Global News Podcast

Tsunami warnings scaled back across northern Pacific

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Jul 30, 2025
Sarah Rainsford, a BBC correspondent reporting from Crete, dives into pressing global issues, starting with the recent downgrading of tsunami warnings after a massive earthquake off Russia. She highlights the tragic humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where hunger-related deaths are surging due to severe malnutrition. Rainsford also discusses Greece’s strict migrant policies and their impact on asylum seekers, showing the dire conditions they face. Amid serious challenges, she showcases the resilience of communities, particularly in South Africa, as they tackle power shortages.
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INSIGHT

Massive Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alerts

  • The huge 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered Pacific-wide tsunami warnings.
  • The initial alerts caused millions to evacuate, but the worst fears were not realized and warnings were downgraded.
ADVICE

Tsunami Safety Evacuation Advice

  • If you live in a tsunami area, immediately evacuate inland and upward away from the coastlines.
  • Seek refuge at friends, neighbors, or workplaces away from coastal tsunami zones.
ANECDOTE

Tourist Evacuates Hawaii After Alerts

  • A British holidaymaker in Hawaii heard sirens and phone alerts after the earthquake.
  • They joined a queue of cars heading to higher ground to escape potential tsunami waves.
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