Russia, Tsunami and earthquake
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Hawaii’s unique position in the center of the Pacific Ocean makes it particularly vulnerable to tsunamis from both distant and local sources. With 32 destructive tsunamis recorded since 1900, resulting in 293 deaths and over $625 million in damage,
A rare tsunami warning was issued for part of Alaska’s coast after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near Sand Point in the Aleutian Islands. A small tsunami wave was measured at Sand Point, Alaska.