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Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake
Authorities warned the risk from the 8.8 magnitude quake could last for hours, and millions of people potentially in the path ...
The Latest: Tsunami hits Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido
A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after a powerful, 8.8 ...
Multiple Whales Washed Ashore by Tsunami in Japan
The Kuril Islands and Japan's northern island of Hokkaido were hit by tsunami waves after a magnitude 8.8 undersea earthquake ...
Sixth-Largest Earthquake on Record Triggers Global Tsunami Warnings
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Russia’s eastern peninsula and has led to evacuations in Hawaii and elsewhere.
What's the difference between a tsunami warning and an advisory?
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a warning means that a tsunami is imminent. A warning means ...