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Which states felt impact of tsunami waves? See list of where it hit
The National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) issued warnings, watches and advisories after the temblor struck about 7:30 p.m.
Tsunami alerts update: Estimated wave times, heights for US states
According to the NWS tsunami warning system, the earthquake occurred off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, around 7:24 p.m ...
A huge earthquake sent tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific – but little damage was reported. Here’s what we know
One of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history shook Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday, sending tsunami waves ...
Where are tsunami warnings and watches issued in the US?
Warnings, advisories and watches were issued in Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon and Washington after a magnitude 8.8 ...
Chile raises its tsunami warning to highest level for most of Pacific coast
Tsunami waves hit Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast on Wednesday after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's ...
Here is what the different tsunami alerts mean.
A tsunami warning is the most severe type of emergency alert. In Hawaii, sirens and text messages alerted residents that a ...
What is the largest tsunami to hit the US? See where it struck.
Tsunami warnings that blanketed the west coast July 29 prompted memories of a 1958 wave that struck Alaska, the largest ever ...
The Pacific Dodged a Monster Tsunami After One of the Biggest Quakes Ever. Here’s Why
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula shook the Pacific, but its tsunami fizzled. A geologist explains ...
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Surviving a Tsunami in the United States
A tsunami striking the U.S. mainland might seem far-fetched, but scientists say preparation is crucial because it will happen — it’s just a matter of when.
Opinion | The Pacific tsunami response is a warning about federal funding for science
After a magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, tsunami alerts rippled out across Hawaii, Alaska, ...