Russia Earthquake Causes Tsunami
A strong earthquake hit Russia's coastal area of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Wednesday morning. The earthquake was 8.8 on the Richter scale. Due to this, tsunami waves struck coastal regions in Russia, Japan, and the broader North Pacific area.
Russian Kuril Islands and Japanese Hokkaido were hit directly by the tsunami. Some buildings oscillated for a few minutes. People left their homes. Reports indicate that flooding has been reported in many coastal areas. Emergency response teams have been sent.
Indian Consulate Issues Advisory for US-Based Indians
Alert has been issued by the Consulate General of India in San Francisco in view of the tsunami risk. The Consulate warned Indian nationals in California, Hawaii, and other US West Coast states to remain vigilant.
It suggested the following steps:
- Keep an eye on updates from US authorities.
- Move to higher ground in case of a warning.
- Maintain a safe distance from beaches and low-lying coastal plains.
- Be ready for emergencies with essentials and charged equipment.
- Use emergency services when necessary.
This message was posted on the official 'X' account of the Consulate.
US President Reacts to Incident
The event was commented on by former US President Donald Trump. According to him, a tsunami warning had been reported in Hawaii because of the earthquake in the Pacific. He even mentioned a threat to the US Pacific Coast.
His message consisted of:
- Asking people to stay calm.
- Reporting citizens to shift to safe locations.
- Requesting everyone to listen to instructions from authorities.
Worldwide Tsunami Warnings Issued
In addition to Japan and Russia, tsunami warnings have been called for:
- Hawaii
- Chile
- Solomon Islands
- Alaska
- Oregon
- Washington State sections
Officials in all of these areas are alert. Citizens should keep current and be prepared to follow emergency directions.
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