Massive earthquake triggers tsunami warnings and emergency actions at Pacific energy facilities

Russia and Japan issue tsunami warnings after quake strikes offshore the Kamchatka Peninusla

Tsunami waves flood an area after a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on 30 July 2025.
Tsunami waves flood an area after a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on 30 July 2025.Photo: GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY OF THE RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES/REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 30 July 2025, 05:55Updated 30 July 2025, 13:15
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