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B.C. Cancels Tsunami Advisory Following 8.8-Magnitude Kamchatka Quake

Minor wave heights recorded off Vancouver Island have prompted experts to analyze seismic and ocean data for future preparedness.

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Wickaninish Beach at Pacific Rim National Park near Tofino on Tuesday. A tsunami advisory.
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Overview

  • The 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, triggering tsunami alerts from British Columbia to Chile.
  • British Columbia’s emergency operations centre forecast sub-30 cm waves at Tofino and closed beaches before lifting its advisory at 6:25 a.m. on July 30.
  • NOAA buoys reported maximum tsunami heights of 27 cm at Langara Island and 21 cm in Tofino, with no serious damage or injuries in B.C.
  • Chile intensified its tsunami warning to the highest level and evacuated hundreds, while most other Pacific nations downgraded or canceled their alerts.
  • Natural Resources Canada and international agencies are reviewing seismic shifts and buoy data to refine tsunami models and strengthen cross-border response protocols.