💨 Abstract

A strong 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Far East, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific, including Japan and Alaska. The earthquake prompted warnings from Hawaii to New Zealand, with potential tsunami dangers lasting over a day. Historical context includes the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile (9.5 magnitude), the 1964 Alaska earthquake (9.2 magnitude), and the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake (9.1

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