A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake just struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula — tying for the sixth strongest quake ever recorded. With tsunami warnings flashing across the Pacific, millions braced for destruction. But what happened next shocked scientists. Despite the quake’s power, the tsunami was surprisingly small. So why didn’t it unleash devastation like the 2011 Japan or 2004 Indian Ocean disasters? This video breaks down the science behind the quake and why the waves weren’t as deadly as feared.<br />WooGlobe Ref : WGA561130<br />For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com
