Early warning systems saved lives in Pacific

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka peninsula on July 30, 2025, generated a tsunami, but modern early warning systems prevented catastrophic loss of life. Millions evacuated to higher ground thanks to vital time provided by scientific and technological innovations. This contrasts with the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, where a lack of early warning systems contributed to around 230,000 deaths. The Pacific warning system, established in 1948, has continuously improved its accuracy and response times, utilizing advancements like global seismometer networks and AI algorithms to forecast tsunami impacts.