Major Quake Triggers Tsunami Warnings Across Pacific
Summary
- Magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia
- Japan and US issue tsunami warnings
- Japan orders Pacific coast evacuations
- Initial waves observed in Hokkaido
- Hawaii faces potential for 3-meter waves
- Alaska under tsunami watch
- Guam at risk of 1-3 meter waves
Overall Sentiment: 🔴 Negative
AI Explanation
A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia has prompted Japan and the United States to issue tsunami warnings. Japan has ordered evacuations along its Pacific coast, with initial waves of 30-40cm observed in Hokkaido. The US has issued a tsunami warning for Hawaii, anticipating waves up to 3 meters, and a tsunami watch for Alaska. Guam is also at risk of waves between 1-3 meters.
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