After an 8.8-magnitude quake hit off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, I watched with bated breath as tsunami alerts lit up across the Pacific. From Japan to Chile to Hawaii, evacuations were swift. I’ve got family on Maui and hearing flights were canceled there had me refreshing the news nonstop. Thankfully, the worst-case scenario didn’t materialize waves mostly stayed under 4 meters, and most warnings have been lifted.
The scariest part? This was one of the top 10 strongest quakes recorded since 1900, and scientists warn more aftershocks could follow. Kudos to the global response that helped keep casualties to a minimum. Makes you realize how vulnerable coastal travel can be. Have any of you ever experienced a tsunami warning while abroad? How do you prepare for emergencies like this while traveling?
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