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New York Times
30-07-2025
- Climate
- New York Times
Russia's Far East Suffers Damage From Earthquake and Tsunami
The extent of damage in Russia from the powerful earthquake and tsunami off the Kamchatka peninsula was still unclear as of Wednesday morning. The undersea earthquake struck at 11:24 a.m. local time on Tuesday, 78 miles from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchastky, the administrative seat of Kamchatka Oblast, according to the United States Geological Survey. Minutes later, Gov. Vladimir Solodov placed Kamchatka under a tsunami warning. Gov. Valery Limarenko of Sakhalin Oblast declared an emergency in the Severo-Kurilsk district, south of Kamchatka. Videos showed seawater inundating coastal buildings in Severo-Kurilsk on Paramushir island. Paramushir and Shumshu, both part of the Kuril Islands, were placed under a tsunami warning soon after the quake. There were no casualties reported from the tsunami, and all 2,400 residents of Severo-Kurilsk had been evacuated, Mr. Limarenko said on Telegram. A port and a fish factory had been flooded by the tsunami, Mr. Limarenko said. In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the facade of a kindergarten was among the infrastructure damaged by the quake. Sergey Lebedev, Kamchatka's minister for emergency situations, said that no one was injured as the kindergarten was empty when the earthquake hit. Kamchatka authorities advised businesses to close from 1 p.m. local time, an hour and a half after the earthquake struck. They also closed volcanic parks and trekking routes in the peninsula's southern tip for the next five days, warning of seismological activity. Kamchatka has more than 100 active volcanoes that are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Russia Today
30-07-2025
- Climate
- Russia Today
Tsunami hits Russia's Kuril Islands (VIDEOS)
A tsunami wave struck the northern Kuril Islands early Wednesday following a powerful earthquake in the Pacific Ocean, prompting the evacuation of residents from the coastal town of Severo-Kurilsk, regional officials have confirmed. The first wave hit the shoreline of Severo-Kurilsk shortly after a magnitude 7.9 quake was registered near the Kamchatka Peninsula, according to Sakhalin Region Governor Valery Limarenko, Authorities ordered an evacuation of the town's population, estimated at just over 2,500, to elevated areas away from the coast. 'Residents remain safe on high ground until the tsunami threat is completely lifted,' Limarenko said. Emergency services are working in high-alert mode, he added, and 'all necessary measures are being taken to ensure public safety and restore normal life in the area.' Footage shared by local media and officials showed water reaching parts of the shoreline and residents climbing to higher ground as tsunami sirens blared. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Russian and international agencies continue to monitor the situation as further waves remain possible.
Russia Today
10-02-2025
- General
- Russia Today
Cargo ship stranded off Russia's Sakhalin
A Chinese cargo ship has run aground off Sakhalin Island in the Russian Far East, the regional branch of Russia's Emergencies Ministry has reported. The stranded vessel is reportedly fully loaded with coal and heavy fuel oil. This has prompted local authorities to declare high alert over environmental risks. 'On the night of February 9, the Crisis Management Center of the Main Directorate of the Russian Emergencies Ministry for the Sakhalin Region received information that a foreign cargo ship had become stranded south of the port of Nevelsk,' the ministry said in a statement on Sunday. 'There are 20 crew members on board, none of whom require medical assistance. No fuel spill has been observed. Authorities are currently working on a plan to refloat the vessel.' According to Sakhalin Governor Valery Limarenko, the incident occurred when the ship, identified as An Yang 2, was loading coal at the port. Due to the storm, the crew lost control of the vessel, causing it to become stranded about 200 meters from the coast. READ MORE: Major oil spill washes up on Russia's Black Sea coast (VIDEO) While there is no immediate threat to the crew or signs of a fuel spill, officials remain on high alert due to the hazardous cargo and stormy conditions. Limarenko has declared a state of heightened readiness in the Nevelsky district, stressing the need for a rapid response. The vessel 'is fully loaded with hydrocarbons. It is stuck in shallow water at a depth of approximately 2 meters and 70 centimeters,' the governor told the Izvestia news outlet, adding that strong winds and high waves have hindered rescue efforts. 'At present, marine rescue and divers cannot approach the vessel due to a strong storm. Decisions on unloading the vessel or removing it from the shoal will be made as soon as weather conditions improve.' Authorities plan to deploy containment booms as a precaution against possible fuel leaks. The crew, all Chinese nationals, did not issue a distress signal. Communication has been difficult due to language barriers, according to local officials. The Russian Foreign Ministry is assisting in coordinating with the ship's operators. A similar incident occurred in 2021, when a Chinese cargo ship became stranded off the coast of the Sakhalin town of Kholmsk.
South China Morning Post
09-02-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Russia's Sakhalin island region on alert after Chinese cargo ship runs aground
World Russia & Central Asia Published: 1:21am, 10 Feb 2025 The governor of Russia's Pacific island region of Sakhalin has declared an emergency after a Chinese cargo ship ran aground off its southwest coast. There was no danger to the crew of the An Yang 2, which is carrying coal and heavy fuel oil, Governor Valery Limarenko said in a post on Telegram on Sunday. Russia's emergencies ministry said 20 crew were aboard. Limarenko said that no fuel spillage was recorded, but local authorities had to be prepared for any situation. Bad weather has prevented access by rescue teams to the bulk carrier, which is stranded in shallow waters off Sakhalin's Nevelsky district, he added. Regional authorities said they were preparing to pump fuel out of the damaged vessel, marooned some 200 metres (650 ft) offshore. Earlier this year, hundreds of volunteers in southwestern Russia spent weeks trying to contain a massive fuel oil spill from two storm-stricken tankers in the Kerch Strait near Crimea. The Sakhalin region, which is located in Russia's Far East, comprises a large island of the same name and the four Kuril Islands, the subject of a decades-long territorial dispute between Russia and Japan that has prevented them from signing a peace treaty at the end of World War 2.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Part of Russia's island of Sakhalin on high alert after Chinese cargo ship runs aground
MOSCOW, Russia (AP) — The governor of Russia's Pacific island region of Sakhalin has declared an emergency after a Chinese cargo ship ran aground off its southwest coast. There was no danger to the crew of the An Yang 2, which is carrying coal and heavy fuel oil, Gov. Valery Limarenko said in a post on Telegram on Sunday. Russia's emergencies ministry said 20 crew were aboard. Limarenko said that no fuel spillage was recorded, but local authorities had to be prepared for any scenario. Bad weather has prevented access by rescue teams to the bulk carrier, which is stranded in shallow waters off Sakhalin's Nevelsky district, he added. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Regional authorities said they were preparing to pump fuel out of the damaged vessel, marooned some 200 meters (650 feet) offshore. Earlier this year, hundreds of volunteers in southwestern Russia spent weeks trying to contain a massive fuel oil spill from two storm-stricken tankers in the Kerch Strait near Crimea. The Sakhalin region, which is located in Russia's Far East, comprises a large island of the same name and the four Kuril Islands, the subject of a decades-long territorial dispute between Russia and Japan that has prevented them from signing a peace treaty at the end of World War II. Soviet troops captured the islands, known in Japan as the Northern Territories, at the end of the war, and Russia has retained control ever since.
