Pacific US Military Bases Brace Tsunami After 8.8 Russia Earthquake

Following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, tsunami warnings were issued across the Pacific, including Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Japan, and the U.S. West Coast, prompting widespread evacuations and military alerts. U.S. military bases took precautionary measures such as securing ships, activating emergency operations centers, and evacuating personnel, with some naval vessels relocating to safer areas to avoid tsunami damage. The tsunami threat has reignited concerns about the Pentagon's preparedness for natural disasters amid ongoing efforts to reduce climate change programs deemed inconsistent with military priorities. Other Pacific and Latin American regions, including French Polynesia and several Latin American countries, also issued tsunami alerts and evacuation orders, emphasizing the broad impact of the seismic event. The U.S. Coast Guard declared its highest weather alert level in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, deploying vessels offshore to ride out the event and restricting maritime operations. President Trump urged those in affected areas to stay informed and safe, highlighting the government's alert response to the natural disaster.