Tsunami Chaos Unleashed: Russia's 8.8-Magnitude Quake Strikes
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Russia's Far East, triggering a tsunami in the Pacific. Warnings were issued across Alaska, Hawaii, and to New Zealand. Residents of affected areas, including Russia's Kuril Islands, evacuated to higher ground. Notable damage occurred in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, with power outages and communication disruptions.
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An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Far East, unleashing a tsunami and sparking widespread alerts. Alarms sounded in regions from Alaska to New Zealand on Wednesday, prompting evacuations.
In Honolulu, tsunami sirens blared, urging residents to seek higher ground. Japan reported a 30-centimeter wave reaching Hokkaido's eastern coast.
Damage and evacuations were reported in Russia, with noticeable shaking in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cautioned several Pacific nations of potential waves, urging immediate action.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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