Monster Quake Triggers Tsunami Threats Across the Pacific

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A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake has just struck off Russia's eastern coast, shaking the Pacific Rim and triggering tsunami alerts across the region. Hawaii is officially under threat, and Alaska’s Aleutian Islands are on tsunami watch. Millions of lives could be at risk as officials monitor dangerous wave activity. Here’s what we know so far — and why this could be just the beginning. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing story. WooGlobe Ref : WGA401089 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A monster earthquake just rocked the Pacific, and now millions are under tsunami threat.

00:04A powerful 708-magnitude quake struck near Russia's eastern coast.

00:09It hit just off Petropovlov's Kamchatsky, shaking the ocean floor violently.

00:14The time? 2.58 p.m. Eastern, and it didn't take long for alarms to go off.

00:19Tsunami alerts were immediately triggered across the Pacific Ocean.

00:23Hawaii is now officially under threat.

00:26The waves could be life-threatening.

00:28The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration isn't taking any chances.

00:32Alaska's Aleutian Islands, the nearest U.S. land to the quake, are also on high alert.

00:38Two tsunami watches are already in place.

00:40And with the Pacific Rim on edge, experts are watching every wave.

00:44It's a chilling reminder.

00:46The Earth can shift in seconds.

00:48And the next wave might be headed toward millions.

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