Massive 8.8 Earthquake Near Kamchatka Triggers Pacific Tsunami Alerts; Most Warnings Now Downgraded

A magnitude 8.8 quake hit Kamchatka, Russia on July 30, triggering a Pacific-wide tsunami alert.

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5-meter waves hit Severo-Kurilsk, sweeping away ports, homes, and ships, followed by aftershocks and volcanic activity.

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Over 2 million were evacuated in Japan as 1.3m waves hit; one fatality reported before the alert was downgraded.

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Tsunami warnings for California, Alaska, and Hawaii were downgraded after 1.8m waves reached Hawaii.

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Chile issued a Red Alert with waves up to 2.5m expected; Ecuador and the Galápagos face up to 3m waves.

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Alerts issued for: French Polynesia, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Waves between 0.3–2.5m

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One of the strongest quakes since 2004, swift warnings helped contain damage and save lives.

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Most alerts lifted; Chile still cautious. Emergency teams monitoring. No major casualties due to preparedness.

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Follow official channels: Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre, NOAA, National agencies

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