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The Pacific Dodged a Monster Tsunami After One of the Biggest Quakes Ever. Here’s Why

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula shook the Pacific, but its tsunami fizzled. A geologist explains ...
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From Kamchatka to Kern the science behind the tsunami

A massive 8.8 earthquake in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunamis across the Pacific — prompting local experts to explain what it means for California.

The Soviet Union’s secret tsunami

One of the largest earthquakes on record struck far eastern Russia this week. The last time the region was hit by a such a ...

Tsunami warnings in US downgraded. What is a tsunami? Has a tsunami ever struck SC?

Residents living in SC ― known for its sparkling coastal beaches ― will want to know if the state is prone to similar ...

Minimal U.S. effects from tsunami don't mean the forecast was inaccurate

We should count it as a win that a tsunami occurred, we got a warning and it wasn’t the worst-case scenario," seismic network director says.

What do tsunami alerts mean for San Diego? Find out all you need to know about the warning levels

After a massive earthquake struck near Russia, tsunami alerts were prompted along the West Coast, including San Diego County.

Japan lifts tsunami warnings as some Pacific islands begin evacuations after massive earthquake

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful ever recorded, struck Russia's Far East early on Wednesday, ...