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Kamchatka earthquake response shows tsunami warnings are improving
After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula, early tsunami warning systems kicked in and ...
High Magnitude Aftershocks Rock Russia Following Quake That Sparked Tsunami
Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and surrounding Pacific Rim regions continued to experience seismic instability, with dozens of ...
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 ...
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 alerts lifted after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific
Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia's Far East, but no deaths were reported.
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.
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 ...