Tsunami Threat Eases After Major Earthquake in Russia and South America
Despite being one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded (8.8 magnitude) near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, the resulting tsunami was relatively small and less destructive than feared, due to factors such as the earthquake's depth, the nature of tectonic plate movements, local seafloor shapes, and the presence of early warning systems. These elements influenced the size and impact of the tsunami, preventing the catastrophic damage seen in past events like the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.