Russia, Tsunami and earthquake
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A rare tsunami warning was issued for part of Alaska’s coast after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Sand Point in the Aleutian Islands. A small tsunami wave was measured at Sand Point, Alaska.
Hawaii’s unique position in the center of the Pacific Ocean makes it particularly vulnerable to tsunamis from both distant and local sources. With 32 destructive tsunamis recorded since 1900, resulting in 293 deaths and over $625 million in damage,
Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula was struck by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake on Sunday, triggering a tsunami warning for the region. The quake, centered 144 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, had a shallow depth of 20 kilometers.
Russia, on Sunday, July 20, according to AFP. Following the strong seismic activity, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued a warning for Kamchatka Peninsula. The US Geological Survey reported 5 and 6.
In Hawaii, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported waves slamming ashore from half a meter (a foot) in Nawiliwili, Kauai, to 80 centimeters (2.7 feet) in Hanalei.
Significant Pacific Ocean earthquake caused tsunami warnings for part of Oregon coastline A magnitude 7.0 earthquake off the Northern California coast caused a Tsunami warning in parts of Oregon ...