BREAKING NEWS US and Japan Issue Tsunami Alerts After Massive 8.8 Quake in Russia’s Kamchatka

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Picture of the earthquake in Russia's Kamchatka courtesy of NDTV

 

A major 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, unleashing panic across the Pacific with tsunami warnings and swift evacuations from Japan to Hawaii.

 

Striking 126 kilometres southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 18 kilometres, the quake rattled the Russian Far East. Waves soared to 4 metres along Kamchatka’s coast, yet miraculously, no injuries were reported. Kamchatka’s Governor Vladimir Solodov labelled it “the strongest in decades.”

 

The United States and Japan swiftly issued sweeping tsunami alerts. HHawaii’s officials triggered urgent evacuations across the entire state, including in Oahu’s state capital, Honolulu. The US National Weather Service cautioned of potential 3-metre waves that could wreak havoc on these paradise shores.

 

Alaska and Guam were placed under alert as waves of 1-3 metres were anticipated. The US weather forecasters also extended their warnings to the Philippines, Canada, Yap, and the Marshall Islands. US and Canadian West Coast areas, including the Aleutian Islands, were on high alert.

 

Japan’s Meteorological Agency urged residents along the Pacific coast to evacuate. National broadcaster NHK cut into regular programming to broadcast live alerts, showing alarming scenes of vehicles racing away from the coast in Miyagi Prefecture.

 

Tokachi and Hokkaido observed waves of 40 centimetres, with predictions reaching up to 3 metres in some places, according to reports.

 

Throughout the tumult, emergency services in the affected regions remained vigilant to ensure that public safety was prioritised. Communities braced for the impending waves, with authorities poised to act swiftly to protect lives and minimise damage.

 

The unfolding events highlighted the urgent need for readiness and resilience in the face of natural disasters. While the immediate impact of the earthquake is being assessed, the broader implications on infrastructure and safety systems remain a focus for officials both regionally and internationally.

 

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[expat_4_life]

Assuming that something big is coming, it is projected to hit Hawaii at around noon today Thailand time. Sirens blaring and people seeking higher ground. 🙏
 

 

[black tabby12345]

Better not use cars when you run from the sea surge.

 

Traffic jamming slows down evacuation; hinder their efforts.

 

In case of 311 Quake in Japan, in 2011, quite a few people died that way; swept away by the killer wave with their cars while they were held up on the car packed roads.

 

 

 

[CallumWK]

3 minutes ago, black tabby12345 said:

Better not use cars when you run from the sea surge.

 

Traffic jamming slows down evacuation; hinder their efforts.

 

While I agree with your observation, it's a bit hard to stay ahead of a Tsunami on foot

[Tug]

Witnessed minor bump and odd current flows here in San Diego fortunately much ado about nothing here,I’ve experienced a major bump back in 1960 after the earthquake in chile we were living on our schooner at fellows and Stewart berth 206 rite next to the henry ford bridge as a kid we saw entire marinas ripped out and shoved through that bridge before it could be raised!!As an 8 yo kid I didn’t realize I was in mortal danger just stood on the terminal island dyke and witnessed the incredible show!!we lit the boat off and towed a few friends to safty then ran down to San Diego for a few days to shelter.i still carry vivid memories of that day almost 70 years ago.