A massive 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia near the epicenter of July’s historic 8.8 quake, triggering a Tsunami Advisory for Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. For hours, residents braced for possible waves and dangerous currents. The advisory stretched from Amchitka Pass to Attu, warning of potential flooding and hazardous surf.
Thankfully, the tsunami alert was canceled by the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center later in the day, with no major damage reported. Experts believe this was likely a powerful aftershock of July’s seismic event, a reminder of the Pacific Ring of Fire’s volatile nature.
Watch to learn what happened, why it matters, and how close Alaska came to disaster.
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