On July 29th, a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific region, including Russia, Japan, the U.S., Canada, and parts of Central and South America. In Russia, waves up to 4 meters inundated coastal areas such as Severo-Kurilsk, prompting the evacuation of approximately 2,000 residents.
In Japan, a tsunami advisory remains in effect for northern regions, including Hokkaido and Aomori, and along the Sea of Japan coast, as conditions remain unstable. Hundreds of flight delays and cancellations were reported at major airports, while ferry and train services were suspended in northern Honshu and Hokkaido due to ongoing alerts.
Along the U.S. West Coast, including California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, tsunami advisories remain active. While some warnings have been downgraded as wave activity subsides, the disruption has been widespread. In Hawaii, and in parts of the continental U.S., multiple airports were temporarily shut down, with ongoing delays and reroutes affecting both inbound and outbound flights across the region.