The east of Russia was hit by a major earthquake this morning. Therefore, there is now a tsunami threat for many surrounding countries. The first waves have reached Japan and Hawaii, and the American state of California is bracing itself. Are you there now? Then we would like to speak to you.
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Currently, strong aftershocks are still being felt on the Russian Kamchatka Peninsula, where the earthquake occurred. The first waves have arrived in Japan and Hawaii. The area around California is still bracing for the consequences.