Massive Quake Triggers Tsunami Fears Across Pacific

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A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s far east, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific. From Chile to Hawaii, coastlines were cleared, boats were tossed, and people braced for impact. But as the waves reached shores, most nations reported minimal damage — thanks to early warnings and swift evacuations. Incredibly, Russian doctors were performing surgery during the quake and never stopped. WooGlobe Ref : WGA273531 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00An 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook Russia's Far East,

00:04and its shockwaves triggered tsunami alerts across the entire Pacific.

00:08Tsunami warnings blared across countries like Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,

00:13and even Hawaii and New Zealand.

00:15But within hours, many alerts were downgraded.

00:18In Chile, people evacuated coastlines,

00:21including Easter Island and even parts of Antarctica.

00:24Luckily, no damage was reported,

00:26and emergency teams said everyone followed orders swiftly.

00:29Colombia and Ecuador also called off their alerts.

00:32Waves in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands reached over 4 feet,

00:36but caused no serious damage.

00:38Meanwhile, in Hawaii, tsunami waves peaked at 5.7 feet, but have since faded.

00:44Back in Russia, the quake was terrifying.

00:46Locals saw the ground ripple like waves.

00:49Paintings crashed to the floor.

00:51And doctors in a Kamchatka hospital kept operating during the tremor,

00:55never leaving their patients' side.

00:57Over one hundred and twenty-five aftershocks have rattled Russia since the quake,

01:01and though the tsunami threat is easing,

01:03many nations remain on alert.

01:05This quake was a stark reminder.

01:07The Earth can shift without warning.

01:09And when it does, heroes rise in silence.

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