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Kamchatka earthquake response shows tsunami warnings are improving
After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula, early tsunami warning systems kicked in and ...
Kamchatka earthquake is among top 10 strongest ever recorded. Here's what they have in common
Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the ...
Russia’s Kamchatka Hit By 8.8 Quake, Tied For Sixth-Strongest Earthquake In History
A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering evacuations and tsunami ...
Video shows Russian surgeons protecting patient mid-earthquake
Medical professionals were performing surgery on a cancer patient at the Kamchatka oncology center in ...
Russian authorities on Kamchatka peninsula and Kuril islands cancel a tsunami warning
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan and ...
Last time a MASSIVE earthquake hit Russia’s Kamchatka was 73 years ago – Hawaii was hit by 30-foot Tsunami waves
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, triggering global tsunami alerts.
What is the 'ring of fire'? This week's earthquake just the latest in this region
Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, the area in which a magnitude 8.8. earthquake occurred on July 29, is within the so-called "ring of fire." ...
Incredible footage shows Russian doctors calmly perform surgery during powerful earthquake
The medics are seen clinging to the gurney to secure their patient in the incredible video shared by the regional health ...