Why didn’t one of the strongest earthquakes in history unleash a catastrophic tsunami?
When an 8.8-magnitude megathrust earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, it sent shockwaves—literally and emotionally—across the Pacific. Millions were evacuated, fearing a repeat of the devastating tsunamis of 2004 and 2011. But surprisingly, the tsunami that followed was far less destructive than feared.
In this 1-minute explainer, we break down the science behind why this massive quake didn’t create a towering wall of water. From tectonic plate behavior to tsunami wave mechanics and the life-saving impact of modern warning systems — this is how we avoided disaster.
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