Tsunami risk eases after Kamchatka Russian earthquake, volcano erupts on Russia’s far east coast

A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka coast has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, prompting evacuations in Japan and Hawaii. The quake, which caused damage and injuries in Russia, was followed by a volcanic eruption; although initial tsunami waves were smaller than feared, authorities advised caution and continued monitoring.

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