7.8 Earthquake Rocks Russia as Tsunami Alerts Sound Across the Pacific

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A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, shaking the region and triggering immediate tsunami warnings. The quake was so strong that Alaska’s Aleutian Islands were briefly placed under a tsunami advisory, which was later canceled.  Governor Vladimir Solodov confirmed that a tsunami warning was issued locally, but fortunately, no damage has been reported so far. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Canadian coasts, including Hawaii and British Columbia, were declared safe with no tsunami threats.  This seismic activity comes just months after an even stronger 8.8 quake rattled the same region, raising fresh concerns for those living near the Pacific Ring of Fire. WooGlobe Ref : WGA481857 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake just rocked Russia's far east, near Petropavlov's Kamchatsky.

00:06It hit with such force that tsunami warnings were immediately triggered.

00:10People along Alaska's Aleutian Islands were the first to get alerts.

00:13But soon after, the warning was canceled.

00:16Still, panic spread fast.

00:18In Kamchatka, Russia's own eastern coastline was on high alert.

00:22Governor Vladimir Solodov warned locals through telegram.

00:26Tsunami sirens sounded, but no major damage was reported.

00:30Meanwhile, Hawaii and Canada held their breath.

00:33But luckily, no tsunami threats reached their shores.

00:36Just two months ago, an even stronger quake, an 8.8, shook this same region.

00:41It triggered tsunami warnings across multiple countries.

00:44The Earth is restless.

00:46And for the people living near the Ring of Fire, every tremor could be the next big one.

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