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CNN on MSN · 7h

A huge earthquake sent tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific – but little damage was reported. Here’s what we know

One of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history shook Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday, sending tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific Ocean and putting nations from Japan to the United States to Chile on high alert with millions urged to evacuate.

The Week US on MSN · 12h

Massive earthquake sends tsunami across Pacific

Hours after a powerful earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, the region's highest volcano began erupting. Geophysicists from the Russian Academy of Sciences reported a strong glow visible at the summit of the 4,750-metre Klyuchevskoy volcano in the Russian Far East.

The Seattle Times · 18h

3 reasons why the Pacific Ocean tsunami fizzled before reaching WA

Waves and strong currents are expected to continue Wednesday for Washington but it appears we've escaped largely unscathed. Why?

tsunami, Hawaii

'Over-evacuation' may have prompted traffic problems before tsunami hit Hawaii, officials say

Hawaii officials say the timing of the tsunami warning and evacuation orders following this week's massive earthquake off Russia helped make for severe traffic congestion in some areas

The Washington Post · 1d

Hawaii beachgoers evacuate amid tsunami warnings

Lifeguards in Honolulu cleared the beach July 29 after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka region and prompted tsunami warnings in Hawaii.

The Associated Press on MSN · 8h

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 was one of the biggest ever recorded.

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Why was the Pacific tsunami smaller than expected? A geologist explains

The tsunami waves travel across the deep ocean at up to 440 miles per hour, so they may be expected to reach any ...

1d

Maps: Tracking a Tsunami in the Pacific Ocean

Alerts for a potential tsunami were issued for coastlines in North America, Hawaii, Russia and Japan after a powerful ...

43m

Pacific Ocean tsunami: UNESCO’s early warning system proves effective

UNESCO’s tsunami warning system issued rapid alerts after the 8.8-magnitude Kamchatka quake, enabling Pacific nations to ...

10hon MSN

UPDATE: Oregon Coast tsunami advisory canceled after Pacific Ocean earthquake

A tsunami advisory has been issued for the Oregon Coast for the evening of July 29 by the National Weather Service.

15h

Earthquake triggers tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean

NBC News meteorologist Bill Karins explains how an earthquake near Russia left people in Hawaii and along the west coast of ...

Hawai‘i Public Radio6h

What is a tsunami? How long does one take to arrive?

A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of ...

23m

Has Florida ever experienced a tsunami? Here's what experts say

The Florida Division of Emergency Management's website says the probability of a tsunami hitting the state's coastline is ...

12h

US, Japan, Russia coasts battered by 3-5m tsunami waves as Pacific nations brace for rising seas

Arresting images have emerged of cruise line passengers apparently being abandoned in Hawaii as the vessel frantically leaves ...

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