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Pacific Ocean tsunami: UNESCO's early warning system proves once again its effectiveness

Just ten minutes after the earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning System, coordinated by UNESCO, issued an initial warning covering the areas most at risk, particularly the Russian and Japanese coasts. This warning was then relayed by national centers and enabled the immediate implementation of evacuation plans in several countries.

The New York Times · 3d

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 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean off Russia’s northern Pacific coast, according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning System, which is part of the National Weather Service.

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MSNBC on MSN · 1d

The Pacific tsunami response is a warning about federal funding for science

After that disaster, in 1949 the United States established the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), the first of its kind, to provide early warnings to populations around the Pacific. It was a visionary step, recognizing that natural hazards like tsunamis don’t respect borders — and that scientific knowledge could mitigate risk.

Tsunami warnings in US downgraded

Good News Network · 18h

In 10 Minutes, UN’s Tsunami Warning System Notified Millions in East Asia Following Russian Earthquake

Thanks to this global monitoring system, which has been deployed for more than 20 years, millions of people in Japan and Russia were warned.

Associated Press News · 2d

Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here’s what to know

One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded has sent a tsunami crashing into a Russian port and smaller waves barreling across the Pacific to the Americas and south to New Zealand.

CNN · 2d

July 30, 2025: Tsunami warnings in the US downgraded after massive quake strikes Russia’s far east

The tsunami advisory for Hawaii has been lifted after a massive earthquake off Russia’s far eastern coast put the region on high alert. Tsunami warnings for the US coastline and Japan were downgraded to advisories earlier.

1don MSN

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

The earthquake in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula on July 30, 2025, may have been one of the most severe on record, with a ...

Pacific Ocean tsunami: UNESCO’s early warning system proves effective

UNESCO’s tsunami warning system issued rapid alerts after the 8.8-magnitude Kamchatka quake, enabling Pacific nations to ...

How do tsunami warning systems work?

Tsunami alerts were sent out across the Pacific, after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia. But how do the ...

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Expert reveals the warning signs of a deadly tsunami

One of the most infamous warning signs of a deadly tsunami is when the tide pulls away from the shoreline. Beachgoers may be tempted to investigate, or pick up dead fish, but in reality a massive ...

Tsunami Alerts Are Mostly Lifted After Major Pacific Quake

Officials from Japan to California issued warnings after an 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia’s coast. Hours later, there were ...

Across the Pacific, fear of a major tsunami gives way to relief

From French Polynesia to the South American coasts to Alaska and California, alert systems were triggered after an ...

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UPDATE: Oregon Coast under tsunami advisory 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.

Tsunami Warning Alert News Live: Tsunami hits US west coast after Russia mega-quake; waves up to 4m expected in French Polynesia

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings ac ...

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