30/07/2025
🚨 BREAKING: A colossal 8.8-magnitude earthquake has unleashed tsunami waves across the Pacific, triggering widespread chaos and urgent evacuations.
The quake, which struck off the coast of eastern Russia, is now tied for the sixth most powerful earthquake ever recorded. With a shallow depth of just 12.4 miles (20 km), its destructive force is being felt across multiple nations.
Tsunami waves—up to 5 feet high—have already reached Hawaii, prompting mass evacuations in Honolulu, Maui, and Oahu. Emergency sirens blared and roads were shut down.
In Japan, over 1.9 million people have been ordered to evacuate. Russia’s Severo-Kurilsk has seen flooding, with boats ripped from docks. Waves have also hit the U.S. West Coast, including California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Tsunami advisories remain in place, and the National Weather Service is urging people to avoid coastlines and stay out of the water due to dangerous currents.
Flights are grounded. Emergency shelters are filling. And across the Pacific, millions are bracing for aftershocks and continued wave activity.
This is a rapidly evolving situation. Stay tuned. Stay safe. 🌊
Image: Earthstar Geographics
