Russia Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alerts Across Pacific
The earthquake's impact is being felt across the Pacific, with tsunami waves traveling at speeds of up to 500 miles per hour, causing widespread destruction and flooding along the coasts of affected countries, and highlighting the need for international cooperation in responding to natural disasters.

A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami alerts for several countries, including the US, Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines, with waves of 3-4 meters recorded in parts of Kamchatka.
The earthquake triggered widespread tsunami warnings, with the US issuing alerts along its west coast, as well as in Guam and other islands of Micronesia. Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones warned that the tsunami could damage harbors and waterfront property in Hawaii and California, but is not expected to cause catastrophic loss of life. Tsunami waves in Hawaii are predicted to be 3-10 feet, while in Santa Barbara, the wave height is predicted to be 1-2 feet.
In Japan, residents were under evacuation orders, and workers at the Fukushima Daiichi and Daini nuclear plant were evacuated and moved to higher ground. The country is still recovering from the devastating magnitude-9.0 earthquake that struck its northeastern coast on March 11, 2011, causing widespread destruction and a devastating tsunami that resulted in an official death toll of about 18,500.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with US President Donald Trump urging people to stay strong and safe. The tsunami alerts serve as a reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness and the need for swift action in the face of natural disasters.