• Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 6th, 2013
8.0 Quake Shakes the South Pacific, Tsunami Warning Is Issued

8.0 Quake Shakes the South Pacific, Tsunami Warning Is Issued

Panicked villagers are left with no choice except flee to higher grounds

7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Alaska's Coast, Tsunami Warnings Are Issued

7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Alaska's Coast, Tsunami Warnings Are Issued

The quake struck in the Pacific Ocean, just 100 km (62.13 miles) away from Alaska