Kamchatka’s 8.8 Quake: Is the Worst Finally Over?

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On July 30th, Russia's Kamchatka region was rocked by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake — the strongest since 1952. The powerful tremor triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, putting Japan, the US, and the Philippines on high alert. In the days that followed, over 350 aftershocks shook the region. But now, there’s a shift in the pattern.  In this video, we break down the latest update: a 40% drop in aftershocks reported by Russian authorities. What does this mean for the region? Is the worst over, or could another quake still strike?  Watch till the end for everything you need to know about this developing seismic story. WooGlobe Ref : WGA726097 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00It was the most powerful earthquake to hit Kamchatka since 1952.

00:04On July 30, the ground shook with a magnitude of 8.8.

00:08A tsunami alert rippled across the Pacific, Japan, the U.S., and the Philippines all on edge.

00:15In Kamchatka, a state of high alert was declared.

00:18Nearby Sakhalin went into full emergency mode.

00:21But the danger didn't end with that first violent shake.

00:24Over 350 aftershocks followed in just one week.

00:28People braced for more, but now there's a glimmer of relief.

00:32This week, the aftershock count dropped by 40%, from 359 to 213 tremors.

00:39Still intense, but a clear sign that the Earth is slowly calming.

00:43Scientists say the pattern is typical, but there's still a chance of another jolt around magnitude 5.

00:49So Kamchatka stays alert, watching and waiting.

00:53Because when the Earth speaks this loud, you never know when it'll echo again.

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