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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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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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Video: Russia Earthquake Shakes Operating Room, Surgeons Keep Working
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.8 -- one of the strongest ever recorded -- struck Russia's sparsely populated far eastern Kamchatka peninsula early on Wednesday, causing strong tremors and tsunamis up to four metres (12 feet) across the Pacific.
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Tsunami Wave Hits Alaska, Hawaii: "The Worst May Be Over"
Waves as high as 10 feet are expected to hit Hawaii following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia.
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230,000 Killed, Millions Displaced: Remembering 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
A massive undersea earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, affecting regions from Japan to Hawaii and parts of the US West Coast.
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Tsunami Hits Russia, Japan After Strongest Earthquake Since 2011 In Pacific
One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region and prompted warnings for Alaska, Hawaii and other coasts south toward New Zealand.
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9 Dead, Over 1,000 Injured As "Strongest Earthquake In 25 Years" Hits Taiwan
At least nine people were killed and more than 1,000 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.
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Residents In Panic After "Strongest Ever" Earthquake Hits Philippines
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, as local authorities warned of a "destructive tsunami" and urged people in coastal areas to flee.
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3 Dead As Quake Hits Japan's Osaka; Violent Shaking, Strongest In Record
Three people were confirmed dead and almost 100 injured after a strong earthquake hit Osaka on Monday morning, rattling one of Japan's industrial heartlands and halting trains and factories across the region.
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At Least 6 Killed As Magnitude 8.1 Earthquake Rocks Mexico; Small Tsunami Triggered
An earthquake of magnitude 8.1 struck off the southern coast of Mexico late on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, killing at least six people and triggering small tsunami waves but no major destruction.
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Japan says Fukushima leak worst since tsunami
Japan issued its strongest warning about the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant on Wednesday since the crisis began in 2011, as it struggled to seal a tank that has leaked 300 tonnes of radioactive water.
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10 strongest earthquakes since 1900
Here is a factbox showing the 10 strongest earthquakes recorded since 1900, by order of magnitude as Indonesia issued a tsunami warning after a huge 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off its westernmost province of Aceh on Wednesday.
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The world's strongest earthquakes and Tsunamis
Japan today was hit by its biggest earthquake. The quake, measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale, is the strongest in 140 years of Japan's history. (Watch) We take a look at the world's strongest earthquakes and Tsunamis. March 11, 2011: A magnitude 8.9 quake strikes off the northeast coast of Japan, sending a tsunami across the Pacific and killing a s...
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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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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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Video: Russia Earthquake Shakes Operating Room, Surgeons Keep Working
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.8 -- one of the strongest ever recorded -- struck Russia's sparsely populated far eastern Kamchatka peninsula early on Wednesday, causing strong tremors and tsunamis up to four metres (12 feet) across the Pacific.
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Tsunami Wave Hits Alaska, Hawaii: "The Worst May Be Over"
Waves as high as 10 feet are expected to hit Hawaii following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia.
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230,000 Killed, Millions Displaced: Remembering 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
A massive undersea earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, affecting regions from Japan to Hawaii and parts of the US West Coast.
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Tsunami Hits Russia, Japan After Strongest Earthquake Since 2011 In Pacific
One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region and prompted warnings for Alaska, Hawaii and other coasts south toward New Zealand.
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9 Dead, Over 1,000 Injured As "Strongest Earthquake In 25 Years" Hits Taiwan
At least nine people were killed and more than 1,000 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.
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Residents In Panic After "Strongest Ever" Earthquake Hits Philippines
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, as local authorities warned of a "destructive tsunami" and urged people in coastal areas to flee.
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3 Dead As Quake Hits Japan's Osaka; Violent Shaking, Strongest In Record
Three people were confirmed dead and almost 100 injured after a strong earthquake hit Osaka on Monday morning, rattling one of Japan's industrial heartlands and halting trains and factories across the region.
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At Least 6 Killed As Magnitude 8.1 Earthquake Rocks Mexico; Small Tsunami Triggered
An earthquake of magnitude 8.1 struck off the southern coast of Mexico late on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, killing at least six people and triggering small tsunami waves but no major destruction.
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Japan says Fukushima leak worst since tsunami
Japan issued its strongest warning about the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant on Wednesday since the crisis began in 2011, as it struggled to seal a tank that has leaked 300 tonnes of radioactive water.
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10 strongest earthquakes since 1900
Here is a factbox showing the 10 strongest earthquakes recorded since 1900, by order of magnitude as Indonesia issued a tsunami warning after a huge 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off its westernmost province of Aceh on Wednesday.
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The world's strongest earthquakes and Tsunamis
Japan today was hit by its biggest earthquake. The quake, measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale, is the strongest in 140 years of Japan's history. (Watch) We take a look at the world's strongest earthquakes and Tsunamis. March 11, 2011: A magnitude 8.9 quake strikes off the northeast coast of Japan, sending a tsunami across the Pacific and killing a s...
