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Massive earthquake hits Russia, triggers tsunami -Evacuation in Japan and US

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Massive earthquake hits Russia, triggers tsunami -Evacuation in Japan and US

Massive earthquake hits Russia, triggers tsunami -Evacuation in Japan and US

One of the world’s most powerful earthquakes—magnitude 8.8—struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of the US West Coast.

Over 900,000 people in Japan are under evacuation advisories.

Tsunami waves have already hit Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s Hokkaido.

The Russian port town of Severo-Kurilsk has reported flooding.

US President Trump urged citizens to stay alert, while the Indian Consulate in San Francisco is monitoring the situation.

Authorities warn strong aftershocks could continue for weeks.


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