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Hawaii avoids major damage after quake triggers tsunami

Episode 211 | 4m 14s

A major earthquake off the coast of Russia set off widespread tsunami alerts and evacuations all across the Pacific. It was the strongest quake on the planet since 2011, and the sixth largest ever recorded. Moderate tsunami waves reached the shores of Hawaii and the West Coast. Most of the damage has been minor and without serious injuries. Stephanie Sy reports.

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