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The Latest: Tsunami warnings lifted in most places

A tsunami hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands, Japan and Hawaii and Alaska after a powerful, 8.8-magnitude earthquake ...
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A tsunami makes its way across the Pacific, with waves hitting the U.S. West Coast

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East is sending tsunami waves to Hawaii, Alaska, California and Oregon.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Peru Shutters Half Its Ports As It Gears For Tsunami

Peru on Wednesday closed 65 of its 121 Pacific ports as a tsunami alert was issued following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Russia.

Tourist Films Moment of Final Warning Siren Before Tsunami Hits Hawaii

The woman captured the "eerie" siren sounds along the coast of Waikiki Beach warning Honolulu residents and visitors about ...