7.8 Earthquake Hits Russia: Tsunami Alerts Rock U.S. West Coast

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A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast, setting off tsunami alarms across the Pacific — from Alaska to Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Emergency officials issued urgent tsunami advisories, warning residents to stay away from the water. But after tense hours of monitoring, no destructive waves were recorded — and the alerts were lifted.  This quake comes just weeks after a massive 8.8 earthquake in the same region triggered a tsunami that reached California and Hawaii, causing dramatic ocean surges.  In this video, we break down what happened, how the DART tsunami warning system works, and what to do if you ever face a real tsunami threat. WooGlobe Ref : WGA945020 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A massive 7.8 earthquake just shook Russia's eastern coast.

00:04And for a moment, the Pacific braced for a deadly tsunami.

00:08Emergency alerts rang out across Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. West Coast.

00:12A tsunami advisory was issued for the remote Aleutian Islands.

00:16People were told to stay away from beaches and waterways.

00:19In Hawaii, there were tense hours of waiting.

00:22But no tsunami waves hit, and the all-clear was finally given.

00:26This earthquake comes less than two months after an 8.8 monster quake in the same region.

00:32That one did send waves racing across the ocean.

00:35Water levels surged over 9 feet in Maui in just 18 minutes.

00:39The ocean rose and fell rapidly for hours, flooding some low-lying areas.

00:43So how does the U.S. spot tsunamis so fast?

00:46A network of underwater buoys and sensors called DART detects and tracks ocean changes in real time.

00:52It's a high-tech system built to save lives.

00:54Tsunamis can strike with terrifying speed, traveling up to 30 miles per hour.

00:59If you ever see the oceans suddenly recede or rise, run.

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