The M 8.8 earthquake off the East Coast of Kamchatka on July 29, 2025, triggered several significant aftershocks, including magnitudes of 6.9 and 6.3. The quake, one of the strongest since 2010, resulted in tsunami warnings in Hawaii, with maximum wave heights reaching approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) and minor flooding reported. The earthquake's depth of 20.7 km contributed to a reduced tsunami wave amplitude, and it is confirmed that it will not affect the Southern Oscillation or Pacific currents significantly. Additionally, the Klyuchevskoy volcano began erupting following the earthquake, indicating a potential link between seismic activity and volcanic eruptions in the region.
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This was a deep earthquake, so there will be less tsunami wave amplitude than a shallow quake. It should have no effect on the Southern Oscillation. Storm swells in the Pacific are significantly larger and more energetic than the tsunami generated. The thermal energy involved in the SO will be unaffected by the momentary tsunami.ShadowKraz said:
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