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Pacific tsunami: modern early warning systems prevent the catastrophic death tolls of the past

An early warning system for the Pacific Ocean, based in Hawaii, was created in 1948 following a deadly tsunami two years ...

Maps: Tracking a Tsunami in the Pacific Ocean

Alerts for a potential tsunami were issued for coastlines in North America, Hawaii, Russia and Japan after a powerful ...

UPDATE: Oregon Coast tsunami advisory canceled after Pacific Ocean earthquake

A tsunami advisory has been issued for the Oregon Coast for the evening of July 29 by the National Weather Service.
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Why a Giant Quake Didn’t Unleash a Pacific-Wide Tsunami: The Science Revealed

Can a magnitude 8.8 earthquake occur under the Pacific and not trigger a disastrous tsunami? This week’s earthquake drama off ...
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No significant damage or injuries reported on Maui from tsunami

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s far eastern coast sent tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the West Coast on ...

'Over-evacuation' may have prompted traffic problems before tsunami hit Hawaii, officials say

Hawaii officials say the timing of the tsunami warning and evacuation orders following this week's massive earthquake off ...

A look at the tsunami that has spread across the Pacific

As the news of the tsunami threats spread and the waves began hitting land, many people have taken the internet to share ...
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Tsunami Warnings Issued after Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake Strikes off Russian Coast

Tsunami warnings and advisories were issues around the Pacific Ocean after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of ...