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8.8 magnitude earthquake latest: Volcano erupts in Russia, tsunami waves reach California

Tsunami alerts were issued for Alaska and Hawaii on Tuesday after a major, 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of ...

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 ...
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Why the Russian Earthquake Didn’t Cause a Huge Tsunami

Russia’s magnitude 8.8 earthquake spawned serious tsunami warnings, but waves have been moderate so far. Here’s the ...

Tsunami alerts lifted after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific

Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia's Far East, but no deaths were reported.

Visualizing the Russia earthquake and tsunami in maps and charts

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast on late Wednesday morning, local time. The quake triggered ...

What are the biggest tsunamis ever? How July 29 earthquake, tsunami compares.

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake caused a tsunami that killed more than 5,200 people on Dec. 30, 1703, according to NOAA data. The ...

Why Did Such a Powerful Earthquake Produce Such a Weak Tsunami?

The quake in Russia on Wednesday was among the strongest ever recorded — but in many places, the resulting wave was small.

Southern Calif. shaken by multiple earthquakes day after tsunami advisory

The quakes come just a day after a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck in Russia, prompting tsunami warnings along the ...