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New tsunami warning lifted

New Tsunami Warning Lifted After Another Major Earthquake Strikes
The latest quake follows an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near the Kamchatka coast on Wednesday, which sparked a Tsunami that triggered emergency declarations in both Russia and the U.S.
Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here’s what to know
One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded has sent a tsunami crashing into a Russian port and smaller waves barreling across the Pacific to the Americas and south to New Zealand.
8.8 earthquake off Russia prompts tsunami warnings for Hawaii, Japan and parts of Pacific Coast
A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast after a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
Russia lifts tsunami alert after 7.0 earthquake near Kuril islands
Russia’s Ministry for Emergency Situations has lifted a tsunami alert for the Kamchatka Peninsula after a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the Kuril Islands early Sunday.Authorities had earlier urged residents to stay away from coastal areas,
Major earthquake hits Russian coast again as Tsunami warning issued
Residents around Russia and the Pacific are being told to brace again for potential tsunamis after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia for the second time
Tsunami warning as Russian volcano erupts after 475 years
A volcano in eastern Russia erupted for the first time in 475 years, prompting a tsunami warning. The Krasheninnikov volcano in Kamchatka became active days after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded hit the region.
7.0 Earthquake Hits Russia's Kuril Islands, No Tsunami Warning
Russia's Ministry for Emergency Services lifted a tsunami warning for the Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the nearby Kuril Islands.
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Humboldt County OES explains why the tsunami sirens didn't go off last week
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Tsunami from 2011 Japan Earthquake Rocks Coast Guard Ship (Video)
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Tsunami alerts brought a lot of attention, but little waves. Will that hurt impact of future warnings?
The huge earthquake in eastern Russian generated the threat of a tsunami along with lots of anxiety among coastal dwellers in ...
What are the biggest tsunamis ever? How July 29 earthquake, tsunami compares.
A magnitude 8.2 earthquake caused a tsunami that killed more than 5,200 people on Dec. 30, 1703, according to NOAA data. The ...
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 ...