Massive 7.8 Earthquake Near Russia Triggers Alaska Tsunami Fears

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A massive 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia near the epicenter of July’s historic 8.8 quake, triggering a Tsunami Advisory for Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. For hours, residents braced for possible waves and dangerous currents. The advisory stretched from Amchitka Pass to Attu, warning of potential flooding and hazardous surf.  Thankfully, the tsunami alert was canceled by the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center later in the day, with no major damage reported. Experts believe this was likely a powerful aftershock of July’s seismic event, a reminder of the Pacific Ring of Fire’s volatile nature.  Watch to learn what happened, why it matters, and how close Alaska came to disaster. WooGlobe Ref : WGA596148 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A massive earthquake just rattled the Pacific, and for a moment, Alaska was on edge.

00:05Just off the coast of Russia, a powerful magnitude 7.8 quake struck Thursday morning.

00:11And it wasn't just any tremor.

00:13This one hit near the epicenter of July's historic 808 monster quake that shook the Pacific and sent tsunami alerts across the globe.

00:20The quake triggered a tsunami advisory for Alaska's Aleutian Islands.

00:25From Amchitka Pass to Atu, residents were told to stay away from the water.

00:29Strong currents and small tsunami waves were possible.

00:32For hours, uncertainty loomed.

00:35But by the afternoon, the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center canceled the advisory.

00:39No damage was reported.

00:41No other U.S. areas were affected.

00:43And Hawaii stayed clear of danger.

00:45Experts believe this could be a major aftershock of July's massive event.

00:49A reminder that the Pacific Ring of Fire never sleeps.

00:52Stay alert, stay safe, and always pay attention when the Earth speaks.

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