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How a mega earthquake spread tsunami fears across the Pacific
One of the most powerful earthquakes in history triggered a tsunami that made landfall in Russia, Japan and the US.
A huge earthquake sent tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific – but little damage was reported. Here’s what we know
One of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history shook Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday, sending tsunami waves ...
The Pacific Dodged a Monster Tsunami After One of the Biggest Quakes Ever. Here’s Why
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula shook the Pacific, but its tsunami fizzled. A geologist explains ...
Why some underwater earthquakes cause tsunamis—and others, just little ripples
After a massive earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, a peninsula in the far east of Russia, on July 30, 2025, the world ...
Pacific tsunami: Modern early warning systems prevent the catastrophic death tolls of the past
The earthquake in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula on July 30, 2025, may have been one of the most severe on record, with a ...
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Why the Russian Earthquake Didn’t Cause a Huge Tsunami
Russia’s magnitude 8.8 earthquake spawned serious tsunami warnings, but waves have been moderate so far. Here’s the ...
Aftershocks From 8.8-Magnitude Quake Rattle North Pacific
Dozens of small earthquakes were recorded, most off the coast of Russia’s Far East. Five of them have been above magnitude 6.
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Volcano Watch: Distant vs. local earthquakes and tsunami response times in Hawai‘i
At 1:24 p.m. July 29, a magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. A tsunami warning was issued at 2:43 p.m. for Hawai‘i, and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a forecast ...
Animation reveals how tsunami, triggered by 8.8-magnitude earthquake, surged across Pacific Ocean
New animation shows the moment a massive earthquake struck Russia and triggered multiple tsunami alerts across the world. An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the country's far eastern Kamchatka ...
Millions return home as tsunami warnings lifted: Live updates
Coastlines of New Zealand — about 9,600km from the quake's epicenter — were experiencing strong currents and wave surges.
10 most earthquake-prone countries in the world: China tops list, Japan at 4, US at…; where do India and Pakistan stand?
Based on seismic records and NOAA data, here is a list of top 10 most earthquake-prone countries in the world.
Over-evacuation likely worsened Hawaii tsunami traffic, officials say
David Sun-Miyashiro was at home on the 31st floor of a Honolulu apartment building, high above danger, when his phone alerted ...