Hawaii Residents FLEE Homes Amid Tsunami Fear; Huge Chaos In U.S. States After 8.8 Russia Quake
A massive 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami advisories across the Pacific region. The US issued alerts for Hawaii and Alaska, with expected waves up to three meters. Japan also upgraded its tsunami warning as authorities urged people to stay away from the coast. Though no immediate damage was reported, experts warn the shallow quake has the potential to generate destructive waves. The tremor was felt slightly in northern Japan, and officials are monitoring for further impacts. The event underscores the seismic vulnerability of regions along the Pacific Ring of Fire.#Earthquake #TsunamiAlert #RussiaQuake #Kamchatka #PacificRingOfFire #HawaiiTsunami #JapanWarning #NaturalDisaster #SeismicActivity #BreakingNews
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