The fact was confirmed by the Regional Minister of Health, Oleg Melnikov, who remarked the professionalism and tranquility of doctors in the middle of the crisis: “Despite the danger, the doctors kept calm and remained with the patient until the end. “
The moment when a team of Russian surgeons is surprised by the earthquake in full operation
The earthquake that dealt with Russia is One of the most powerful registered in the region since 1952. It caused great damage to several buildings and generated dozens of injured.
In addition to the shocking images that generate this type of natural phenomena, Russia’s oriental end witnessed an incredible scene: while a hospital shook for tremors, A medical team carried out an operation to a patient.
In detail, the images were captured by a security chamber of the medical institution. The video shows how, in the middle of the tremors, the professionals assured the table where the patient was to avoid any sudden movement during the seismic event.
The video became quickly viral is on social networks, where users reacted to the unusual situation. After the earthquake, the Regional Health Minister assured that surgery could be completed successfully And that the patient “is out of danger”, in addition to qualifying the doctors of “heroes with white guts.”
An 8.8 earthquake affected Kamchatka and generated tsunamis alert worldwide
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.8 The east coast of Russia shook on Tuesday, about 136 kilometers from Petropávlovsk-Kamtchatski, in the Kamchatka Peninsula, according to reported the United States Geological Service (USGS). The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 19 kilometers and activated a Tsunami alert in the Pacific Ocean.
Tsunami’s notice extended to Alaska, Japan, Guam, California and Hawaii, where local authorities warned about the possible arrival of Waves between 1 and 3 meters high. Also in Chile and Colombia alerts were issued at the eventual arrival of the phenomenon to its coast.
In Russian territory, The waves reached more than six meters in some areas of the Kamchatka Peninsula and in the Kurilesaccording to the Tsunamis Laboratory of the Institute of Oceanology of the Academy of Sciences of Russia. Although damage survey is still ongoing and could be extended for a week, The first reports indicate that damages in homes, routes and infrastructure would have been minimal.
From Japan, the weather agency issued a similar warning and requested caution: “Do not approach the sea or the coast until the warning is lifted.”
The event took place in one of the most active seismic regions of the planet, in the contact zone between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates. On July 20, an earthquake of magnitude 7.4 – accompanied by several aftershocks – had already affected the area, although without causing relevant damage.
What areas are under alert in the Pacific
The Pacific Tsunamis alert (PTWC) issued warnings for:
- Russia (East Zone and Kamchatka Peninsula)
- Hawaii
- Alaska
- Japan (where waves of up to one meter are expected in Hokkaido)
- Central and Western Pacific Islands
- Chile, although under evaluation
Source: Ambito
