The earthquake south of the Russian Peninsula of Kamchatka (Russia) that had a magnitude of 8.8 degrees with an epicenter 136 kilometers from Petropávlovsk-Kamtchatski alerted countries on the coast of the Pacific Ocean to the possibility of causing a tsunami and impacting on its banks in the next hours. This type of event does not usually affect Argentina directly, but still generates fear and shock.
What is a tsunami? A tsunami consists of a series of Waves of many kilometers whose cause comes from disturbances in the ocean, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. Tsunami is considered one of the most destructive natural forces and its waves can move as fast as airplanes. They have the ability to cause great destruction and take everything they find in their passage.
In his X account, and given the possibility that the Pacific coasts are achieved by the phenomenon, the president of Chile, Gabriel Boricit alerted its population. “For the earthquake in Russia at this time the national cogrid is performed,” and added: “We have Tsunami alert for the entire coast of Chile for tomorrow,” he shared. In addition, Boric asked to remain calm and follow the instructions of the authorities.
Another that also sent a message to its citizens through social network X was Donald Trumpthe president of the United States: “Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami alert for Hawaii residents has been issued. There is a tsunami surveillance for Alaska and the United States Pacific coast.” And closed with a forceful order: “Stay strong and keep safe.”
The tsunami of the Indian in 2004: the most lethal in history
The tsunami that occurred in the Indian Ocean, in December 2004, was considered One of the most lethal in history. On that occasion, an underwater earthquake recorded 9.1 degrees on the magnitude scale and caused immense waves that caused great disasters and affected many coasts of the countries that border the ocean. His epicenter was close to the coast of Sumatra, in Indonesia.
Just one day after Christmas, the great magnitude earthquake generated one of the greatest tsunamis that are remembered and left a High number of victims that suffered the natural disaster. Some of the countries that were affected were Thailand, India, Maldives and Sri Lanka.
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Around 227,000 people lost their lives and millions suffered Very high economic losses. The affected communities took a long time to recover from the disaster it caused. After this tragedy, the detection and response to tsunamis was highly improved to prevent facts like this.
Chile expects the impact of Tsunami: How do you prepare?
The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred), from Chile, communicated in its social networks that by the earthquake in Russia, there is Tsunami alert on Easter Island. “People are asked to go to the safe zone“They issued in a statement.
On the other hand, Moments Boric ago reported that the first waves have already reached the coasts of Japan, Alaska and Polynesia. “At 9:25 (local time) should reach the first wave to Easter Island,” he wrote in X. And he asked “Remember that normally the first wave is not the strongest“
The national director of Senapred, Alicia Cebrán, said at a press conference: “This information is dynamic and is in constant monitoring of our technical body in connection with the organisms that are also monitoring the entire Pacific basin. “He also asked that people remain informed through official channels.
Source: Ambito
