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Tsunami Threat Zones: Full list of Islands under risk after massive Russia quake – Hawaii, Guam, Hokkaido, and ….
Financial Express
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A massive magnitude 8.7 earthquake hit Russia’s Peninsula on July 29, resulting in tsunami alerts across the Pacific. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centres have issued urgent warnings for all Hawaiian, whereas Japan’s Meteorological Agency has...
Amata mourns passing of longtime friend, Gov. Palacios
Samoa News
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July 24, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is mourning the passing of the Honorable Arnold Indalecio Palacios, Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and honoring his life and respected legacy of leadership. “I am...
Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia’s Kamchatka coast
Khabarhub
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July 30, 2025
Tsunami alert after powerful quakes strike off coast of Russia. Photo: Supplied/USGS MOSCOW: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology...
A huge earthquake sent tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific – but little damage was reported. Here’s what we know
CBS 58 - Wisconsin
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July 30, 2025
By Lex Harvey (CNN) — One of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history shook Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday, sending tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific Ocean and putting nations from Japan to the United States to Chile on high...
Tsunami hits Hawaii after massive earthquake off Russia sparks Pacific-wide alerts
The Independent
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July 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
12W, now depression, prompting 1st CNMI storm watch of season
The Guam Daily Post
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What began as a poorly organized tropical disturbance just days ago has rapidly intensified overnight into Tropical Depression 12W, prompting the first tropical storm watches of the season for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,...
UPDATE: Guam and CNMI upgraded to a Tsunami advisory
KUAM
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July 30, 2025
An 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. Based on current data, hazardous sea level fluctuations and strong ocean currents may impact Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.
Gov. Palacios: the CNMI’s last best hope?
The Pacific Island Times
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July 28, 2025
The author, Col. Grant Newsham, right, with CNMI Gov. Arnold Palacios I was in awe of Arnold Palacios, who passed away on July 23. Having spent a good part of my career dealing with public and private corruption, I never once saw a top official...
Apatang, Mendiola sworn in as NMI governor and lieutenant governor
Marianas Business Journal
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In a somber ceremony, Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro, Northern Mariana Islands Supreme Court, administered the oath of office to now Gov. David M. Apatang and Lt. Gov. Dennis C. Mendiola on the morning of July 24. Chief Justice Alexandro C....
Massive 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Russia’s Kamchatka Coast; Tsunami Alerts Issued Across Pacific
Asianet Newsable
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July 30, 2025
A massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami alerts for Russia, Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. Authorities warn of waves up to 3 metres in Russia and 1 metre in Japan. Moscow: A powerful...
CNMI Gov. Palacios dead at 69
The Guam Daily Post
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Gov. Arnold I. Palacios died Wednesday night at the Guam Regional Medical City. He was 69 years old. He died peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, according to a statement by Acting CNMI Gov. David...
Earthquake in Russia: Viral video captures terrifying moment when 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck Kamchatka
DNA India
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July 30, 2025
The US National Weather Service (NWS) Tsunami Alerts issued a series of advisories and watches, including a Tsunami Advisory for Alaska's Aleutian Islands from Attu to Samalga Pass in the US, with a potential tsunami threat for Russia and Japan,...
Earthquake in Russia: Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Kamchatka Coast, Tsunami Alerts Issued Across Pacific
Latestly
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July 30, 2025
Moscow, July 30: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) stated, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific, including...
#TBT: July 24, 2025
Pasquines
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July 24, 2025
On July 24, 1944, the United States invaded Tinian Island in the Northern Mariana Islands as part of the larger Battle of the Marianas during World War II. The invasion was a key step in the island-hopping strategy to gain a base from which to...
The Late Governor’s Legacy; Apatang and Mendiola Sworn In; Senate Power Could Shift
Kandit News Group
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July 24, 2025
By Troy Torres, with assistance from Glen Hunter David Mundo Apatang at [just after] 8:30 a.m. was sworn into office as the Eleventh Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands following the Wednesday night death of Arnold...
BREAKING (UPDATE 2) Guam, CNMI upgraded to tsunami advisory; first tsunami waves as early as 2:37pm Wednesday, residents urged to stay away from beaches, harbors
Pacific Daily News
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A tsunami advisory is now in effect for Guam and the CNMI following a powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake in Russia, and the earliest estimated time that hazardous sea level fluctuations may begin is at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday on Saipan and 2:51 p.m. on...
World News | Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Russia's Kamchatka Coast, Tsunami Alerts Issued Across Pacific
Latestly
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July 30, 2025
Moscow [Russia], July 30 (ANI): A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) stated, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific,...
Four Powerful Earthquakes, Including Magnitude 8.0, Strike Russian Coast
Zee News
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Four powerful earthquakes struck the Russian coast on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The first quake, with a magnitude of 8.0, struck southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It was shortly followed by another...
Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka coast, tsunami alerts issued across Pacific
DNA India
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Russia earthquake: According to a post on X by NCS, the quake occurred at a latitude of 52.56°N and a longitude of 160.10°E, with a depth of 55 kilometres. Russia earthquake: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off the east coast of...
Surge warning for entire NZ coast after quake near Russia
Otago Daily Times
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July 30, 2025
All New Zealand coastal areas are now covered by a warning of tsunami activity following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Russia earlier today. The National Emergency Management Agency (Nema) made the announcement about 2pm, saying that strong...