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Yahoo
16 minutes ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Residents take shelter on rooftoop after tsunami alert in Japan
Tsunami alert in Japan after powerful earthquake sparks warnings across PacificTsunami alerts have been issued for parts of Russia, Japan, Alaska, Hawaii and the US West Coast after a powerful earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. A video filmed in Yaizu, Japan, on Wednesday (July 30) shows residents taking shelter on a rooftop.
CBS News
18 minutes ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Northern California coast still under tsunami advisory; Bay Area sees limited impacts from waves
The Bay Area and much of the Northern California coast remain under a Tsunami Advisory as of Wednesday morning after the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake sent waves across the Pacific. Tsunami warnings were issued for Hawaii, Japan and the U.S. West Coast after the earthquake struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's Far East overnight. As of Wednesday morning, most warnings had now been downgraded. For the Bay Area, which was under a warning, officials say tsunami impacts have been limited. As of Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service, only a stretch of coastline from Crescent City to the Oregon border remains under a Tsunami Warning. From Crescent City down through the San Francisco Bay Area, including to Monterey Bay, NWS shows that warnings have now been downgraded to a Tsunami Advisory. NWS says the advisory will be in effect until further notice. While the warnings have been downgraded, an advisory still means that people should stay out of the water and away from beaches and waterways. Experts have warned that the effects of the 8.8 earthquake may linger through Wednesday.
CNA
an hour ago
- Climate
- CNA
Earthquake off Russia's far eastern coast sparks Pacific tsunamis
Tsunami waves were set off across the Pacific, after one of the strongest earthquakes in modern history struck Russia's remote far eastern coast. Nearly two million people in Japan were told to get to safety and waves of up to 1.3 metres were sighted along its Pacific coast. Michiyo Ishida and Dasha Chernyshova report.
India Today
an hour ago
- General
- India Today
Fact Check: Massive tsunami wave wipes out boats on the Russian coast? No, this video is from 2017
After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, tsunami warnings were issued in several countries. According to reports, nations like Japan and Hawaii have already been affected by unusual waves. Amid this, a video of a massive wave washing out boats and scaring people in a coastal area has gone viral on social media. Many shared the clip, claiming that this tsunami was triggered by the earthquake in Russia. advertisementThe caption of one such post read, "BREAKING: Massive 8.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Russia's Kamchatka Coast. A powerful earthquake has struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Waves have already reached parts of Russia and Japan, with more expected. Our hearts are with those affected. If you're in a coastal area of Russia, Japan, or anywhere under a tsunami alert, follow official guidance and move to higher ground immediately. Stay safe. Stay alert." India Today Fact Check, however, found that the video is eight years old and from Greenland. Our Probe Upon reverse searching keyframes from the viral video, we found an Instagram post featuring the same clip, dated June 19. The caption of this post read, "Fishermen caught off guard by Tsunami. Location: Greenland. Year: 2017." This makes it evident that the video is unrelated to the recent earthquake that hit Russia on July 30. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eddie the Eagle (@latenightjustice)Conducting a subsequent search with keywords led us to the same clip uploaded by a YouTube channel named 'Licet Studios' on April 9, 2021. The video description stated that a powerful tsunami wave hit Greenland's west coast, leaving several fishermen shocked. All three people seen in this video, however, escaped the wave just in time. The description further added that on the evening of June 17, 2017, a gigantic landslide occurred on the southern slope of the Umiammakku Nunaat peninsula, Greenland. Following the landslide, a tsunami wave reportedly hit the small village of Nuugaatsiaq, dragging four people to the sea. Per a BBC report, dated June 18, 2017, four people went missing from Nuugaatsiaq after tsunami waves swept away 11 homes in the village. Other reports noted that Greenland's National Day (June 21) — a day for celebrating the island's home rule government — turned into a day of mourning after the four missing people were presumed dead. The then-prime minister of Greenland, Kim Kielsen, had also offered his condolences at the time. advertisementThus, it is safe to conclude that the viral video is unrelated to the recent earthquake in Russia. - Ends Want to send us something for verification? Please share it on our at 73 7000 7000 You can also send us an email at factcheck@
NDTV
2 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Oprah Winfrey Faces Backlash Over Claims Of Not Opening Private Road For Tsunami Evacuation
American host Oprah Winfrey is facing backlash on social media, after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's eastern coast, over claims that she did not open her private road connecting Wailea to Kula, Hawaii, to help people evacuate to higher ground after the tsunami warning. Videos are being circulated on social media alleging that there have been massive traffic jams across Hawaii, with people saying that Oprah opening her private road could help people evacuate faster. Why hasn't Oprah opened her road? This could save lives… — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 30, 2025 After the powerful earthquake, one of the strongest to hit that area in Kamchatka since 1952, a tsunami warning was issued in Hawaii and parts of the Pacific. Damage and evacuations were reported in the Russian regions nearest the quake's epicenter on the Kamchatka Peninsula and officials declared a state of emergency in several areas. However, the danger already appeared to be lessening in some places, with authorities in Hawaii and parts of Japan and Russia downgrading their warnings. A user on X wrote, "Oprah won't open her private road from Wailea to Kula, Hawaii, which would make it much easier for locals to get to higher ground. Massive Traffic in Maui with thousands trying to escape the massive Tsunami coming. Open the road Oprah". Another user said, "Wasn't she supposed to be oppressed? How does she have her own private road? Isn't she a woman and black? Doesn't she score so very high on the intersectionality scale? I don't understand this... This does not make any sense to me." Others came to defend her and said, "There's no proof she hasn't. She opened them during the fire. Why wouldn't she now?" In 2023, during the Maui wildfires, Winfrey was lauded for opening her private road to help in evacuation. She owns several properties on the island of Maui, Hawaii, spanning nearly 1,000 acres per
