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Volcano erupts after quake in Russia’s far east

Moscow, Russia—A volcano in Russia's far east erupted on Wednesday, Russian scientists said, hours after a major quake prompted evacuations and tsunami alerts across parts...

Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunamis

Chiba, Japan—One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia's sparsely populated Far East on Wednesday, causing tsunamis up to four meters (12 feet) high...

Phivolcs lifts tsunami advisory after megaquake off Russia

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday afternoon canceled its tsunami advisory for the magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the east coast...

DILG alerts coastal towns after Russia quake sparks tsunami warnings

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) released a preemptive evacuation order covering all communities located near the Philippines’ shorelines in vulnerable coastal...

Sea-level disturbance warning forces class suspensions in Albay towns

Local government executives in Rapu-Rapu and Baras towns in Albay canceled classes on Wednesday after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned...

Russia declares emergency on tsunami-hit islands

Moscow, Russia—Authorities in Russia's far eastern Sakhalin region declared on Wednesday a state of emergency in the northern Kuril Islands, where tsunami waves have damaged...

Key facts about tsunamis and the damage they cause

Tokyo, Japan—Tsunami alerts were issued across parts of the Pacific on Wednesday after an 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far east. Here are key facts about...

Phivolcs warns of ‘minor sea-level disturbance’ from M8.7 Russia quake

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday morning cautioned Filipinos particularly those residing in coastal areas of ‘minor sea-level disturbance,’ after...

Japan detects 60-cm tsunami after M8.8 Kamchatka quake

Vast areas of Japan's Pacific coast were hit by tsunami waves as high as 60 centimeters on Wednesday after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck...

Ill-equipped and tired: A night with a Ukrainian serviceman

UNDISCLOSED, Ukraine – A menacing buzz reverberates through the night sky in eastern Ukraine. Explosions ring out, flashes illuminate sunflower fields below and the...

Trump gives Russia 10-12 days to end war in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday sharply reduced the timeline he is giving Russia to end its war in Ukraine, cutting a previously announced...

Plane carrying 43 crashes in Russia’s far east

MOSCOW – A passenger plane carrying 43 people including five children crashed in a remote spot in Russia’s far eastern region of Amur on...

Tsunami alert lifted after powerful quakes off Russian coast

Moscow, Russia—A tsunami alert was lifted after a series of powerful earthquakes off the coast of Russia's far east on Sunday did not result in...

Kim offers Russia full support on Ukraine conflict

SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his full support on the war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister...
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