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Tracking a Tsunami in Pacific Ocean

Maps: Tracking a Tsunami in the Pacific Ocean

Alerts for a potential tsunami were issued for coastlines in North America, Hawaii, Russia and Japan after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean off Russia’s northern Pacific coast, according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning System, which is part of the National Weather Service.

The Seattle Times · 2d

3 reasons why the Pacific Ocean tsunami fizzled before reaching WA

Waves and strong currents are expected to continue Wednesday for Washington but it appears we've escaped largely unscathed.

Associated Press · 2d

Tsunami expert: ‘This is an ocean flood’

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia’s sparsely populated Far East Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii, the U.S.

Revisiting Hawaii's tsunami preparedness

Yahoo · 2d

Powerful Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warnings in California and Hawaii

A powerful earthquake off Russia’s east coast triggered tsunami waves across the Pacific, prompting alerts in Hawaii and California.

AOL · 1d

Over-evacuation likely worsened Hawaii tsunami traffic, officials say

David Sun-Miyashiro was at home on the 31st floor of a Honolulu apartment building, high above danger, when his phone alerted him to a possible tsunami from a massive earthquake far across the Pacific Ocean.

KITV · 1d

Revisiting Hawaii's tsunami preparedness after 2011 Japan earthquake

On March 11, 2011, Hawaii experienced the impact of a tsunami triggered by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake off Japan's coast. Sirens blared across the Hawaiian islands, prompting residents to evacuate

Tsunami Alerts Are Mostly Lifted After Major Pacific Quake

Officials from Japan to California issued warnings after an 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia’s coast. Hours later, there were ...

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A huge earthquake sent tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific – but little damage was reported. Here’s what we know

Tsunami waves have hit nations across the Pacific after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote east ...

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A look at the tsunami that has spread across the Pacific

As the news of the tsunami threats spread and the waves began hitting land, many people have taken the internet to share ...

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Tsunami alerts triggered for Hawaii, Alaska after massive 8.8 quake strikes off Russia

A massive 8.8 earthquake rocked the upper Pacific Ocean Tuesday evening, triggering tsunami warnings for the entire state of ...

KHON Honolulu on MSN4h

Dead engine, no lights: Local mariner survives tsunami: PHOTOS

On Tuesday, July 29, the tsunami sirens sounded across Hawaiʻi. While most people moved inland or uphill, Chris Frendreis, ...

Tsunami waves reach Hawaii, West Coast hours after magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia

Tsunami waves reached Hawaii and the West Coast after one of the strongest earthquakes in recorded history, a magnitude 8.8 ...

‘Over-evacuation’ may have prompted traffic problems before tsunami hit Hawaii, officials say

Hawaii officials say the timing of the tsunami warning and evacuation orders following this week's massive earthquake off ...

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The Pacific tsunami response is a warning about federal funding for science

After that disaster, in 1949 the United States established the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), the first of its kind, ...

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Pacific tsunami: Modern early warning systems prevent the catastrophic death tolls of the past

The earthquake in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula on July 30, 2025, may have been one of the most severe on record, with a ...

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Hawaii breathes a massive sigh of relief after tsunami scare shakes islands

Wednesday evening in Waikiki ended in classic Hawaiian style, with a stunning red, orange and gold sunset, children laughing ...

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