Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 09:58am on 30 Jul 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves across the Pacific, prompting evacuations in Hawaii, Japan, Russia, and California. Waves up to 5 feet have already hit Maui and Oahu, with officials warning surges may reach 10 feet. Hawaii Governor Josh Green urged residents to seek higher ground, emphasizing the threat spans the entire island chain. Japan evacuated 1.9 million people; one fatality reported. Russia’s Severo-Kurilsk saw 16-foot waves and declared a state of emergency. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed widespread impact. President Trump urged Hawaiians to act immediately. Tsunami warnings remain active across multiple Pacific nations, with waves arriving every 12 minutes.
