Breaking : Kamchatka 8.7 earthquake...Tsunami alerts all over Pacific coastal areas
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Strong earthquake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka; tsunami advisories issued in Japan
A map showing the location of the earthquake and the tsunami advisories (in yellow) that have been issued for Japan's Pacific coast. | Japan Meteorological Agency
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A tsunami advisory was issued for the coasts of Hokkaido, Honshu and Kyushu on Wednesday morning after a strong earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that waves up to 1 meter are possible.
As a precaution, people are urged to avoid coastal areas.
The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake as magnitude 8.
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Russia says a tsunami with waves of 3 to 4 metres has hit parts of the Kamchatka region near the earthquake’s epicentre, Reuters reports.
Russia says a tsunami with waves of 3 to 4 metres has hit parts of the Kamchatka region near the earthquake’s epicentre, Reuters reports.
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Canada issued alert too...
Tsunami watch issued for swathes of B.C. after earthquake near Russia
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An 8.7 magnitude earthquake that rattled off the coast of Russia Tuesday afternoon has triggered a tsunami watch for most of British Columbia, according to officials.
The watch covers “the north coast and Haida Gwaii, the central coast and northeast coast of Vancouver Island, the outer west coast of Vancouver Island and the Juan de Fuca Strait coast,” EmergencyInfoBC said in an online update.
A tsunami watch is issued when the “danger level” is “not yet known” and people in affected areas are advised to “stay alert for more information.”
This is a developing story. More to come.
Tsunami watch issued for swathes of B.C. after earthquake near Russia
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The watch covers “the north coast and Haida Gwaii, the central coast and northeast coast of Vancouver Island, the outer west coast of Vancouver Island and the Juan de Fuca Strait coast,” EmergencyInfoBC said in an online update.
A tsunami watch is issued when the “danger level” is “not yet known” and people in affected areas are advised to “stay alert for more information.”
This is a developing story. More to come.
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1952 Kamchatka Peninsula Tsunami
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On November 4, 1952, at 16:52 GMT, an earthquake occurred off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. A Pacific-wide tsunami was triggered by the earthquake, which had a surface-wave magnitude of 8.2, an epicenter of 52.8° N, 159.5° E, and a focal depth of 30 km. Six cows died and no human lives were lost in Hawaii where damage estimates ranged from $800,000- $1,000,000 (1952 dollars).
Flooded street resulting from the arrival of the Kamchatka tsunami on Midway Island about 3,000 km away from the origin. Photograph Credit: U.S. Navy. Source: National Geophysical Data Center.
The tsunami had caused severe damage to Kamchatka Peninsula and then proceeded throughout the pacific. Midway Island was innundated with 1 m of water, flooding streets and buildings.
On the Hawaiian Islands the waves destroyed boats, knocked down telephone lines, destroyed piers, scoured beaches, and flooded lawns.
In Honolulu Harbor a cement barge was thrown into a freighter. In Hilo Bay a small bridge connecting Cocoanut Island to the shore was destroyed by a wave when it lifted off its foundation and then smashed down.
Aerial view of Kaika Bay near Haleiwa on the north shore of Oahu shows the fourth wave climbing up beach toward the beach houses and shows the extent of inundation from previous waves. Photograph Credit: George Curtis. Source: National Geophysical Data Center.
At Cocoanut Island the water swept in with a run-up of 12 feet. It was observed in Hilo that the run-up could have been as high as 11 1/2 feet. Also in Hilo, at Reed's Bay, the water level rose as high as 11 feet. Hilo Bay recorded the highest levels of run-up.
At most of the other coastal cities in Hawaii, the water rise was barely noticeable. During this event, the interesting observation was made that the highest or most destructive wave would vary from location to location. Without knowing which wave will be the largest at a particular location the local authorities must properly warn residents that could be affected and keep them away from the shore until it is safe to return.
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On November 4, 1952, at 16:52 GMT, an earthquake occurred off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. A Pacific-wide tsunami was triggered by the earthquake, which had a surface-wave magnitude of 8.2, an epicenter of 52.8° N, 159.5° E, and a focal depth of 30 km. Six cows died and no human lives were lost in Hawaii where damage estimates ranged from $800,000- $1,000,000 (1952 dollars).
Flooded street resulting from the arrival of the Kamchatka tsunami on Midway Island about 3,000 km away from the origin. Photograph Credit: U.S. Navy. Source: National Geophysical Data Center.
The tsunami had caused severe damage to Kamchatka Peninsula and then proceeded throughout the pacific. Midway Island was innundated with 1 m of water, flooding streets and buildings.
On the Hawaiian Islands the waves destroyed boats, knocked down telephone lines, destroyed piers, scoured beaches, and flooded lawns.
In Honolulu Harbor a cement barge was thrown into a freighter. In Hilo Bay a small bridge connecting Cocoanut Island to the shore was destroyed by a wave when it lifted off its foundation and then smashed down.
Aerial view of Kaika Bay near Haleiwa on the north shore of Oahu shows the fourth wave climbing up beach toward the beach houses and shows the extent of inundation from previous waves. Photograph Credit: George Curtis. Source: National Geophysical Data Center.
At Cocoanut Island the water swept in with a run-up of 12 feet. It was observed in Hilo that the run-up could have been as high as 11 1/2 feet. Also in Hilo, at Reed's Bay, the water level rose as high as 11 feet. Hilo Bay recorded the highest levels of run-up.
At most of the other coastal cities in Hawaii, the water rise was barely noticeable. During this event, the interesting observation was made that the highest or most destructive wave would vary from location to location. Without knowing which wave will be the largest at a particular location the local authorities must properly warn residents that could be affected and keep them away from the shore until it is safe to return.
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Russia earthquake: Scary videos show buildings shaking as quake hits Kamchatka
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After an 8.7 magnitude earthquake hit Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday, July 29, videos emerged from the region showing scary scenes. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said that the epicenter of the earthquake was located 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky in Russia, at a depth of 74 km.
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Videos showed buildings shaking, with reports of damages in multiple places. As of now, it is unclear if there have been any injuries.
Here's a video shared on social media taken from inside a home in Kamchatka, which shows furniture shaking as the building trembles.
Here's another video that shows the moment the quake was detected by the seismic center in Russia, sparking an alarm.
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After an 8.7 magnitude earthquake hit Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday, July 29, videos emerged from the region showing scary scenes. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said that the epicenter of the earthquake was located 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky in Russia, at a depth of 74 km.
Videos showed buildings shaking, with reports of damages in multiple places. As of now, it is unclear if there have been any injuries.
Here's a video shared on social media taken from inside a home in Kamchatka, which shows furniture shaking as the building trembles.
Here's another video that shows the moment the quake was detected by the seismic center in Russia, sparking an alarm.
First Tsunami Waves Hit Russia
Photos and videos surfaced showing the first waves hitting the Pacific coast of Russia in the Kamchatka region. The sea level rose significantly, with buildings in coastal towns seeing a rise in water levels.
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Tsunami hits Russia's Far East after powerful earthquake
By ReutersJuly 30, 20258:56 AM GMT+8
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July 30 (Reuters) - A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, generating a tsunami of up to 4 metres (13 feet), prompting evacuations and damaging buildings, officials said.
"Today's earthquake was serious and the strongest in decades of tremors," Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said in a video posted on the Telegram messaging app. He added that according to preliminary information there were no injuries, but a kindergarten was damaged.
A tsunami with a height of 3-4 metres (10-13 feet) was recorded in parts of Kamchatka, Sergei Lebedev, regional minister for emergency situations said, urging people to move away from the shoreline of the peninsula.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was shallow at a depth of 19.3 km (12 miles), and was centred about 125 km (80 miles) east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city of 165,000 along the coast of Avacha Bay. It revised the magnitude up from 8.0 earlier.
The Japan Weather Agency upgraded its warning, saying it expected tsunami waves of up to 3 metres (10 feet) to reach large coastal areas starting around 0100 GMT. Broadcast NHK said evacuation orders had been issued by the government for some areas.
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System also issued a warning of "hazardous tsunami waves" within the next three hours along some coasts of Russia, Japan and Hawaii. A tsunami watch was also in effect for the U.S. island territory of Guam and other islands of Micronesia.
An evacuation order for the small town of Severo-Kurilsk, south of the peninsula, was declared due to the tsunami threat, Sakhalin Governor Valery Limarenko said on Telegram.
Kamchatka and Russia's Far East sit on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a geologically active region that is prone to major earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Reporting by Anusha Shah Nilutpal Timsina and Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru, Lidia Kelly in Melbourne and Satoshi Sugiyama in Tokyo; Writing by Lincoln Feast; Editing by Stephen Coates
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The tremor generated a tsunami of 3-4 metres in Kamchatka, according to Sergei Lebedev, the regional minister for emergency situations.
There were no injuries, but a kindergarten was damaged, according to preliminary information, Lebedev added.
"Today's earthquake was serious and the strongest in decades of tremors," Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said in a video posted on the Telegram messaging app.
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Widespread tsunami warnings after magnitude 8.8 quake off Russia's east coast
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Earthquake 'the strongest in decades', says Russian officialpublished at 09:25
The 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck about 78 miles (126km) from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, at a depth of 18 kilometres, according to the United States Geological Survey.The tremor generated a tsunami of 3-4 metres in Kamchatka, according to Sergei Lebedev, the regional minister for emergency situations.
There were no injuries, but a kindergarten was damaged, according to preliminary information, Lebedev added.
"Today's earthquake was serious and the strongest in decades of tremors," Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said in a video posted on the Telegram messaging app.
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