Why Has The Massive Quake Of Russia Sparked Tsunami Fears Across The Pacific?
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Far East on Wednesday triggered tsunami waves, prompting authorities to issue alerts across the Pacific - including in Japan, New Zealand, along the US West coast, and in Canada. The seismic event raised fears of massive waves striking coastal cities, similar to the 2004 tsunami that caused widespread devastation in 14 countries around the Indian Ocean, including India.
