Massive 8.8 Earthquake Near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts

On a restless morning near the remote Russian peninsula of Kamchatka, an immense earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 8.8 struck beneath the Pacific seabed, unleashing alarm across nations bordering this volatile ocean. While initial tremors seemed distant, the ripple effects quickly reached American shores — notably Hawaii and Alaska — triggering urgent federal tsunami warnings that underscore America's persistent coastal security challenges. Why Should Americans Care About Quakes Thousands of Miles Away? The seismic event's epicenter near Kamchatka is far from Washington D.C., but its consequences hit closer to home than many realize. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...