Tsunami Chaos: Kamchatka's Mighty Quake Spurs Pacific Alerts
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves, leading to evacuations across the Pacific, including Hawaii and Japan. Though the quake damaged buildings, no serious injuries were reported. Alerts were issued due to the potential for hazardous waves impacting various Pacific coastlines.
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, unleashing tsunami waves that triggered widespread evacuation orders across the Pacific, including Hawaii and Japan, on Wednesday. In the remote Russian region, buildings were damaged, and several people sustained injuries as the region grappled with the aftermath.
The shallow earthquake, centered 119 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, sparked evacuations in Japan's eastern seaboard, reminescent of the 2011 disaster. Japanese automaker Nissan suspended some operations for safety, while a Tsunami Warning issued by U.S. President Donald Trump underscored the potential hazards.
Despite the dangers, no severe injuries or casualties were reported. Tsunami waves up to 5 metres flooded parts of Kamchatka, and small waves were seen across much of the Pacific. Due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Kamchatka is vulnerable to seismic activity and frequent earthquakes.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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