1 week ago Moment that Russian volcano explodes for first time in 600 years in dramatic eruption

The Krasheninnikov Volcano erupted overnight in the Kamchatka Peninsula, which was the epicentre of the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that triggered tsunami warnings on Wednesday.

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1 week ago Major earthquake hits Russian coast again as Tsunami warning issued

Residents around Russia and the Pacific are being told to brace again for potential tsunamis after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia for the second time

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2 w. ago How have you been affected by the earthquake and tsunami across the Pacific?

We would like to hear from people who have been affected by the earthquake’s effect across the PacificA powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early on Wednesday and has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, with the first waves hitting Hawaii.Tsunami waves were also felt in Russia and Japan, where evacuations have taken place, and Alaska. Warnings have been issued for North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Russia 7.4 magnitude earthquake caught on camera before tsunami warning

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday, July 20, at a depth of 12 miles.

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3 w. ago Russia earthquakhake: 7.4 magnitude quake caught on camera before tsunami warning

A powerful 7.4 earthquake has struck off the coast of Russia, with the tremor felt in Alaska, Japan, and Hawaii, prompting tsunami warnings to be issued in the region

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3 w. ago Russia earthquake: 7.4 magnitude quake caught on camera before tsunami warning

A powerful 7.4 earthquake has struck off the coast of Russia, with the tremor felt in Alaska, Japan, and Hawaii, prompting tsunami warnings to be issued in the region

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3 w. ago Tsunami threat over after two large earthquakes strike off coast of Russia

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center retracted a warning for Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

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3 w. ago Tsunami warning issued after two large earthquakes strike off coast of Russia

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a warning for Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

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3 w. ago Why Alaska’s recent 7.3 earthquake has caught the attention of scientists

Wednesday’s magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands chain struck in a region that has experienced a handful of powerful quakes within the last five years

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3 w. ago Searching for pennies: With the cut in federal funding public broadcasters are looking to cope

In Alaska, a public radio station general manager took a moment from a busy day warning her community about a possible tsunami for a special task — sending a text message to Sen. Lisa Murkowski urging her to vote against a measure to strip federal funding of NPR and PBS

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3 w. ago Alaska tsunami warning sends community scrambling for high ground after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

A tsunami warning in Alaska has forced local communities to evacuate to higher ground following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake.

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3 w. ago Thousands of Americans flee to higher ground after monster 7.3 earthquake triggered tsunami warning

Thousands of Americans are bracing for a tsunami after a major 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit off the US coast.

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3 w. ago Monster 7.3 magnitude earthquake rocks US coast prompting tsunami warning

The National Tsunami Warning Center has warned that the quake, which occurred at 12:55 p.m. local time, could generate dangerous waves and coastal flooding and has urged all residents within the warning zone to evacuate immediately

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3 w. ago Tsunami alert as huge 7.2 magnitude quake hits off Alaska coast

A tsunami warning has been issued for Alaska after a 7.2 magnitude tremor struck at a depth of 22 miles rocked the Pacific and sparked a massive alert for the US state.

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3 w. ago Tsunami warning for thousands of Americans as major 7.3 earthquake hits off US coast

Thousands of Americans are bracing for a tsunami after a major 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit off the US coast.

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3 w. ago Alaska earthquake UPDATES: Tsunami alert issued after 7.2 magnitude quake

A tsunami warning has been issued for Alaska after a 7.2 magnitude tremor struck at a depth of 22 miles rocked the Pacific and sparked a massive alert for the US state

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