Russia's Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings: Scientific Insights and Response
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A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula did not trigger a massive tsunami because the earthquake's rupture pattern did not cause significant vertical sea floor deformation, resulting in smaller waves than expected. The event highlighted the importance of vertical sea floor movement in tsunami formation and demonstrated the effectiveness of early warning systems.
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