Massive Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alerts Across Pacific

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Far East, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including in Russia, Japan, and the US state of Hawaii, prompting over two million people to evacuate. Although waves of up to 5m hit some areas, including Severo-Kurilsk in Russia, and 1.7m in Maui, Hawaii, there were no reports of severe damage or injury. Tsunami alerts were later lifted or downgraded across much of the Pacific, with some areas experiencing minor flooding and strong waves. The earthquake, one of the world's strongest, occurred in a seismically active region known as the Pacific Ring of Fire, and was followed by at least six aftershocks. A state of emergency was declared in the northern Kuril islands, and the Klyuchevskoy Volcano began erupting after the quake.

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Far East, prompting tsunami warnings in Hawaii, Japan, and Russia. Experts say the quake, which occurred on the Pacific Ring of Fire, generated a tsunami that was "not huge" but still posed a risk to coastal areas. The tsunami was compared to more devastating events in 2011 and 2004, which were caused by magnitude 9.1 earthquakes that released three to four times more energy. Experts described tsunamis as "ocean floods" rather than waves, caused by the displacement of the entire ocean column due to the earthquake.

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Hawaii, the U.S. West Coast, and Japan. The quake caused flooding and injuries in Russia's Far East, with 16-foot waves reported. Hawaii and Japan initially issued tsunami warnings but later downgraded them to advisories. The U.S. West Coast, including California, Oregon, and Washington, also received tsunami advisories, with some areas experiencing small to moderate-sized waves. The tsunami warning was eventually lifted in most areas, with officials reporting minor damage and no fatalities. Experts warned that the effects of the earthquake could continue for several hours due to the series of powerful waves generated by the tsunami.