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Japan, Russia and tsunami

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.
8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
The earthquake appeared to be the strongest anywhere in the world since the March 2011 earthquake off northeast Japan that was 9.0 magnitude.
8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan, sets off warnings for Alaska and Hawaii
A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after a powerful, 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia early Wednesday. Warnings are also in place for Alaska,
Massive earthquake near Russia causes tsunami, also threatening Japan, Alaska, Hawaii
One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday and set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region.
New tsunami warning lifted after another major earthquake strikes
The country's Ministry for Emergency Services said the quake near the Kuril Islands could have triggered a tsunami wave up to 19 centimeters (7.5 inches). That warning has now bee
Powerful Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warnings in California and Hawaii
A powerful earthquake off Russia’s east coast triggered tsunami waves across the Pacific, prompting alerts in Hawaii and California.
The Latest: Tsunami hits Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido
A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after a powerful, 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia early Wednesday.
No tsunami threat to Hawaii from magnitude 6.8 quake off Russia
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a large 6.8 magnitude earthquake tonight off Russia in the same area of Tuesday’s 8.8 magnitude quake that generated a Pacific-wide tsunami, officials said.
No tsunami threat to Hawaii from 7-magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kuril Islands, officials say
Hawaii officials have confirmed there is no tsunami threat to the state after a powerful magnitude-7 earthquake struck Russia’s Kuril Islands on Sunday. Oahu Emergency Management confirmed the quake posed no danger to Hawaii.
An earthquake off Russia has set off tsunami warnings and advisories. Here's what to know
A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia has generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast
The Latest: Tsunami warnings lifted in most places
A tsunami sent waves into parts of Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Russian Far East early Wednesday. The quake
Visualizing the Russia earthquake and tsunami in maps and charts
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast on late Wednesday morning, local time. The quake triggered ...
Sustainable Switch: Russia's quake caused by a 'megathrust fault'
Breaking down the ripple effects of an earthquake off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka which was felt as far away as Japan, ...
Tsunami waves arrive on Japan's coast after earthquake in Russia, triggering tsunami alerts for US West Coast
Tsunami waves arrived on the eastern coast of Japan following a powerful 8.8. magnitude earthquake off the eastern coast of ...
8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan and ...
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Russia’s 8.8 Earthquake Is One of the Strongest Ever Recorded
Russia’s earthquake was estimated at magnitude 8.8, among the strongest since scientists began monitoring Kamchatka Branch of ...
8.8 earthquake in Russia triggers tsunami in Japan
A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after a powerful, 8.8 ...