The impact of a large meteorite could also cause a tsunami.
Agness, Oregon. Agness is an unincorporated community in Curry County, Oregon, United States. It is near the confluence of two Wild and Scenic riversâthe Lower Rogue and the Illinois. Agness post office was established October 16, 1897. It was named after Agnes, the daughter of the first postmaster, and subsequently misspelled.
Mary Ann Richter. Mary Anna (Miner) Richter was born on Sept. 11, 1861 near Humbert, Somerset County, PA, the daughter of Henry A. and Matilda (Rose) Miner. Her husband was one of many of our cousins killed in steel and minerals industry accidents.