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The Latest: Tsunami danger appears to be subsiding in some places after 8.8 magnitude quake

The Latest: Tsunami danger appears to be subsiding in some places after 8.8 magnitude quake

A tsunami sent waves into Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Russian Far East early Wednesday. It was one of the biggest temblor's ever recorded.
8.8 magnitude quake strikes off Russia's Far East. Tsunami waves reach Japan, Hawaii and California

8.8 magnitude quake strikes off Russia's Far East. Tsunami waves reach Japan, Hawaii and California

TOKYO (AP) — One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia’s sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast.
Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here's what to know

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

HONOLULU (AP) — One of this century's most powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia and generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S.
The Latest: Powerful waves travel across Pacific after 8.8-magnitude earthquake

The Latest: Powerful waves travel across Pacific after 8.8-magnitude earthquake

A tsunami sent powerful waves toward coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands, Japan and Hawaii and Alaska after a powerful, 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia early Wednesday.
Some facts about the strongest earthquakes ever recorded

Some facts about the strongest earthquakes ever recorded

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, causing tsunami waves to wash ashore in Japan and Alaska and calls for people around the Pacific to be on alert or move to higher ground. The 8.
In the news today: Poilievre and the Alberta byelection debate, B.C. tsunami advisory

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British Columbians told to avoid coast, after Russia quake triggers tsunami advisory

British Columbians told to avoid coast, after Russia quake triggers tsunami advisory

WICKANINISH BEACH, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the P
Small tsunami forecast in B.C., beaches closed, after massive 8.7 quake off Russia

Small tsunami forecast in B.C., beaches closed, after massive 8.7 quake off Russia

Most of British Columbia's coast is under a tsunami advisory, triggered by one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded struck off the coast of southeastern Russia.
8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan, sets off warnings for Alaska and Hawaii

8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan, sets off warnings for Alaska and Hawaii

TOKYO (AP) — One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.
Two wildfire evacuations set to end, another begins in ongoing dry Prairie simmer

Two wildfire evacuations set to end, another begins in ongoing dry Prairie simmer

WINNIPEG — Residents of two communities were preparing to head home Tuesday, while another community was being evacuated, as crews continued to battle wildfires across a large swath of the Prairies.