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On July 30, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck off the Kamchatka peninsula, in Russia’s far east. Within minutes, tsunami warnings were issued in Russia, much of Asia and across the Pacific in Hawaii, New Zealand and California.

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Jason Momoa believes it's his 'destiny' to tell the story of Hawaii

Actor Jason Momoa has declared it's his "destiny" to tell the story of Hawaii's history in his new TV show Chief of War - insisting he's "living my dream".

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A Hawaiian epic made in NZ: why Jason Momoa’s Chief of War wasn’t filmed in its star’s homeland

Jason Momoa’s historical epic Chief of War, launching August 1 on Apple TV+, is a triumph of Hawaiians telling their own stories – despite the fact their film and TV production industry now struggles to be viable.

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Oprah's Hawaii Property Was Already Controversial — Here's What Happened Before the Tsunami Scare

False claims that Oprah Winfrey blocked a Maui road during a 29 July 2025 tsunami evacuation sparked backlash.

International Business Times UK

Why did such a powerful earthquake and tsunami cause so little damage?

The 8.8-magnitude quake triggered a global race against time – and showed how much had been learned since 2004

The Guardian - UK

Travel Influencer Slammed for Hosting 'Tsunami Watch' Parties in Hawaii After 8.8 Russian Earthquake Warning

A travel influencer was slammed on TikTok for using a tsunami warning situation in Hawaii for 'content farming.'

International Business Times UK

Thursday briefing: How global preparedness prevented a tsunami tragedy

In today’s newsletter: Years of preparation and global coordination ensured communities from Japan to Hawaii were not caught off guard

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'Over-evacuation' may have prompted traffic problems before tsunami hit Hawaii, officials say

Hawaii officials say the timing of the tsunami warning and evacuation orders following this week's massive earthquake off Russia helped make for severe traffic congestion in some areas

The Independent UK

Oprah Winfrey denies blocking people fleeing tsunami in Hawaii from accessing ‘Oprah’s Road’

Oprah Winfrey doesn’t even own the road

The Independent UK

Why the Pacific tsunami was smaller than expected – a geologist explains

The earthquake near the east coast of the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia on July 30 2025 generated tsunami waves that have reached Hawaii and coastal areas of the US mainland. The earthquake’s magnitude of 8.8 is significant, potentially making it one of the largest quakes ever recorded.

The Conversation

Oprah Did Not Close Road Amid Maui Tsunami Evacuation — Here's What Really Happened

Oprah Winfrey did not refuse to open her private road during Hawaii's tsunami warning, as viral posts suggested. Police and FEMA confirm the road was open and managed to help evacuate residents, allowing 50 cars at a time.

International Business Times UK

First Thing: Tsunami warnings across Pacific as first waves hit Hawaii after earthquake off Russia

Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami alerts in US and Japan. Plus, eight profound reasons to be hopeful for the future

The Guardian - UK

Is it safe to travel to California? Latest advice after tsunami warning for US west coast

The first waves have started to hit the US west coast, as authorities urge people to take action and move away

The Independent UK

Russia earthquake: Magnitude 8.8 megaquake hits Kamchatka, generating tsunamis across the Pacific

The 8.8 magnitude megaquake is the joint-sixth largest earthquake ever recorded and the first tsunami waves have already hit Oahu, Hawaii.

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The Independent UK

Hawaii governor urges residents to stay home as Tsunami warning issued

Hawaii governor Josh Green has declared a state of emergency as a tsunami warning was issued following a powerful undersea earthquake in the Pacific Ocean.

International Business Times UK

2004 Tsunami Remembered As Waikiki Hotel Evacuates Guests To Top Floors - Could It Happen Again?

Waikiki hotel guests were evacuated after a powerful quake off Russia's coast. The event echoed 2004's deadly tsunami and tested Hawaii's updated warning systems.

Evening Standard

Hawaii tsunami: Oprah Winfrey responds after locals accuse her of blocking evacuation route

The 71-year-old media mogul owns a stretch of road connecting Wailea to Kula via an inland route

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Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, Japan after Russia quake: What we know so far

A magnitude 8.8 quake hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings as far away as the US West Coast.

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“Rich People Are Shameless”: Oprah At The Center Of Controversy Over Use Of Her Private Road

Oprah slammed for allegedly refusing to open the private road in Maui to tsunami evacuees.

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Watch the video: First tsunami waves hit Hawaii after powerful earthquake triggers warnings

Hawaii's governor warned of possible larger waves after a tsunami hit the state following a powerful earthquake in Russia. Residents are advised to stay safe.

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Hawaii? Latest advice after tsunami hits Pacific Island

Waves as high as 5.7ft have hit the coast of Hawaii, as airports shut down operations on some islands

The Independent UK

Evacuation orders across California and Alaska after massive earthquake sparks tsunami warning

The first waves reached Alaska and Hawaii early Wednesday morning, with other Western U.S. states bracing for impact

International Business Times UK

NOAA Tsunami Tech Just Saved Hawaii — But Experts Say the Next One Could Be Worse

NOAA's tsunami warning system helped protect Hawaii after a major quake, but experts warn local threats could bring faster, more destructive waves.

The Independent UK

The Russia earthquake was among the world’s strongest. Here’s what links them all

The 8.8 magnitude quake is the biggest worldwide since 2011

Al Jazeera

Tsunami waves reach US states of Hawaii, California after Russian quake

US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says threat of major tsunami hitting the US has ‘passed completely’.

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