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6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Lifted
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), upgrading its initial estimated magnitude of 6.5, also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet) could hit the northern Pacific coastline.
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Next Japan Megaquake Could Trigger 98-Foot Tsunami Waves, Kill 2 Lakh People
Japan issued a megaquake advisory on Tuesday, a day after an earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck off the country's eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of the island of Honshu, and just south of the island of Hokkaido.
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Scientists Drilled Deep Under The Sea, Here's What They Learnt
Far beneath the waves, down in the depths of the Japan Trench - seven kilometres below sea level - lie hidden clues about some of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth.
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SWOT Satellite Captures Tsunami Wave After Kamchatka Quake
On July 30, 2025, the NASA–CNES SWOT satellite captured the leading edge of a tsunami wave in the Pacific, triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Recorded about 70 minutes after the quake, the wave measured 1.5 feet in open water but could grow to 30 feet at shore. SWOT’s advanced radar mapped the wave’s...
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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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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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Russia's 'Land Of Fire And Ice' Was Largely Spared By Earthquake, Tsunami
A powerful earthquake struck Wednesday off Russia's Far East coast, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, cutting power to a few areas and sending some panicked residents fleeing buildings but causing only a few injuries.
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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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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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Video: How Russia Earthquake Could Impact Distant Shores Like New Zealand
An 8.8 magnitude undersea earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsulasent tremors across the Pacific early Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings from Japan and Hawaii to the US West Coast.
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Tsunami Safety Guide: Warning Signs, Survival Tips, Dos And Don'ts
Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after a massive earthquake rocked Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Decoding Tsunamis And Their Warnings: Most Think Of Tsunamis As One Wave
A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the US West Coast.
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Drone Footage Shows Tsunami Flooding Russia's Severo-Kurilsk After 8.8 Kamchatka Quake
The geophysical survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences released aerial footage showing tsunami waves reaching the country's Severo-Kurilsk after a powerful earthquake struck off sparsely populated Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.
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2011 Tsunami Recap: When 40-Metre Waves Crashed Into Japan Coasts
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, unleashing tsunami waves up to four metres high and leading to evacuation alerts across the Pacific.
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Tsunami Alerts Downgraded Across US West Coast, Except Northern California
The Pacific was on tsunami alert after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's far east earlier today.
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6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Lifted
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), upgrading its initial estimated magnitude of 6.5, also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet) could hit the northern Pacific coastline.
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Next Japan Megaquake Could Trigger 98-Foot Tsunami Waves, Kill 2 Lakh People
Japan issued a megaquake advisory on Tuesday, a day after an earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck off the country's eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of the island of Honshu, and just south of the island of Hokkaido.
-
Scientists Drilled Deep Under The Sea, Here's What They Learnt
Far beneath the waves, down in the depths of the Japan Trench - seven kilometres below sea level - lie hidden clues about some of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth.
-
SWOT Satellite Captures Tsunami Wave After Kamchatka Quake
On July 30, 2025, the NASA–CNES SWOT satellite captured the leading edge of a tsunami wave in the Pacific, triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Recorded about 70 minutes after the quake, the wave measured 1.5 feet in open water but could grow to 30 feet at shore. SWOT’s advanced radar mapped the wave’s...
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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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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.
-
Russia's 'Land Of Fire And Ice' Was Largely Spared By Earthquake, Tsunami
A powerful earthquake struck Wednesday off Russia's Far East coast, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, cutting power to a few areas and sending some panicked residents fleeing buildings but causing only a few injuries.
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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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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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Video: How Russia Earthquake Could Impact Distant Shores Like New Zealand
An 8.8 magnitude undersea earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsulasent tremors across the Pacific early Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings from Japan and Hawaii to the US West Coast.
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Tsunami Safety Guide: Warning Signs, Survival Tips, Dos And Don'ts
Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after a massive earthquake rocked Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Decoding Tsunamis And Their Warnings: Most Think Of Tsunamis As One Wave
A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the US West Coast.
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Drone Footage Shows Tsunami Flooding Russia's Severo-Kurilsk After 8.8 Kamchatka Quake
The geophysical survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences released aerial footage showing tsunami waves reaching the country's Severo-Kurilsk after a powerful earthquake struck off sparsely populated Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.
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2011 Tsunami Recap: When 40-Metre Waves Crashed Into Japan Coasts
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, unleashing tsunami waves up to four metres high and leading to evacuation alerts across the Pacific.
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Tsunami Alerts Downgraded Across US West Coast, Except Northern California
The Pacific was on tsunami alert after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's far east earlier today.
