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7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Russia, Tsunami Warning Issued
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kamchatka in Russia's Far East on Friday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported, days after another strong quake in the area.
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Europe Wildfire Emissions At 23-year High: Monitor
Blazes across Europe this summer, especially in the Iberian peninsula, caused the continent's largest recorded wildfire carbon emissions in nearly a quarter-century, the EU climate monitor Copernicus said Thursday.
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Live to 100: How Americans Are Flocking To A Luxury Resort For The 'Blue Zone' Diet
Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, a Blue Zone where people live longer than average, credits its longevity to a diet rich in beans, corn, and natural foods.
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Sinai Peninsula, The Sacred Egyptian Destination, Will Soon Have A Luxury Mega Resort
The Egyptian government has decided to construct a luxury mega-resort in the Sinai Peninsula to boost tourism
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The Mysterious Sea Of South Korea That Opens Only Twice A Year For One Hour
The Jindo Sea Parting in South Korea is a once-in-a-lifetime event that captures the imagination and offers a rare opportunity to witness nature's power up close.
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All About The Crimean Peninsula Russia Seized From Ukraine Over A Decade Ago
Russia's illegal seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in March 2014 was quick and bloodless, and it sent Moscow's relations with the West into a downward spiral unseen since the Cold War.
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Massive Russia Earthquake Triggers Rare 'Parade' of 7 Kamchatka Volcanoes
In July 2025, a massive 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered eruptions in seven volcanoes, including Klyuchevskaya Sopka and Shiveluch. Scientists called the rare multi-eruption event a “parade of volcanoes”—not witnessed in nearly 300 years. Experts believe the quake altered crustal stress, making eruptions more likely. ...
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7.0 Earthquake Hits Russia's Kuril Islands, No Tsunami Warning
Russia's Ministry for Emergency Services lifted a tsunami warning for the Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the nearby Kuril Islands.
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Why Small Tsunami Waves Still Triggers Mass Evacuations Across The Pacific
One of the ten largest earthquakes ever recorded just struck Kamchatka, the sparsely populated Russian peninsula facing the Pacific.
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Russia's Earthquake Among 10 Strongest Ever. Here's What They've In Common
Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the country's far east.
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Tsunami Warnings Begin To Ease Across Pacific. Here's What To Know
One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded sent a tsunami crashing into a Russian port and smaller waves barreling across the Pacific to the Americas and south to New Zealand.
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Millions Return Home As Pacific Tsunami Warnings Lifted
Tsunami warnings were lifted across the Pacific rim Wednesday, allowing millions of temporary evacuees to return home.
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Why The Russia Earthquake, Sixth Strongest Ever Recorded, Did Not Affect Moscow
The 8.8 earthquake that struck the Russian Far East on July 29, was barely felt in the Russian capital of Moscow
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Explained: Ring Of Fire, Where The Strongest Earthquakes Occur
The Ring of Fire is a 40,000-km horseshoe-shaped belt around the edges of the Pacific Ocean, known for its intense seismic and volcanic activity.
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8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Sends Tsunami Into Coasts Of Russia, Japan, US
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan and Hawaii and across the Pacific.
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7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Russia, Tsunami Warning Issued
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kamchatka in Russia's Far East on Friday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported, days after another strong quake in the area.
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Europe Wildfire Emissions At 23-year High: Monitor
Blazes across Europe this summer, especially in the Iberian peninsula, caused the continent's largest recorded wildfire carbon emissions in nearly a quarter-century, the EU climate monitor Copernicus said Thursday.
-
Live to 100: How Americans Are Flocking To A Luxury Resort For The 'Blue Zone' Diet
Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, a Blue Zone where people live longer than average, credits its longevity to a diet rich in beans, corn, and natural foods.
-
Sinai Peninsula, The Sacred Egyptian Destination, Will Soon Have A Luxury Mega Resort
The Egyptian government has decided to construct a luxury mega-resort in the Sinai Peninsula to boost tourism
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The Mysterious Sea Of South Korea That Opens Only Twice A Year For One Hour
The Jindo Sea Parting in South Korea is a once-in-a-lifetime event that captures the imagination and offers a rare opportunity to witness nature's power up close.
-
All About The Crimean Peninsula Russia Seized From Ukraine Over A Decade Ago
Russia's illegal seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in March 2014 was quick and bloodless, and it sent Moscow's relations with the West into a downward spiral unseen since the Cold War.
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Massive Russia Earthquake Triggers Rare 'Parade' of 7 Kamchatka Volcanoes
In July 2025, a massive 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered eruptions in seven volcanoes, including Klyuchevskaya Sopka and Shiveluch. Scientists called the rare multi-eruption event a “parade of volcanoes”—not witnessed in nearly 300 years. Experts believe the quake altered crustal stress, making eruptions more likely. ...
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7.0 Earthquake Hits Russia's Kuril Islands, No Tsunami Warning
Russia's Ministry for Emergency Services lifted a tsunami warning for the Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the nearby Kuril Islands.
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Why Small Tsunami Waves Still Triggers Mass Evacuations Across The Pacific
One of the ten largest earthquakes ever recorded just struck Kamchatka, the sparsely populated Russian peninsula facing the Pacific.
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Russia's Earthquake Among 10 Strongest Ever. Here's What They've In Common
Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the country's far east.
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Tsunami Warnings Begin To Ease Across Pacific. Here's What To Know
One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded sent a tsunami crashing into a Russian port and smaller waves barreling across the Pacific to the Americas and south to New Zealand.
-
Millions Return Home As Pacific Tsunami Warnings Lifted
Tsunami warnings were lifted across the Pacific rim Wednesday, allowing millions of temporary evacuees to return home.
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Why The Russia Earthquake, Sixth Strongest Ever Recorded, Did Not Affect Moscow
The 8.8 earthquake that struck the Russian Far East on July 29, was barely felt in the Russian capital of Moscow
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Explained: Ring Of Fire, Where The Strongest Earthquakes Occur
The Ring of Fire is a 40,000-km horseshoe-shaped belt around the edges of the Pacific Ocean, known for its intense seismic and volcanic activity.
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8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Sends Tsunami Into Coasts Of Russia, Japan, US
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan and Hawaii and across the Pacific.
