When a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia\u2019s coast on Tuesday, it sent shockwaves across the Pacific Ocean. <\/p>\n
The epicenter of the 8.8 earthquake is more than 3000 miles away from Hawaii<\/p>\n
Leading to Tsunami Warnings across the Pacific Ocean including Hawaii, Oregon, Alaska and California. <\/p>\n
Thankfully all Tsunami alerts are cancelled as waves continue to settle post aftershock.<\/p>\n
The U.S. avoiding disaster because of a few factors:<\/p>\n
Proximity matters most<\/b>: The closer you are to the initial rupture, the greater the impacts you\u2019ll feel. Russia\u2019s Kamchatka Peninsula, being right at the epicenter, bore the brunt of the wave energy.<\/p>\n
Uneven energy distribution<\/b>: some areas receive more concentrated energy than others.<\/p>\n
Shoreline geography<\/b>: Each coastline is unique. The shape and depth of a shoreline can either amplify wave activity.<\/p>\n
The type of movement<\/b>: Although the earthquake was exceptionally strong, the way the tectonic plates moved didn\u2019t create the massive displacement of water needed to generate a tsunami.<\/p>\n
Why Earthquakes happen?<\/p>\n
The answer lies deep beneath our feet in the Earth\u2019s tectonic plates. <\/p>\n
These massive slabs of solid rock make up our planet\u2019s outermost layer, constantly moving in slow motion\u2014but this movement isn\u2019t always smooth.<\/p>\n
plates move in different directions depending on where they are on earth.<\/p>\n
Friction can hold these plates in place, causing them to become stuck together. Over years, decades, or even centuries, stress builds up along these fault lines. <\/p>\n
Then, suddenly\u2014SNAP! An earthquake happens as the plates break free and release all that stored energy at once. When seismic energy hits the ocean, it can create a Tsunami. <\/p>\n
Tectonic plates rupture after built up energy is released when plates move against each other<\/p>\n
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