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Is there a tsunami?

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A major earthquake off Russia's coast triggered tsunami warnings and advisories for Hawaii, Alaska, Japan, and the U.S. West Coast. Tsunami waves reached Hawaii and Japan, causing evacuations and some flooding, but no major damage or fatalities have been reported. Alerts remain in effect for several regions.

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Explaining how tsunamis work

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  • A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia. 6s
  • Earthquakes over magnitude 7 on the ocean floor often generate tsunamis. 24s
  • Tsunami advisories were issued, with moderate wave heights reported in some regions. 46s
  • Tsunamis can travel at speeds up to 500 miles per hour in all directions. 1m 9s
  • The impact of a tsunami depends on coastline shape, water depth, and wave strength. 1m 26s
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Explaining how tsunamis work
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AccuWeather
21 hours ago
Explaining how tsunamis work

Tsunami advisories remain in effect for several coastal regions, with Hawaii experiencing moderate wave heights and the West Coast expecting about a foot or two.

Tsunami reaches Hawaii after huge quake shakes Russia's Far East
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Reuters
21 hours ago
Tsunami reaches Hawaii after huge quake shakes Russia's Far East

Tsunami waves reached Hawaii, prompting evacuations and warnings, with waves up to 5.5 feet impacting the islands. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center later reduced its alert, stating no major tsunami was expected.

8.8 magnitude earthquake has effects across the globe
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CNN
21 hours ago
8.8 magnitude earthquake has effects across the globe

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast caused a tsunami advisory along the U.S. west coast and evacuations in Japan.

Tsunami warnings triggered after major earthquake
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CNN
1 day ago
Tsunami warnings triggered after major earthquake

Tsunami warnings have been issued for Russia, Japan, Alaska, and all of Hawaii following a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far eastern coast.

Tsunami Advisory for Bay Area, California coast
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Fox News
1 day ago
Tsunami Advisory for Bay Area, California coast

A tsunami advisory is in effect for the San Francisco Bay Area and California coast, warning of dangerous currents, strong waves, and minor flooding after the earthquake off Russia.

Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii after 8.7 earthquake near Russia
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CBS News
1 day ago
Tsunami warning issued for Hawaii after 8.7 earthquake near Russia

Hawaii is under a tsunami warning after a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off Russia's east coast, with destructive waves expected and residents urged to evacuate coastal areas.

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