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<p>Scientists have warned that a fault line in Canada that has been lying dormant for years is showing signs of seismic activity and can trigger a massive earthquake. A study conducted by the University of Victoria (UVic) states that this threat lies in northwestern Canada’s Yukon Territory. The Tintina fault stretches around 1,000 kilometres and cuts northwest. It has been believed to be quiet for over 40 million years. But researchers from the university say that a 130-kilometre portion of the fault near Dawson City likely witnessed a huge earthquake during the Quaternary Period, SciTech Daily reported. This spans from 2.6 million years ago to the present. They added that the fault line has also shifted sideways by a total of 450 kilometres during its entire lifetime. This was deduced after studying imagery taken by satellites, aircraft, and drones. Scientists believe that the fault line has been deceiving humans till now and holds the potential to trigger big earthquakes in the future. The study was published in Geophysical Research Letters. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/hawaii-tsunami-warning-cruise-ships-leave-nearly-600-passengers-behind-following-russia-earthquake-1753873614284"><strong>Hawaii tsunami warning: Cruise ships sail off leaving 600 passengers behind following 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake</strong></a></p><p>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-jumped-out-of-a-window-many-in-need-of-medical-aid-after-russia-s-massive-8-8-earthquake-1753844895317"><strong> ‘Jumped out of a window’: Many in need of medical aid after Russia’s massive 8.8 earthquake</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Tintina fault in Canada could be building pressure</strong></h2><p>Theron Finley, recent UVic PhD graduate and lead author of the article, says that they knew a few small earthquakes of magnitude 3 to 4 were detected along the Tintina fault in the past decades. However, there was nothing to suggest that it could cause major earthquakes. They decided to reexamine the fault line to see if that was still possible. "The expanding availability of high-resolution data prompted us to re-examine the fault, looking for evidence of prehistoric earthquakes in the landscape," he said. The way scientists learn about the chances of earthquakes in Canada is by looking at historical earthquake records, including Indigenous oral histories, archived documents, and readings from modern seismic networks. But these records are only a few hundred years old, while most faultlines can remain quiet for thousands of years. This meant that the Tintina fault could also be deceiving us. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamchatka-seismic-activity-1753859947053"><strong>Kamchatka, Russia earthquake today: The real reason this remote Russian region shakes so often</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Clues that show Canada is due for a major earthquake</strong></h2><p>A feature called "fault scarps" passing within 20 km of Dawson City gave away the secret of Tintina. Fault scarps are linear features that are formed due to either large or shallow earthquakes because of the rupturing of the Earth’s surface. The researchers examined these scarps, which can stay in place for thousands of years. They run hundreds of kilometres long but are only a few metres wide. The study authors used "high-resolution topographic data from the ArcticDEM dataset from satellite images, as well as from light detection and ranging (lidar) surveys conducted with aeroplanes and drones" in the forested regions of Canada and detected a series of fault scarps in the area. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russia-earthquake-8-8-and-japan-tsunami-ryo-tatsuki-july-prediction-1753842991629"><strong>'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The glacial landforms, 2.6 million years in age, were observed to be laterally offset across the fault scarp by 1000 metres. The rest, which were 132,000 years old, were laterally offset by 75 metres. Scientists say that this finding confirms multiple earthquakes were triggered by the Tintina fault throughout the Quaternary period. Their findings also revealed that 12,000-year-old landforms have not changed because of the fault, which meant no major earthquake has occurred since then. “We determined that future earthquakes on the Tintina fault could exceed magnitude 7.5,” says Finley. He feels that the fault may be at "a relatively late stage of a seismic cycle," and considerable "build-up of strain, of six meters in the last 12,000 years" has likely happened. "If this were to be released, it would cause a significant earthquake."</p>

 The Tintina fault in Canada’s Yukon Territory has been believed to be silent for 40 million years. However, scientists say that might not be true, and it might be building pressure, which can soon trigger a massive earthquake because of it.

Scientists have warned that a fault line in Canada that has been lying dormant for years is showing signs of seismic activity and can trigger a massive earthquake. A study conducted by the University of Victoria (UVic) states that this threat lies in northwestern Canada’s Yukon Territory. The Tintina fault stretches around 1,000 kilometres and cuts northwest. It has been believed to be quiet for over 40 million years. But researchers from the university say that a 130-kilometre portion of the fault near Dawson City likely witnessed a huge earthquake during the Quaternary Period, SciTech Daily reported. This spans from 2.6 million years ago to the present. They added that the fault line has also shifted sideways by a total of 450 kilometres during its entire lifetime. This was deduced after studying imagery taken by satellites, aircraft, and drones. Scientists believe that the fault line has been deceiving humans till now and holds the potential to trigger big earthquakes in the future. The study was published in Geophysical Research Letters. Also Read: Hawaii tsunami warning: Cruise ships sail off leaving 600 passengers behind following 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake Also Read: ‘Jumped out of a window’: Many in need of medical aid after Russia’s massive 8.8 earthquake Tintina fault in Canada could be building pressure Theron Finley, recent UVic PhD graduate and lead author of the article, says that they knew a few small earthquakes of magnitude 3 to 4 were detected along the Tintina fault in the past decades. However, there was nothing to suggest that it could cause major earthquakes. They decided to reexamine the fault line to see if that was still possible. "The expanding availability of high-resolution data prompted us to re-examine the fault, looking for evidence of prehistoric earthquakes in the landscape," he said. The way scientists learn about the chances of earthquakes in Canada is by looking at historical earthquake records, including Indigenous oral histories, archived documents, and readings from modern seismic networks. But these records are only a few hundred years old, while most faultlines can remain quiet for thousands of years. This meant that the Tintina fault could also be deceiving us. Also Read: Kamchatka, Russia earthquake today: The real reason this remote Russian region shakes so often Clues that show Canada is due for a major earthquake A feature called "fault scarps" passing within 20 km of Dawson City gave away the secret of Tintina. Fault scarps are linear features that are formed due to either large or shallow earthquakes because of the rupturing of the Earth’s surface. The researchers examined these scarps, which can stay in place for thousands of years. They run hundreds of kilometres long but are only a few metres wide. The study authors used "high-resolution topographic data from the ArcticDEM dataset from satellite images, as well as from light detection and ranging (lidar) surveys conducted with aeroplanes and drones" in the forested regions of Canada and detected a series of fault scarps in the area. Also Read: 'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy The glacial landforms, 2.6 million years in age, were observed to be laterally offset across the fault scarp by 1000 metres. The rest, which were 132,000 years old, were laterally offset by 75 metres. Scientists say that this finding confirms multiple earthquakes were triggered by the Tintina fault throughout the Quaternary period. Their findings also revealed that 12,000-year-old landforms have not changed because of the fault, which meant no major earthquake has occurred since then. “We determined that future earthquakes on the Tintina fault could exceed magnitude 7.5,” says Finley. He feels that the fault may be at "a relatively late stage of a seismic cycle," and considerable "build-up of strain, of six meters in the last 12,000 years" has likely happened. "If this were to be released, it would cause a significant earthquake."

<p>&nbsp;The Tintina fault in Canada’s Yukon Territory has been believed to be silent for 40 million years. However, scientists say that might not be true, and it might be building pressure, which can soon trigger a massive earthquake because of it.</p>

Scientists say Canadian fault line dormant for 40 million years is stewing, warn of major earthquake

<p>In the Pakistani city of Kasur, a video of a grown man molesting a young girl in public is causing widespread outrage. The city in the Punjab province is infamous for being the epicentre of child abuse cases in the recent past, including a series of rape-murders of underage girls and a child porn ring.</p><h2>What happened with young girl in Kasur?</h2><p>The video that went viral since Monday (July 28) &nbsp;appeared to show a man approaching a young girl who was on a tricycle, and then molesting her and walking off. The man was later arrested by the Punjab police after an encounter during which he tried to open fire and was shot at.</p><p>“The suspect had molested a little girl playing in a street in Shah Inayat Colony three days ago,” Dawn newspaper cited a police statement as saying.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/shocking-rise-in-ai-produced-child-abuse-material-768803/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/shocking-rise-in-ai-produced-child-abuse-material-768803/embed</a></p><h2>Kasur in Pakistan is infamous for child rape-murders, porn ring&nbsp;</h2><p>The video has brought back memories of horrific cases of child abuse from Kasur that had led to widespread outrage, massive protests and a new law. In 2015, Kasur hit headlines for a child pornography ring that had some 280 underage victims. Then there was the shocking murder of Zainab Amin Ansari in January 2018. Zainab was only seven years old when a man abducted her while she was going to a Quran recitation class. The culprit, 24-year-old Imran Ali, was a serial offender who carried out at least seven previous rapes and murders of young children. He was hanged in the same year. The outrage in Pakistan over the murder led to the passage of the country's first law on child safety, called the Zainab Alert Bill.</p><h2>Pakistani netizens react with horror at Kasur child abuse redux</h2><p><br>Several Pakistani netizens reacted with disgust and horror at the video that circulated since Monday. “The video from Kasur leaves no room for the tired excuse ‘not all men.’ This predatory behaviour is sickening. If there’s no self-accountability, the state must do its part to make an example out of such predators,” Dawn quoted a netizen as saying on social media.</p><p>“Another horrifying case from Kasur… This is the same city where 6-year-old Zainab was brutally assaulted. Why do such vile crimes keep happening there?” another social media user said.</p><h2>Call for more action</h2><p>People called attention to the lack of a child offender registry in Pakistan, and low rates of prosecution in abuse cases. As per a 2023 report, more than 4,200 cases of child sexual abuse were reported in Pakistan in one year alone, which works out to 12 cases each day.</p>

The video has brought back memories of horrific cases of child abuse from Kasur. In 2015, Kasur hit headlines for a child pornography ring that had some 280 underage victims. Then there was the shocking murder of Zainab Amin Ansari

In the Pakistani city of Kasur, a video of a grown man molesting a young girl in public is causing widespread outrage. The city in the Punjab province is infamous for being the epicentre of child abuse cases in the recent past, including a series of rape-murders of underage girls and a child porn ring. What happened with young girl in Kasur? The video that went viral since Monday (July 28) appeared to show a man approaching a young girl who was on a tricycle, and then molesting her and walking off. The man was later arrested by the Punjab police after an encounter during which he tried to open fire and was shot at. “The suspect had molested a little girl playing in a street in Shah Inayat Colony three days ago,” Dawn newspaper cited a police statement as saying. https://www.wionews.com/videos/shocking-rise-in-ai-produced-child-abuse-material-768803/embed Kasur in Pakistan is infamous for child rape-murders, porn ring The video has brought back memories of horrific cases of child abuse from Kasur that had led to widespread outrage, massive protests and a new law. In 2015, Kasur hit headlines for a child pornography ring that had some 280 underage victims. Then there was the shocking murder of Zainab Amin Ansari in January 2018. Zainab was only seven years old when a man abducted her while she was going to a Quran recitation class. The culprit, 24-year-old Imran Ali, was a serial offender who carried out at least seven previous rapes and murders of young children. He was hanged in the same year. The outrage in Pakistan over the murder led to the passage of the country's first law on child safety, called the Zainab Alert Bill. Pakistani netizens react with horror at Kasur child abuse redux Several Pakistani netizens reacted with disgust and horror at the video that circulated since Monday. “The video from Kasur leaves no room for the tired excuse ‘not all men.’ This predatory behaviour is sickening. If there’s no self-accountability, the state must do its part to make an example out of such predators,” Dawn quoted a netizen as saying on social media. “Another horrifying case from Kasur… This is the same city where 6-year-old Zainab was brutally assaulted. Why do such vile crimes keep happening there?” another social media user said. Call for more action People called attention to the lack of a child offender registry in Pakistan, and low rates of prosecution in abuse cases. As per a 2023 report, more than 4,200 cases of child sexual abuse were reported in Pakistan in one year alone, which works out to 12 cases each day.

<p>The video has brought back memories of horrific cases of child abuse from Kasur. In 2015, Kasur hit headlines for a child pornography ring that had some 280 underage victims. Then there was the shocking murder of Zainab Amin Ansari</p>

Kasur horror: Assault of young girl in Pakistani city infamous for child rape-murder, underage porn shocks netizens

<p>The massive earthquake that hit Russia's eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning triggered tsunami warnings for Hawaii, Alaska and Japan. The 8.7 magnitude temblor led to sirens blowing in these regions, leading to evacuations and panic. British tourists in Hawaii who were there on cruise ships took to social media and recounted their ordeal. According to them, the cruise ships left the port without them after the tsunami warning was issued, Mail Online reported. One of them posted a clip on TikTok showing passengers running on the port towards the cruise ship. The clip was titled "POV: tsunami in Hawaii and your cruise is leaving without people." The woman added, "We are going to be in the middle of the tsunami in the ocean." According to the US Tsunami Warning Centers, waves as high as 10 feet were expected to lash some coasts of northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-will-kill-you-hawaii-governor-warns-as-tsunami-waves-hit-us-state-following-8-8-magnitude-russia-quake-1753859482629"><strong>Hawaii governor’s ominous warning as tsunami waves hit following 8.8 magnitude Russia quake</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another user named mandythecruiseplanner shared that even though they made it to the port, their cruise ship left them behind. She added that after the ship left, they were going to "higher ground and people are upset," with visuals apparently showing her in a bus full of people. Talking about the situation, Mandy added, "This is me just saying it's crazy, it's chaos, nobody knows what's going on, our bus driver had no idea what's happening." She also said that some of them had families on the ship, whom they were worried about and vice versa.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-earthquake-us-russia-japan-mexico-peru-issue-high-alert-1753871379073/embed</p><h2><strong>Tsunami warning in Hawaii</strong></h2><p>There were others who made it to their cruise ships and talked about the scary scenario with British media. A tourist named Rachael Burrows told the BBC that she and others were on a tour of the volcanic area of the Big Island. Just as they were wrapping up, they started getting emergency warnings sign on their phones. It was about a tsunami and advising them to move to higher ground. However, the tour guide took it lightly at the time. But then, more warnings started coming in, with the expected time a tsunami wave might hit. They cut short the tour and returned to the ship. Burrows said she saw a queue of people on the port who "didn't make it" to the ship. According to Sky News, nearly 600 of them were left behind and asked to go to higher ground.</p>

Hawaii tsunami warning: The 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake led to tsunami warnings in Hawaii. Tourists reported on social media that cruise ships left the port without them following tsunami alerts. Some of them made it back while others were left behind and asked to go to higher ground. 

The massive earthquake that hit Russia's eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning triggered tsunami warnings for Hawaii, Alaska and Japan. The 8.7 magnitude temblor led to sirens blowing in these regions, leading to evacuations and panic. British tourists in Hawaii who were there on cruise ships took to social media and recounted their ordeal. According to them, the cruise ships left the port without them after the tsunami warning was issued, Mail Online reported. One of them posted a clip on TikTok showing passengers running on the port towards the cruise ship. The clip was titled "POV: tsunami in Hawaii and your cruise is leaving without people." The woman added, "We are going to be in the middle of the tsunami in the ocean." According to the US Tsunami Warning Centers, waves as high as 10 feet were expected to lash some coasts of northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Also Read: Hawaii governor’s ominous warning as tsunami waves hit following 8.8 magnitude Russia quake Another user named mandythecruiseplanner shared that even though they made it to the port, their cruise ship left them behind. She added that after the ship left, they were going to "higher ground and people are upset," with visuals apparently showing her in a bus full of people. Talking about the situation, Mandy added, "This is me just saying it's crazy, it's chaos, nobody knows what's going on, our bus driver had no idea what's happening." She also said that some of them had families on the ship, whom they were worried about and vice versa. https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-earthquake-us-russia-japan-mexico-peru-issue-high-alert-1753871379073/embed Tsunami warning in Hawaii There were others who made it to their cruise ships and talked about the scary scenario with British media. A tourist named Rachael Burrows told the BBC that she and others were on a tour of the volcanic area of the Big Island. Just as they were wrapping up, they started getting emergency warnings sign on their phones. It was about a tsunami and advising them to move to higher ground. However, the tour guide took it lightly at the time. But then, more warnings started coming in, with the expected time a tsunami wave might hit. They cut short the tour and returned to the ship. Burrows said she saw a queue of people on the port who "didn't make it" to the ship. According to Sky News, nearly 600 of them were left behind and asked to go to higher ground.

<p>Hawaii tsunami warning: The 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake led to tsunami warnings. Tourists reported on social media that cruise ships left the port without them following tsunami alerts. Some of them made it back while others were left behind and asked to go to higher ground.&nbsp;</p>

Hawaii tsunami warning: Cruise ships sail off leaving 600 passengers behind following 8.7 magnitude Russia earthquake

<p>An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck off Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday (July 30, 2025), causing tsunamis up to four metres (12 feet) high across the Pacific. The earthquake unleashed powerful tsunami waves that threatened sparsely populated areas across the Pacific, sparking evacuations from Hawaii to Japan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The quake has caused tsunamis to rise to four metres (12 feet). However, the full extent of the damage from the Kamchatka earthquake and tsunami has not been ascertained. This earthquake is the largest since 2004, when one of magnitude 9.1 near Indonesia's Sumatra Island triggered an Indian Ocean tsunami that claimed around 220,000 people in 11 nations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But do you know the top deadliest tsunamis in the last 500 years, which have claimed several lives and devastated several infrastructures? Here is the list of the top 10 deadliest tsunamis.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S. No</strong></td><td><strong>Tsunami</strong></td><td><strong>Location</strong></td><td><strong>Casualties</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami (2004)</td><td>Sumatra, Indonesia &amp; Indian Ocean countries</td><td>Over 230,000 deaths across 13 countries</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Japan Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami (2011)</td><td>North Pacific Coast, Japan</td><td>Over 18,500 deaths, Damage to $235 billion USD properties (including Fukushima nuclear disaster damage)</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Krakatoa Volcanic Tsunami (1883)</td><td>Sunda Strait, Indonesia</td><td>Over 36,000 deaths</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Peru-Chile Tsunami (1868)</td><td>Coast of Peru and Chile</td><td>Over 25,000 deaths</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>1792 Unzen Earthquake and Tsunami</td><td>Japan (Shimabara Peninsula)</td><td>Over 15,000 deaths</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>1946 Aleutian Islands Earthquake &amp; Tsunami</td><td>Near the Alaskan coast</td><td>Over 165 deaths and extensive damage of properties</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>1700 Cascadia Earthquake &amp; Tsunami</td><td>Pacific Northwest, USA/Canada coast</td><td>Exact figures are unknown (estimated in the 1,000s)</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>1960 Great Chilean Earthquake &amp; Tsunami</td><td>Chile</td><td>Over 1600 deaths</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>2006 Pangandaran Tsunami</td><td>Java, Indonesia</td><td>Over 700 deaths</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>1958 Lituya Bay Megatsunami</td><td>Alaska, USA</td><td>2 deaths</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<p>Historically, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami remains the deadliest in modern history, claiming around 230,000 lives and causing multibillion-dollar property damage. The tsunami was triggered by a massive 9.1 magnitude undersea earthquake near Sumatra.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/shaking-the-earth-top-10-countries-most-affected-by-earthquakes-where-does-india-stand-1753859562221">Top 10 countries most affected by Earthquakes—Where does India stand?</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The recent earthquake in Russia has become the strongest since 1952. It was “the world's first recorded magnitude 9 earthquake.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is marked as the sixth most severe earthquake in global history, along with the 2010 earthquake in Biobío, Chile, and the 1906 earthquake in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, along with a massive 9.1 magnitude undersea earthquake near Sumatra.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Following the tsunami warning in the coastal regions of Russia, Japan, and the US, officials reported that the population of around 2,000 people was evacuated. In addition, several people were injured in Russia by the quake, but none seriously, according to state media Zvezda.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Around 1.9 million people have been also asked to evacuate in Japan, and authorities urged residents to reach higher ground over a possible tsunami.</p>

After a severe earthquake in Russia on Wednesday (July 30) triggered tsunami warnings across the coastal regions of the US and Japan, you might be wondering about the world's deadliest tsunamis. Let's have a look at the top 10 deadliest tsunamis in the last 500 years.

An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck off Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday (July 30, 2025), causing tsunamis up to four metres (12 feet) high across the Pacific. The earthquake unleashed powerful tsunami waves that threatened sparsely populated areas across the Pacific, sparking evacuations from Hawaii to Japan. The quake has caused tsunamis to rise to four metres (12 feet). However, the full extent of the damage from the Kamchatka earthquake and tsunami has not been ascertained. This earthquake is the largest since 2004, when one of magnitude 9.1 near Indonesia's Sumatra Island triggered an Indian Ocean tsunami that claimed around 220,000 people in 11 nations. But do you know the top deadliest tsunamis in the last 500 years, which have claimed several lives and devastated several infrastructures? Here is the list of the top 10 deadliest tsunamis.

<p>After a severe earthquake in Russia on Wednesday (July 30) triggered tsunami warnings across the coastal regions of the US and Japan, you might be wondering about the world's deadliest tsunamis. Let's have a look at the top 10 deadliest tsunamis in the last 500 years.</p>

'Waves of Destruction': Top 10 deadliest tsunamis that shook the Earth in last 500 years

<p>A man landed in the hospital after he fainted while brushing his teeth. The 50-year-old suffered deep injuries at his home after he lost consciousness in a strange incident. The incident was revealed by doctors at the University of Tokyo Hospital in BMJ Case Reports. After he fainted, the toothbrush scraped the back of his throat so badly that it started trapping air inside. This could have triggered a serious infection, and he was hospitalised for six days to avoid any untoward incident, Gizmodo reported. However, when he visited the doctor initially, he didn't know that he was suffering from a problem caused by his toothbrush. The case report states that the man fainted while brushing his teeth. At the time, he didn't know about his injury. He visited a hospital with a complaint of a sore throat. When the doctor examined his mouth, he noticed a three-millimetre-long abrasion along his soft palate. There was no bleeding, but the man was given a CT scan. It revealed how serious his injury was, and he was found to be suffering from retropharyngeal emphysema. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-survives-52-years-with-toothbrush-in-intestine-he-forgot-he-swallowed-as-a-kid-1750763690198"><strong>Man spends 52 years with toothbrush he swallowed as a kid stuck in intestine</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Man was hospitalised for toothbrush injury</strong></h2><p>In this condition, free air or gas enters the area behind the throat. Bronchial asthma is the most common cause of it. However, some kind of physical force or coughing can also result in it. The problem is serious since it can let certain bacteria grow in areas of the chest where they normally cannot. This can trigger life-threatening infections like mediastinitis, or the formation of blood clots in the carotid artery, triggering a stroke. The seriousness of the case led the man to be hospitalised for six days. He was given a prophylactic course of antibiotics to prevent bacteria from entering and growing in the area. Doctors released him without him suffering any complications.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The authors of the report stated that toothbrush injuries are less common in adults as compared to kids. They asserted that there is a need for doctors to be aware of the problems it can cause, and medical imaging should be ordered to properly assess the extent of the damage. Those found with toothbrush-related retropharyngeal emphysema should be administered preventive antibiotics and kept under observation at the hospital for two to three days. In 2023, another man in Japan got a toothbrush stuck to the back of his throat, and it had to be removed surgically. Thankfully, it did not cause any damage to any of his organs.&nbsp;</p>

A toothbrush injury in Japan led a man to be hospitalised for days, suspecting that life-threatening bacteria growth could start in the chest, or could trigger blood clots in the carotid artery, raising the risk of stroke.

A man landed in the hospital after he fainted while brushing his teeth. The 50-year-old suffered deep injuries at his home after he lost consciousness in a strange incident. The incident was revealed by doctors at the University of Tokyo Hospital in BMJ Case Reports. After he fainted, the toothbrush scraped the back of his throat so badly that it started trapping air inside. This could have triggered a serious infection, and he was hospitalised for six days to avoid any untoward incident, Gizmodo reported. However, when he visited the doctor initially, he didn't know that he was suffering from a problem caused by his toothbrush. The case report states that the man fainted while brushing his teeth. At the time, he didn't know about his injury. He visited a hospital with a complaint of a sore throat. When the doctor examined his mouth, he noticed a three-millimetre-long abrasion along his soft palate. There was no bleeding, but the man was given a CT scan. It revealed how serious his injury was, and he was found to be suffering from retropharyngeal emphysema. Also Read: Man spends 52 years with toothbrush he swallowed as a kid stuck in intestine Man was hospitalised for toothbrush injury In this condition, free air or gas enters the area behind the throat. Bronchial asthma is the most common cause of it. However, some kind of physical force or coughing can also result in it. The problem is serious since it can let certain bacteria grow in areas of the chest where they normally cannot. This can trigger life-threatening infections like mediastinitis, or the formation of blood clots in the carotid artery, triggering a stroke. The seriousness of the case led the man to be hospitalised for six days. He was given a prophylactic course of antibiotics to prevent bacteria from entering and growing in the area. Doctors released him without him suffering any complications. The authors of the report stated that toothbrush injuries are less common in adults as compared to kids. They asserted that there is a need for doctors to be aware of the problems it can cause, and medical imaging should be ordered to properly assess the extent of the damage. Those found with toothbrush-related retropharyngeal emphysema should be administered preventive antibiotics and kept under observation at the hospital for two to three days. In 2023, another man in Japan got a toothbrush stuck to the back of his throat, and it had to be removed surgically. Thankfully, it did not cause any damage to any of his organs.

<p>A toothbrush injury in Japan led a man to be hospitalised for days, suspecting that life-threatening bacteria growth could start in the chest, or could trigger blood clots in the carotid artery, raising the risk of stroke.</p>

New fear unlocked: Toothbrush injury triggers stroke and deadly infection risk in Japanese man

<p><strong>Russia-Japan earthquake:</strong> Russia was hit by a massive earthquake on Wednesday (July 30). The magnitude of the quake was 8.8 - which made it the strongest quake in the region since 1952. As the Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula region was struck, a widespread evacuation was started by the authorities. Not only that, the quake also triggered tsunami waves up to 4 metres high. As a result, Japan issued a tsunami warning from Hokkaido in the north to Wakayama Prefecture in the south. The Fukushima nuclear plant of Japan, which was massively struck by a tsunami in 2011, was also evacuated after the alert was issued.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One question that arose after this was how an earthquake whose epicentre was in Russia led to a tsunami in Japan. The answer is the Pacific Ring of Fire. It is a zone known for frequent earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis.</p><h2>What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?</h2><p>The Pacific Ring of Fire is a huge tectonic belt that spans the Pacific Ocean, touching coastlines in East Asia, the western Americas, and several Pacific islands. The countries that fall under this belt are: Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Zealand and some parts of the Aleutian Islands near Alaska.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The belt spans approximately 40,000 kilometres and encompasses almost 75 per cent of the world's active volcanoes, over 450 in total. Around 90 per cent of global earthquakes occur here. As per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the ring's activities occur due to the movement of the Earth's crust.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the case of Japan, the &nbsp;Pacific Plate slips under the Eurasian Plate and which triggers frequent quakes in the region. This also triggers volcanoes like Mount Fuji. The reason that the ring is also associated with tsunamis is because of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions under the sea. The USGS explains that tsunamis are the result of underwater quakes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A massive earthquake hit Russia on July 30 that triggered tsunami warnings in Japan. The quake is termed as the strongest in the history of Russia since 1952. The Pacific Ring of Fire is the region that triggers the entire situation. Read here to know more. 

Russia-Japan earthquake: Russia was hit by a massive earthquake on Wednesday (July 30). The magnitude of the quake was 8.8 - which made it the strongest quake in the region since 1952. As the Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula region was struck, a widespread evacuation was started by the authorities. Not only that, the quake also triggered tsunami waves up to 4 metres high. As a result, Japan issued a tsunami warning from Hokkaido in the north to Wakayama Prefecture in the south. The Fukushima nuclear plant of Japan, which was massively struck by a tsunami in 2011, was also evacuated after the alert was issued. One question that arose after this was how an earthquake whose epicentre was in Russia led to a tsunami in Japan. The answer is the Pacific Ring of Fire. It is a zone known for frequent earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. What is the Pacific Ring of Fire? The Pacific Ring of Fire is a huge tectonic belt that spans the Pacific Ocean, touching coastlines in East Asia, the western Americas, and several Pacific islands. The countries that fall under this belt are: Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, New Zealand and some parts of the Aleutian Islands near Alaska. The belt spans approximately 40,000 kilometres and encompasses almost 75 per cent of the world's active volcanoes, over 450 in total. Around 90 per cent of global earthquakes occur here. As per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the ring's activities occur due to the movement of the Earth's crust. In the case of Japan, the Pacific Plate slips under the Eurasian Plate and which triggers frequent quakes in the region. This also triggers volcanoes like Mount Fuji. The reason that the ring is also associated with tsunamis is because of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions under the sea. The USGS explains that tsunamis are the result of underwater quakes.

<p>A massive earthquake hit Russia on July 30 that triggered tsunami warnings in Japan. The quake is termed as the strongest in the history of Russia since 1952. The Pacific Ring of Fire is the region that triggers the entire situation. Read here to know more.&nbsp;</p>

Russia-Japan earthquake: What is Pacific Ring of Fire that caused strongest quake in region since 1952? WION Explains

<p>Russia on Wednesday (Jul 30) suffered a massive 8.7 earthquake, which left people shaken and triggered tsunami warnings in the nation, along with Japan and the United States. The epicentre of this strong quake, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), was located 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky in Russia, at a depth of 74 km. The mega-quake, as per the regional seismic monitoring service, was the region's strongest since 1952. It warned that aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude were possible. Tsunami alerts went out across the Pacific. What is a tsunami? Here's all you need to know about just how unpredictable and deadly these ocean monsters can be. Here's what you should know.</p><h2><strong>What is a tsunami?</strong></h2><p>At its core, a tsunami is a massive shift of water triggered by sudden movement under the sea—usually a powerful earthquake under the ocean floor. When the Earth's crust lurches violently, it can push up or drop down a section of the seafloor. That movement displaces huge volumes of water, setting off waves that fan out in every direction. These waves can move as fast as a jet plane.</p><p>They may travel thousands of kilometres with barely a ripple on the open sea—but once they hit shallow waters near the coast, things change fast. The waves bunch up, rise dramatically, and hit land with devastating force. It must be noted that tsunamis are rare, but when they hit, they hit hard.</p><h2><strong>Only earthquakes trigger Tsunamis?</strong></h2><p>No, earthquakes are the most common trigger, but not the only one. Volcanic eruptions, underwater landslides, and even meteorite impacts can set off tsunamis. One of the deadliest early examples is from 1883, when a volcanic eruption at the Pacific island of Krakatoa sent a wall of water crashing into nearby islands—killing around 30,000 people. The explosion itself was heard nearly 4,500 kilometres away.</p><p>According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, even massive storms can stir up enough ocean to mimic tsunami-like effects.</p><h2><strong>Tsunami: What's in a name?</strong></h2><p>The word "tsunami" comes from two Japanese words: tsu (harbour) and nami (wave). It's sometimes called a "tidal wave," but as per experts, that is misleading, as tides have nothing to do with tsunamis.</p><p>First warning of tsunami: It's the opposite of what you might think</p><p>When a tsunami starts, the waves are often low and widely spaced. But as they approach land, the sea floor gets shallower. That compression squeezes the wave's energy upward—potentially turning what looked harmless into a multi-storey wall of water.</p><p>One of the eeriest warnings? The sea suddenly vanishes. If the water pulls back dramatically, that's often the first—and only—sign before disaster hits. As per AFP, Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus has described one such moment in 365 AD, after a tsunami struck Alexandria, "The sea was driven back, and its waters flowed away to such an extent that the deep seabed was laid bare and many kinds of sea creatures could be seen."</p><p>"Huge masses of water flowed back when least expected, and now overwhelmed and killed many thousands of people... some great ships were hurled by the fury of the waves onto the rooftops," he wrote.</p><h2><strong>What decides the scale of damage?</strong></h2><p>Not all tsunamis are equally destructive. The size of the quake matters—but so does the amount of displaced water, the shape of the seafloor, and even whether there are natural barriers in place. The Pacific Ocean, with its constant seismic activity, is especially tsunami-prone. But history shows no region is truly safe.</p><p>Take the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Back then, a 9.1 magnitude quake off the coast of Sumatra triggered waves that tore through 11 countries, killing around 220,000 people. The US Geological Survey later said the energy released was equal to 23,000 Hiroshima bombs.<br>&nbsp;</p>

What is a tsunami? Here's all you need to know about just how unpredictable and deadly these ocean monsters can be. Here's what you should know.

Russia on Wednesday (Jul 30) suffered a massive 8.7 earthquake, which left people shaken and triggered tsunami warnings in the nation, along with Japan and the United States. The epicentre of this strong quake, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), was located 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky in Russia, at a depth of 74 km. The mega-quake, as per the regional seismic monitoring service, was the region's strongest since 1952. It warned that aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude were possible. Tsunami alerts went out across the Pacific. What is a tsunami? Here's all you need to know about just how unpredictable and deadly these ocean monsters can be. Here's what you should know. What is a tsunami? At its core, a tsunami is a massive shift of water triggered by sudden movement under the sea—usually a powerful earthquake under the ocean floor. When the Earth's crust lurches violently, it can push up or drop down a section of the seafloor. That movement displaces huge volumes of water, setting off waves that fan out in every direction. These waves can move as fast as a jet plane. They may travel thousands of kilometres with barely a ripple on the open sea—but once they hit shallow waters near the coast, things change fast. The waves bunch up, rise dramatically, and hit land with devastating force. It must be noted that tsunamis are rare, but when they hit, they hit hard. Only earthquakes trigger Tsunamis? No, earthquakes are the most common trigger, but not the only one. Volcanic eruptions, underwater landslides, and even meteorite impacts can set off tsunamis. One of the deadliest early examples is from 1883, when a volcanic eruption at the Pacific island of Krakatoa sent a wall of water crashing into nearby islands—killing around 30,000 people. The explosion itself was heard nearly 4,500 kilometres away. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, even massive storms can stir up enough ocean to mimic tsunami-like effects. Tsunami: What's in a name? The word "tsunami" comes from two Japanese words: tsu (harbour) and nami (wave). It's sometimes called a "tidal wave," but as per experts, that is misleading, as tides have nothing to do with tsunamis. First warning of tsunami: It's the opposite of what you might think When a tsunami starts, the waves are often low and widely spaced. But as they approach land, the sea floor gets shallower. That compression squeezes the wave's energy upward—potentially turning what looked harmless into a multi-storey wall of water. One of the eeriest warnings? The sea suddenly vanishes. If the water pulls back dramatically, that's often the first—and only—sign before disaster hits. As per AFP, Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus has described one such moment in 365 AD, after a tsunami struck Alexandria, "The sea was driven back, and its waters flowed away to such an extent that the deep seabed was laid bare and many kinds of sea creatures could be seen." "Huge masses of water flowed back when least expected, and now overwhelmed and killed many thousands of people... some great ships were hurled by the fury of the waves onto the rooftops," he wrote. What decides the scale of damage? Not all tsunamis are equally destructive. The size of the quake matters—but so does the amount of displaced water, the shape of the seafloor, and even whether there are natural barriers in place. The Pacific Ocean, with its constant seismic activity, is especially tsunami-prone. But history shows no region is truly safe. Take the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Back then, a 9.1 magnitude quake off the coast of Sumatra triggered waves that tore through 11 countries, killing around 220,000 people. The US Geological Survey later said the energy released was equal to 23,000 Hiroshima bombs.

<p>What is a tsunami? Here's all you need to know about just how unpredictable and deadly these ocean monsters can be. Here's what you should know.</p>

Why tsunamis are so dangerous—and what actually causes them | WION Explains

<p>Donald Trump is not done discussing the cancellation of The Late Show. Days after he had celebrated the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s late-night show on CBS, he took to Truth Social to clarify that he was not the reason behind the show going off air. He even said that after Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jimmy Fallon too will face similar heat.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Donald Trump reacts on the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show</h2><p>While most pointed out that The Late Show was cancelled due to political pressure, Trump said it was due to lack of talent.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Everybody is saying that I was solely responsible for the firing of Stephen Colbert from CBS, Late Night,” Trump wrote on his platform, Truth Social, on Tuesday night. “That is not true! The reason he was fired was a pure lack of TALENT, and the fact that this deficiency was costing CBS $50 Million Dollars a year in losses — And it was only going to get WORSE!”</p>

<p>He added that other late-night shows, including NBC’s The Tonight Show and ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, will follow suit. “Next up will be an even less talented Jimmy Kimmel, and then, a weak, and very insecure, Jimmy Fallon,” Trump wrote. “The only real question is, who will go first? Show Biz and Television is a very simple business. If you get Ratings, you can say or do anything. If you don’t, you always become a victim. Colbert became a victim to himself, the other two will follow.”</p><h2>Jimmy Kimmel reacts to Trump’s post</h2><p>Kimmel, who is currently on vacation and has entrusted guest hosts to take over the show in his absence, responded to Trump’s post on Instagram.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I know you’re busy Sharpie-ing the Epstein files, but this seems like a weird way to tell people to watch Matt Damon and Ken Jennings on an all-new Who Wants to Be a Millionaire tomorrow night at 8|7c on @ABC,” Kimmel wrote.</p>

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<h2>The Late Show cancelled</h2><p>Earlier this month, CBS announced it will end The Late Show, hosted by Colbert over the last decade, in May 2026. The channel stated that the decision was purely due to financial issues. “This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night,” the network said in a statement. “It is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Colbert has been known to be a vocal critic of Trump and has called the US President often on his show.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Three days prior to the cancellation, the host aired a segment calling out CBS’s parent company, Paramount, for its $16M settlement with Trump, a deal that Colbert dubbed “a big, fat bribe.” The next day, Skydance CEO David Ellison met with the FCC to discuss the company’s proposed merger with Paramount. Following the cancellation, the FCC approved the merger.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Colbert started hosting The Late Show, taking the baton from David Letterman, in 2015. He had earlier hosted the news satire show The Colbert Report on Comedy Central. As of July, Colbert has hosted the show for 10 seasons on CBS.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Donald Trump took to Truth Social to deny his role in the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Trump said that show was cancelled due to ‘lack of talent’ and added Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon's shows would face similar fate soon. 

Donald Trump is not done discussing the cancellation of The Late Show. Days after he had celebrated the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s late-night show on CBS, he took to Truth Social to clarify that he was not the reason behind the show going off air. He even said that after Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jimmy Fallon too will face similar heat. Donald Trump reacts on the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show While most pointed out that The Late Show was cancelled due to political pressure, Trump said it was due to lack of talent. “Everybody is saying that I was solely responsible for the firing of Stephen Colbert from CBS, Late Night,” Trump wrote on his platform, Truth Social, on Tuesday night. “That is not true! The reason he was fired was a pure lack of TALENT, and the fact that this deficiency was costing CBS $50 Million Dollars a year in losses — And it was only going to get WORSE!”

<p>Donald Trump took to Truth Social to deny his role in the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Trump said that show was cancelled due to ‘lack of talent’ and added Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon's shows would face similar fate soon.&nbsp;</p>

Donald Trump denies role in cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show, claims Jimmy Kimmel and Fallon will face similar heat

<p>The 8.7 magnitude earthquake in Russia has triggered a tsunami warning for Alaska, Japan, Hawaii and parts of New Zealand. However, there is another tsunami that has taken over social media, of fake videos and photos. People are sharing images and footage of previous earthquakes and tsunamis, wrongly stating that they are from Wednesday's earthquake. One video in particular that has gone viral shows a woman sitting inside a shop when a massive earthquake jolts everything, triggering the cabinets and everything around her to fall down. The woman immediately ducks down to protect herself, when more shaking causes the remaining almirahs and objects to topple down as well. People on X were quick to point out that the video is old and unrelated to the latest event. It wasn't clear where the video was from, but some people flagged that it was from the 2011 Japan earthquake. A few others stated that it was from the Myanmar earthquake that caused devastation in March this year. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russia-earthquake-8-8-and-japan-tsunami-ryo-tatsuki-july-prediction-1753842991629"><strong>'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Fake videos and photos of Russia earthquake&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨🚨<br><br>USGS has upgraded the earthquake to a massive 8.7 magnitude!<br><br>The powerful quake struck off the eastern coast of Russia.<br><br>There is a serious tsunami threat.<br>Japan, Hawaii, and Alaska are on high alert.<br><br>Story still developing...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tsunami?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tsunami</a> <a href="https://t.co/RCCBgYiGER">pic.twitter.com/RCCBgYiGER</a></p>&mdash; Manni (@ThadhaniManish_) <a href="https://twitter.com/ThadhaniManish_/status/1950371695078121590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another video doing the rounds on social media shows two people working near a shore far inland in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The ocean water starts rising and waves lash the shore, and within seconds, they cover a large part of the land, crashing violently. The two men run off while the person shooting the video also scampers away with his camera shaking incessantly. Users pointed out that it is an old video and they had seen it months ago. Again, the exact date and the event are not known.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Massive Earthquake in Russia Triggers Tsunami Alert in Japan 🌊⚠️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tsunamiwarning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tsunamiwarning</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TsunamiWatch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TsunamiWatch</a> <a href="https://t.co/jGa8kSqXM9">pic.twitter.com/jGa8kSqXM9</a></p>&mdash; Nivas Manepalli (@Nivasmanepalli2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nivasmanepalli2/status/1950385551762477176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Stranded beluga whales falsely claimed to be linked to Russia earthquake and tsunami</strong></h2><p>A third video shows five beluga whales stranded on a shore in Russia with rescue workers around them. Some posts stated that the whales washed ashore following the massive earthquake and were stranded due to high tide. Others highlighted them as an ominous sign, saying that they were seen a few days back and were a warning sign for the earthquake and tsunami. Grok clarified that this happened nearly two years back, on August 14, 2023. The footage is from the coast of Kamchatka, Russia, and the whales were stranded "likely due to a high tide influenced by a tsunami or earthquake." They were successfully rescued at the time by the Sokol family artel.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coincidence or <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EarlyWarning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EarlyWarning</a> sign!!!<br><br>Five Belugas were saved by the fishermen at the coast of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kamchatka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kamchatka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Russia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Russia</a> a couple of days back!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tsunami?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tsunami</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TsunamiAlert?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TsunamiAlert</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JapanTsunami?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JapanTsunami</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Japan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Japan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Earthquake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KamchatkaPeninsula?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KamchatkaPeninsula</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Russia_Earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Russia_Earthquake</a> <a href="https://t.co/yq8UurTl35">pic.twitter.com/yq8UurTl35</a></p>&mdash; 𝓢𝓲𝓭𝓭 𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓶𝓪 (@sidds2012) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidds2012/status/1950400886099882328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Russia earthquake and tsunami: Fake videos and photos of the tremors and waves are circulating on social media. People are posting old footage claiming they are from Wednesday event. There are some unrelated posts, like the video of beluga whales stranded on the shore of Kamchatka.

The 8.7 magnitude earthquake in Russia has triggered a tsunami warning for Alaska, Japan, Hawaii and parts of New Zealand. However, there is another tsunami that has taken over social media, of fake videos and photos. People are sharing images and footage of previous earthquakes and tsunamis, wrongly stating that they are from Wednesday's earthquake. One video in particular that has gone viral shows a woman sitting inside a shop when a massive earthquake jolts everything, triggering the cabinets and everything around her to fall down. The woman immediately ducks down to protect herself, when more shaking causes the remaining almirahs and objects to topple down as well. People on X were quick to point out that the video is old and unrelated to the latest event. It wasn't clear where the video was from, but some people flagged that it was from the 2011 Japan earthquake. A few others stated that it was from the Myanmar earthquake that caused devastation in March this year. Also Read: 'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy Fake videos and photos of Russia earthquake

<p>Russia earthquake and tsunami: Fake videos and photos of the tremors and waves are circulating on social media. People are posting old footage claiming they are from Wednesday's event. There are some unrelated posts, like the video of beluga whales stranded on the shore of Kamchatka.</p>

Russia earthquake: No, the tsunami has not left Beluga Whales stranded

<p>Marine animals make noise in the ocean, and it changes depending on their diet and the climate. A study has found that over the years, the symphony created by blue and fin whales has decreased in number, National Geographic reported. Scientists say the underwater songs offer a window into the ocean world, and how marine species are impacted by human activity. A 51-kilometre-long cable stretching from the California coastline along the seafloor and 3,000 feet below the surface has a two-inch metal cylinder at one end. This hydrophone, an underwater microphone, captures the sounds of the ocean and the creatures that live in it. In a study published earlier this year, John Ryan, a biological oceanographer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, stated that the hydrophone picked up clear patterns in whale song across seasons and years over six years in the central California Current Ecosystem. The whale songs started in July 2015, and over the years, no change was observed in the songs of Humpback whales. However, blue and fin whales were not singing as much. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/alien-world-discovered-thriving-in-total-darkness-31000-feet-below-the-ocean-1754035524455"><strong>Alien world discovered thriving in total darkness 31,000 feet below the ocean</strong></a><br>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russia-earthquake-8-8-and-japan-tsunami-ryo-tatsuki-july-prediction-1753842991629"><strong>'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Heatwave killed krill, favoured prey of blue whales</strong></h2><p>The primary reason for this, according to the study, is the change in their diet and the availability of kill triggered by climate change and the warming oceans. Humpbacks feed on a range of prey and adapt when certain types of food fall in number. However, the blue and fin whales mostly only eat krill, and the heat had triggered a fall in their population. This left these creatures with hardly anything to eat, and so they weren't singing as much. The recordings were made during a massive marine heatwave. The krill had died as a result of this, besides an observable change in ocean chemistry, which led to toxic algae blooming in the region. “It caused the most widespread poisoning of marine mammals ever documented. These were hard times for whales,” says Ryan. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/this-bacteria-poops-gold-1753533034684"><strong>Nature's weirdest ALCHEMIST! This tiny microbe eats poison poops pure gold</strong></a><br>&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/earth-has-two-new-seasons-and-it-is-not-good-news-for-our-planet-1753761418702"><strong>Earth has two new seasons, and it is not good news for our planet</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Blue whales couldn't sing when hungry</strong></h2><p>The study showed that during the heatwave, blue whale vocalisations dropped by nearly 40 per cent because of a collapse in krill and anchovy populations. Ryan says they weren't singing because they were spending all their time looking for food. "It’s like trying to sing while you're starving," he said. Starting from 2013, and stretching into the next few years, a mass of warm water spread from Alaska to Mexico. The average ocean temperatures increased by more than 4.5°F. Called The Blob, it covered 3,218 kilometres of area in the Pacific Ocean. This led to krills vanishing all of a sudden. Since they form the foundation of the marine food network, it triggered a huge problem. Blue whales had almost nothing entering their stomachs when gallons of water entered their mouth. Scientists say this is cause for concern and a massive problem unfolding in the world's oceans amid climate change.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Blue whales sing, and so do humpbacks. But one of these creatures is going quiet. They are hungry and scouting for food leaves them with little time to sing. Scientists say this is a serious sign of things to come and tells a sad story unfolding in the world oceans. 

Marine animals make noise in the ocean, and it changes depending on their diet and the climate. A study has found that over the years, the symphony created by blue and fin whales has decreased in number, National Geographic reported. Scientists say the underwater songs offer a window into the ocean world, and how marine species are impacted by human activity. A 51-kilometre-long cable stretching from the California coastline along the seafloor and 3,000 feet below the surface has a two-inch metal cylinder at one end. This hydrophone, an underwater microphone, captures the sounds of the ocean and the creatures that live in it. In a study published earlier this year, John Ryan, a biological oceanographer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, stated that the hydrophone picked up clear patterns in whale song across seasons and years over six years in the central California Current Ecosystem. The whale songs started in July 2015, and over the years, no change was observed in the songs of Humpback whales. However, blue and fin whales were not singing as much. Also Read: Alien world discovered thriving in total darkness 31,000 feet below the ocean Also Read: 'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy Heatwave killed krill, favoured prey of blue whales The primary reason for this, according to the study, is the change in their diet and the availability of kill triggered by climate change and the warming oceans. Humpbacks feed on a range of prey and adapt when certain types of food fall in number. However, the blue and fin whales mostly only eat krill, and the heat had triggered a fall in their population. This left these creatures with hardly anything to eat, and so they weren't singing as much. The recordings were made during a massive marine heatwave. The krill had died as a result of this, besides an observable change in ocean chemistry, which led to toxic algae blooming in the region. “It caused the most widespread poisoning of marine mammals ever documented. These were hard times for whales,” says Ryan. Also Read: Nature's weirdest ALCHEMIST! This tiny microbe eats poison poops pure gold Also Read: Earth has two new seasons, and it is not good news for our planet Blue whales couldn't sing when hungry The study showed that during the heatwave, blue whale vocalisations dropped by nearly 40 per cent because of a collapse in krill and anchovy populations. Ryan says they weren't singing because they were spending all their time looking for food. "It’s like trying to sing while you're starving," he said. Starting from 2013, and stretching into the next few years, a mass of warm water spread from Alaska to Mexico. The average ocean temperatures increased by more than 4.5°F. Called The Blob, it covered 3,218 kilometres of area in the Pacific Ocean. This led to krills vanishing all of a sudden. Since they form the foundation of the marine food network, it triggered a huge problem. Blue whales had almost nothing entering their stomachs when gallons of water entered their mouth. Scientists say this is cause for concern and a massive problem unfolding in the world's oceans amid climate change.

<p>Blue whales sing, and so do humpbacks. But one of these creatures is going quiet. They are hungry and scouting for food leaves them with little time to sing. Scientists say this is a serious sign of things to come and tells a sad story unfolding in the world's oceans.&nbsp;</p>

Ghostly silence from blue whales is an ominous sign for the world

<p>Tsunamis, the massive displacement of water caused by earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions or man-made causes, are some of the most destructive natural disasters in the world. As the world grapples with yet another tsunami event following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia on Wednesday (July 20), here is a look at some of the biggest tsunamis based on wave height and death toll.</p><h2>Tsunami classification based on wave heights</h2><p>These destructive waves are generally classified as megatsunamis of wave heights above 100 metres, large tsunamis of 30–100 metres and moderate tsunamis of 20–30 metres. Wave heights alone, however, may not translate into destruction. Whether tsunamis hit populated coastal areas will have to be taken into account.&nbsp;</p><h2>Tsunami wave height is not an indication of destruction</h2><p>While megatsunamis reach mind-boggling heights, &nbsp;they cause relatively fewer deaths as they often occur in remote or sparsely populated areas. The most lethal tsunamis in recorded history, on the other hand, had more modest wave heights but occurred near dense coastal populations with little or no warning. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami remains the most devastating in terms of human loss, while the 1958 Lituya Bay tsunami had the highest wave height since records began.</p><p>There may have been even more destructive tsunamis in the past, particularly in the prehistoric period, before recordings started. The list below avoids such events.</p><h2>Megatsunamis - wave height above 100 metres</h2><p>Megatsunamis are exceptionally large waves, caused by landslides or volcanic collapses rather than tectonic plate movements. Although some reached unimaginable heights, most occurred in remote areas, sparing large populations.</p><h3>Lituya Bay, Alaska, USA (1958)</h3><p>This tsunami was triggered by a landslide following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. This was the tallest wave ever recorded at 524 metres or 1,719 feet. The wave destroyed everything in its path along the bay, but only two deaths were reported, due to the remote location.</p><h3>Spirit Lake, Mount St &nbsp;Helens, USA (1980)</h3><p>A landslide during the eruption of Mount St Helens caused a megatsunami in Spirit Lake, with waves reaching 260 metres or 850 feet. Despite its immense size, the event resulted in no deaths due to the uninhabited area surrounding the lake.</p><h3>Vajont Dam Disaster, Italy (1963)</h3><p>One of the most tragic man-made environmental disasters, this megatsunami was caused by a landslide into a reservoir behind the Vajont Dam. The impact created a wave 250 meters or 820 feet high, resulting in the toppling down of the dam. The tsunami flooded several towns, and is estimated to have killed around 2,000 people.</p><h3>Taan Fiord, Alaska, USA (2015)</h3><p>A massive landslide caused by glacial retreat in a remote Alaskan fjord generated a wave reaching 193 metres high. It was not a populated area and no casualties were reported.</p><h3>Karrat Fjord, Greenland (2017)</h3><p>This megatsunami was triggered by a landslide into the fjord, producing waves of around 100 metres high. At least 11 buildings in the village of Nuugaatsiaq were destroyed. Only four people were killed, as the area of impact was sparsely populated.</p><h3>Ambon Island, Indonesia (1674)</h3><p>An earthquake near the Hitu Peninsula generated a tsunami with waves as high as 100 metres, killing more than 2,000 people and devastating coastal communities.</p><h2>Large tsunamis - wave height of 30–100 metres</h2><p>Most of these large tsunamis resulted from undersea earthquakes and affected populated coastal areas. Even though their height is smaller than megatsunamis, they caused more human destruction, having hit in populated areas.<br>&nbsp;</p><h3>Indian Ocean tsunami (2004)</h3><p>This was the deadliest tsunami in recorded history in terms of human casualties. It was triggered by a massive, magnitude 9.1 undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. The waves reached up to 51 metres and swept across 14 countries. At the end of it, &nbsp;nearly 230,000 people were killed across continents, all the way from Asia to Africa.</p><h3>Krakatau volcano eruption and tsunami, Indonesia (1883)</h3><p>The tsunami of 1883 was a result of the Krakatau volcano eruption. Waves of up to 150 feet were recorded, and an estimated 36,000 people were killed. The volcanic ash that filled the atmosphere led to long-lasting effects on the climate.</p><h3>Sanriku tsunami, Japan (1896)</h3><p>A magnitude 7.6 earthquake led to a tsunami with heights of 125 feet hitting Japan's northeastern coast. The disaster killed around 22,000 people and wiped out entire coastal villages.</p><h2>Tohoku Tsunami, Japan (2011)</h2><p>This was yet another destructive tsunami, triggered by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off Japan’s east coast. The waves were as high as 130 feet. At the end of the devastation, some 20,000 people were reported dead. It also led to the Fukushima nuclear power reactor accident and radiation. The 2011 tsunami caused an estimated $309 billion in damage, making it one of the costliest disasters in history.</p><h3>Lisbon, Portugal (1755)</h3><p>This is one of the earliest well-documented tsunamis of Europe. Caused by a massive earthquake across Portugal, Spain, and Morocco, the tsunami had waves of up to 100 feet. The death toll is uncertain, with estimates ranging from 10,000 to 100,000.</p><h2>Moderate tsunamis - wave height 20–30 metres</h2><p>These tsunamis are of lesser height, but were deadly as they occurred near coastal populations.</p><h3>Arica Earthquake and tsunami, Peru/Chile (1868)</h3><p>This tsunami was caused by a magnitude 8.5 earthquake near Arica. The waves, as high as 70 feet, moved across the Pacific, affecting the coasts of Hawaii, New Zealand, and Australia. It is estimated to have killed between 25,000 and 70,000 people.</p><h3>Valdivia earthquake and tsunami, Chile (1960)</h3><p>This tsunami came from the strongest earthquake since recordings began. The quake had a whopping magnitude 9.5 and the subsequent tsunami killed 1,655 people. The waves reached 80 feet, causing damage across the Pacific, including in Japan and Hawaii.</p>

The most lethal tsunamis in recorded history had more modest wave heights but occurred near dense coastal populations with little or no warning. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami remains the most devastating in terms of human loss

Tsunamis, the massive displacement of water caused by earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions or man-made causes, are some of the most destructive natural disasters in the world. As the world grapples with yet another tsunami event following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia on Wednesday (July 20), here is a look at some of the biggest tsunamis based on wave height and death toll. Tsunami classification based on wave heights These destructive waves are generally classified as megatsunamis of wave heights above 100 metres, large tsunamis of 30–100 metres and moderate tsunamis of 20–30 metres. Wave heights alone, however, may not translate into destruction. Whether tsunamis hit populated coastal areas will have to be taken into account. Tsunami wave height is not an indication of destruction While megatsunamis reach mind-boggling heights, they cause relatively fewer deaths as they often occur in remote or sparsely populated areas. The most lethal tsunamis in recorded history, on the other hand, had more modest wave heights but occurred near dense coastal populations with little or no warning. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami remains the most devastating in terms of human loss, while the 1958 Lituya Bay tsunami had the highest wave height since records began. There may have been even more destructive tsunamis in the past, particularly in the prehistoric period, before recordings started. The list below avoids such events. Megatsunamis - wave height above 100 metres Megatsunamis are exceptionally large waves, caused by landslides or volcanic collapses rather than tectonic plate movements. Although some reached unimaginable heights, most occurred in remote areas, sparing large populations. Lituya Bay, Alaska, USA (1958) This tsunami was triggered by a landslide following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. This was the tallest wave ever recorded at 524 metres or 1,719 feet. The wave destroyed everything in its path along the bay, but only two deaths were reported, due to the remote location. Spirit Lake, Mount St Helens, USA (1980) A landslide during the eruption of Mount St Helens caused a megatsunami in Spirit Lake, with waves reaching 260 metres or 850 feet. Despite its immense size, the event resulted in no deaths due to the uninhabited area surrounding the lake. Vajont Dam Disaster, Italy (1963) One of the most tragic man-made environmental disasters, this megatsunami was caused by a landslide into a reservoir behind the Vajont Dam. The impact created a wave 250 meters or 820 feet high, resulting in the toppling down of the dam. The tsunami flooded several towns, and is estimated to have killed around 2,000 people. Taan Fiord, Alaska, USA (2015) A massive landslide caused by glacial retreat in a remote Alaskan fjord generated a wave reaching 193 metres high. It was not a populated area and no casualties were reported. Karrat Fjord, Greenland (2017) This megatsunami was triggered by a landslide into the fjord, producing waves of around 100 metres high. At least 11 buildings in the village of Nuugaatsiaq were destroyed. Only four people were killed, as the area of impact was sparsely populated. Ambon Island, Indonesia (1674) An earthquake near the Hitu Peninsula generated a tsunami with waves as high as 100 metres, killing more than 2,000 people and devastating coastal communities. Large tsunamis - wave height of 30–100 metres Most of these large tsunamis resulted from undersea earthquakes and affected populated coastal areas. Even though their height is smaller than megatsunamis, they caused more human destruction, having hit in populated areas. Indian Ocean tsunami (2004) This was the deadliest tsunami in recorded history in terms of human casualties. It was triggered by a massive, magnitude 9.1 undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. The waves reached up to 51 metres and swept across 14 countries. At the end of it, nearly 230,000 people were killed across continents, all the way from Asia to Africa. Krakatau volcano eruption and tsunami, Indonesia (1883) The tsunami of 1883 was a result of the Krakatau volcano eruption. Waves of up to 150 feet were recorded, and an estimated 36,000 people were killed. The volcanic ash that filled the atmosphere led to long-lasting effects on the climate. Sanriku tsunami, Japan (1896) A magnitude 7.6 earthquake led to a tsunami with heights of 125 feet hitting Japan's northeastern coast. The disaster killed around 22,000 people and wiped out entire coastal villages. Tohoku Tsunami, Japan (2011) This was yet another destructive tsunami, triggered by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off Japan’s east coast. The waves were as high as 130 feet. At the end of the devastation, some 20,000 people were reported dead. It also led to the Fukushima nuclear power reactor accident and radiation. The 2011 tsunami caused an estimated $309 billion in damage, making it one of the costliest disasters in history. Lisbon, Portugal (1755) This is one of the earliest well-documented tsunamis of Europe. Caused by a massive earthquake across Portugal, Spain, and Morocco, the tsunami had waves of up to 100 feet. The death toll is uncertain, with estimates ranging from 10,000 to 100,000. Moderate tsunamis - wave height 20–30 metres These tsunamis are of lesser height, but were deadly as they occurred near coastal populations. Arica Earthquake and tsunami, Peru/Chile (1868) This tsunami was caused by a magnitude 8.5 earthquake near Arica. The waves, as high as 70 feet, moved across the Pacific, affecting the coasts of Hawaii, New Zealand, and Australia. It is estimated to have killed between 25,000 and 70,000 people. Valdivia earthquake and tsunami, Chile (1960) This tsunami came from the strongest earthquake since recordings began. The quake had a whopping magnitude 9.5 and the subsequent tsunami killed 1,655 people. The waves reached 80 feet, causing damage across the Pacific, including in Japan and Hawaii.

<p>The most lethal tsunamis in recorded history had more modest wave heights but occurred near dense coastal populations with little or no warning. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami remains the most devastating in terms of human loss</p>

Worst tsunamis of the world ever recorded by height and death tolls, listed

<p>Months after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 jolted Myanmar's Sagaing on March 28, 2025, claiming over 5000 lives, another massive earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday (July 30). Later, the powerful quake prompted a tsunami warning in the Pacific Ocean, which triggered evacuations across Russia, Japan, and Hawaii.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After the major-to-minor earthquake in the recent past, you might be wondering which countries are frequently hit by massive earthquakes. As you know, when the quake hits, it reshapes landscapes, infrastructure, economies, and lives in seconds.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Numerous Asian countries are highly prone to earthquakes. China and Indonesia are experiencing the most seismic activity, and when looked at in relative terms, Japan records the highest number of earthquakes globally.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Based on seismic records and NOAA’s data, here is the list of the top 10 countries frequently hit by major earthquakes over the last three decades.</strong></p><h3>10. Afghanistan</h3><p>Afghanistan has secured the 10th spot across the world after it endured repeated earthquakes, particularly in its northeastern and central provinces. The Hindu Kush region is a hotspot for seismic and tectonic activity due to the collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>9. Mexico</h3><p>Like many living organisms nestled within the fiery embrace of the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire, Mexico has a deep connection with earthquakes. The land is in the range of shifting tectonic plates, making earthquakes frequent in the region.</p><h3>8. Philippines</h3><p>With a total of 553 earthquakes and 55 major earthquakes, the Philippines places 8th. This land regularly experiences strong earthquakes due to the Philippine Sea Plate’s interaction with the Eurasian Plate. The most devastating earthquake on this land was in 1990, when Luzon Island was hit by a 7.7 magnitude quake, claiming the lives of 2,412 people.</p><h3>7. India</h3><p>India ranks 7th, as the northeast and Himalayan belt are highly earthquake-prone due to continuous seismic activity and tectonic collision with the Eurasian Plate. The 2001 Gujarat earthquake was one of the most devastating earthquakes, which claimed over 20,000 lives.</p><h3>6. Turkey</h3><p>Turkey holds the 6th spot in terms of the most earthquakes, as it lies along the North Anatolian Fault, a major east-west fault line that has produced multiple deadly quakes. The 1999 İzmit and the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes are among the most destructive in history. According to official figures, at least 18,373 people died and 48,901 people were injured during the 1999 İzmit earthquake, and the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes claimed over 50,000 lives.</p><h3>5. United States</h3><p>The US witnessed the most seismic activity in California and Alaska. The San Andreas Fault is quite popular for coming up with destructive quakes, and Alaska also experiences some of the strongest earthquakes in North America. From 1990 to 2024, the US has experienced a total of 78 massive earthquakes, claiming several lives.</p><h3>4. Japan</h3><p>Japan also faces some of the strongest tremors in the world. It is located squarely on the Ring of Fire, which prompts frequent earthquakes. The massive and hazardous quakes on this land include the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which killed at least 20,000 people. The region has witnessed a total of 98 major earthquakes as of 2024.</p><h3>3. Iran</h3><p>Due to its location at the collision zone between the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates, Iran is highly prone to earthquakes, securing at 3rd spot. The massive quakes in cities such as Bam in 2003 and Manjil-Rudbar in 1990 have devastated them, claiming several lives and destroying major infrastructure.</p><h3>2. Indonesia</h3><p>Indonesia is the most seismically active nation in the world, as it is also situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, which has been hit by around 1000 earthquakes and 166 massive earthquakes since 1990. The 2004 Sumatra quake and tsunami remain one of the deadliest disasters across the world, as it claimed the lives of over 2 lakh people.</p><h3>1. China</h3><p>China tops the list with a total of 186 powerful earthquakes since 1990. Its western and southwestern regions, especially along the Longmenshan and Himalayan fault lines, are a highly seismic zone. The Sichuan earthquake in 2008 and the Tangshan quake in 1976 caused massive loss of life and infrastructure damage.<br>&nbsp;</p>

After several earthquakes in the recent past, you might be wondering which countries are frequently hit by massive earthquakes. Here is the list of the top 10 countries frequently hit by major earthquakes.
 

Months after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 jolted Myanmar's Sagaing on March 28, 2025, claiming over 5000 lives, another massive earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday (July 30). Later, the powerful quake prompted a tsunami warning in the Pacific Ocean, which triggered evacuations across Russia, Japan, and Hawaii. After the major-to-minor earthquake in the recent past, you might be wondering which countries are frequently hit by massive earthquakes. As you know, when the quake hits, it reshapes landscapes, infrastructure, economies, and lives in seconds. Numerous Asian countries are highly prone to earthquakes. China and Indonesia are experiencing the most seismic activity, and when looked at in relative terms, Japan records the highest number of earthquakes globally. Based on seismic records and NOAA’s data, here is the list of the top 10 countries frequently hit by major earthquakes over the last three decades. 10. Afghanistan Afghanistan has secured the 10th spot across the world after it endured repeated earthquakes, particularly in its northeastern and central provinces. The Hindu Kush region is a hotspot for seismic and tectonic activity due to the collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates. 9. Mexico Like many living organisms nestled within the fiery embrace of the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire, Mexico has a deep connection with earthquakes. The land is in the range of shifting tectonic plates, making earthquakes frequent in the region. 8. Philippines With a total of 553 earthquakes and 55 major earthquakes, the Philippines places 8th. This land regularly experiences strong earthquakes due to the Philippine Sea Plate’s interaction with the Eurasian Plate. The most devastating earthquake on this land was in 1990, when Luzon Island was hit by a 7.7 magnitude quake, claiming the lives of 2,412 people. 7. India India ranks 7th, as the northeast and Himalayan belt are highly earthquake-prone due to continuous seismic activity and tectonic collision with the Eurasian Plate. The 2001 Gujarat earthquake was one of the most devastating earthquakes, which claimed over 20,000 lives. 6. Turkey Turkey holds the 6th spot in terms of the most earthquakes, as it lies along the North Anatolian Fault, a major east-west fault line that has produced multiple deadly quakes. The 1999 İzmit and the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes are among the most destructive in history. According to official figures, at least 18,373 people died and 48,901 people were injured during the 1999 İzmit earthquake, and the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes claimed over 50,000 lives. 5. United States The US witnessed the most seismic activity in California and Alaska. The San Andreas Fault is quite popular for coming up with destructive quakes, and Alaska also experiences some of the strongest earthquakes in North America. From 1990 to 2024, the US has experienced a total of 78 massive earthquakes, claiming several lives. 4. Japan Japan also faces some of the strongest tremors in the world. It is located squarely on the Ring of Fire, which prompts frequent earthquakes. The massive and hazardous quakes on this land include the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which killed at least 20,000 people. The region has witnessed a total of 98 major earthquakes as of 2024. 3. Iran Due to its location at the collision zone between the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates, Iran is highly prone to earthquakes, securing at 3rd spot. The massive quakes in cities such as Bam in 2003 and Manjil-Rudbar in 1990 have devastated them, claiming several lives and destroying major infrastructure. 2. Indonesia Indonesia is the most seismically active nation in the world, as it is also situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, which has been hit by around 1000 earthquakes and 166 massive earthquakes since 1990. The 2004 Sumatra quake and tsunami remain one of the deadliest disasters across the world, as it claimed the lives of over 2 lakh people. 1. China China tops the list with a total of 186 powerful earthquakes since 1990. Its western and southwestern regions, especially along the Longmenshan and Himalayan fault lines, are a highly seismic zone. The Sichuan earthquake in 2008 and the Tangshan quake in 1976 caused massive loss of life and infrastructure damage.

<p>After several earthquakes in the recent past, you might be wondering which countries are frequently hit by massive earthquakes. Here is the list of the top 10 countries frequently hit by major earthquakes.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Shaking the Earth: Top 10 countries most affected by Earthquakes—Where does India stand?

<p>Leonardo da Vinci was not just a painter. He was also a sculptor, an architect, and even an engineer and a scientist. In fact, one of his scientific sketches hides the secret to better drones. Da Vinci made drawings of machines that didn't exist at the time and were only invented years later. His innovative ideas included vehicles that could fly, go underwater and some amazing weapons. A team of scientists has uncovered that they are not merely sketches but offer a lot more for today's modern machines. IFLScience reported that a new paper by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University states that a sketch of a flying machine made by da Vinci in the 15th century holds clues to creating quieter drones that are more efficient. It features an aerial singular corkscrew propeller, which needed to be spun by men at its base, resulting in it taking off. The authors of the study wrote, “Leonardo da Vinci’s aerial screw, conceived in the 15th century, represents one of the earliest conceptualisations of lift-generating rotary flight." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-flags-a-clue-found-in-ancient-egyptian-mine-that-hints-the-bible-and-moses-were-real-1753779129484"><strong>Scientist flags a clue in ancient Egyptian mine that hints the Bible was true and Moses was real</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Noisy drones can't be used in populated areas</strong></h2><p>The researchers say little attention has been paid to this design by da Vinci, which can be applied to machines made today. They specifically point to "the aerodynamic and aeroacoustic performance of this rotor". The latter can be used to make better drones, and can let them enter fields where they have yet to make a mark. The researchers say that one of the reasons drones are now widely used in populated areas is the noise they make. PhD student Suryansh Prakhar, one of the authors of the paper, told the publication, “While food and parcel delivery using drones is growing, the aeroacoustic noise remains one of the issues preventing it." He says da Vinci's design can be used to remove this problem. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/fungus-in-king-tutankhamun-tomb-killed-dozens-it-could-now-cure-cancer-1753769192315"><strong>Fungus in King Tutankhamun’s tomb killed dozens. It could now cure cancer</strong></a></p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/leonardo-da-vinci-painting-secret-tunnels-italian-castle-1748314075573"><strong>Secret tunnels seen only in Leonardo da Vinci's painting have been discovered under an ancient Italian castle</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Da Vinci's aircraft design can make drones quieter</strong></h2><p>The Johns Hopkins team created a modernised simulation of da Vinci's aerial screw design and analysed the aerodynamic forces and acoustic emissions "across a range of Reynolds numbers". Upon comparing their data with the two-bladed rotor that is used to make modern drones, the researchers noticed that even though Leonardo’s aerial screw "has a lower lift coefficient" as compared to the traditional design, the aerial screw works with much less mechanical power, and the acoustic intensity for the same net lift is significantly lower. This is because of "the screw’s large wetted area and lower rotational speed", they added. However, da Vinci's design has not been found optimal when it comes to real-world performance. The paper authors state that the design highlights "the potential benefits of unconventional rotor geometries for noise-sensitive applications." However, they don't advise changing all two-blade rotor drones to match Da Vinci's design.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Leonardo da Vinci sketched several machines that did not even exist during the 15th century. One of them is a helicopter design showing how men can spin the rotors to fly the machine. Scientists have found that his design can significantly improve modern drones.

Leonardo da Vinci was not just a painter. He was also a sculptor, an architect, and even an engineer and a scientist. In fact, one of his scientific sketches hides the secret to better drones. Da Vinci made drawings of machines that didn't exist at the time and were only invented years later. His innovative ideas included vehicles that could fly, go underwater and some amazing weapons. A team of scientists has uncovered that they are not merely sketches but offer a lot more for today's modern machines. IFLScience reported that a new paper by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University states that a sketch of a flying machine made by da Vinci in the 15th century holds clues to creating quieter drones that are more efficient. It features an aerial singular corkscrew propeller, which needed to be spun by men at its base, resulting in it taking off. The authors of the study wrote, “Leonardo da Vinci’s aerial screw, conceived in the 15th century, represents one of the earliest conceptualisations of lift-generating rotary flight." Also Read: Scientist flags a clue in ancient Egyptian mine that hints the Bible was true and Moses was real Noisy drones can't be used in populated areas The researchers say little attention has been paid to this design by da Vinci, which can be applied to machines made today. They specifically point to "the aerodynamic and aeroacoustic performance of this rotor". The latter can be used to make better drones, and can let them enter fields where they have yet to make a mark. The researchers say that one of the reasons drones are now widely used in populated areas is the noise they make. PhD student Suryansh Prakhar, one of the authors of the paper, told the publication, “While food and parcel delivery using drones is growing, the aeroacoustic noise remains one of the issues preventing it." He says da Vinci's design can be used to remove this problem. Also Read: Fungus in King Tutankhamun’s tomb killed dozens. It could now cure cancer Also Read: Secret tunnels seen only in Leonardo da Vinci's painting have been discovered under an ancient Italian castle Da Vinci's aircraft design can make drones quieter The Johns Hopkins team created a modernised simulation of da Vinci's aerial screw design and analysed the aerodynamic forces and acoustic emissions "across a range of Reynolds numbers". Upon comparing their data with the two-bladed rotor that is used to make modern drones, the researchers noticed that even though Leonardo’s aerial screw "has a lower lift coefficient" as compared to the traditional design, the aerial screw works with much less mechanical power, and the acoustic intensity for the same net lift is significantly lower. This is because of "the screw’s large wetted area and lower rotational speed", they added. However, da Vinci's design has not been found optimal when it comes to real-world performance. The paper authors state that the design highlights "the potential benefits of unconventional rotor geometries for noise-sensitive applications." However, they don't advise changing all two-blade rotor drones to match Da Vinci's design.

<p>Leonardo da Vinci sketched several machines that didn't even exist during the 15th century. One of them is a helicopter design showing how men can spin the rotors to fly the machine. Scientists have found that his design can significantly improve modern drones.</p>

500-year-old Leonardo da Vinci sketch of a flying machine can solve a major drone issue

<p>Australia has decided to add YouTube to social media platforms banned for teens in the world-first regulations on online safety that will kick in from December. Earlier, YouTube, the world's second biggest website and search platformm, was exempted from social media platforms that teens couldn't open accounts on. On Tuesday (July 29), the video-sharing platform was added to the list, which also includes Meta's Facebook, Instagram, as well as TikTok and Snapchat.</p><h2>Australia's social media ban for children: What is the landmark law all about?</h2><p>Australian parliament passed the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act on 29 November 2024. The law bans social media account access for those aged below 16 from this December. Violations can result in fines of up to A$49.5 million per platform.</p><p>YouTube was earlier exempted, having been seen as a platform with 'educational or health value'. But pressure from competitors and safety experts set the stage for the reversal for YouTube.<br>Note that the rules prevent those below 16 from creating accounts, and not from accessing the content.</p><h2>YouTube exemption for teens reversed over ‘harmful content’</h2><p>YouTube was exempted from the law as a 'valuable educational tool frequently used in classrooms', but additional research found that it was the platform where<br>minors aged 10–15 most frequently encountered harmful content, with 37 per cent reporting recent exposure, the highest for any platform.<br>Following this, Australia's eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, formally recommended that YouTube be included in the ban.</p><p>YouTube will now be subject to the same restrictions preventing under-16s from having accounts. Age verification and deactivation will be required for existing accounts created by such individuals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/social-media-overtakes-tv-as-main-source-of-news-in-us-1750296363570/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/social-media-overtakes-tv-as-main-source-of-news-in-us-1750296363570/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>How Australian officials and YouTube reacted to teen social media ban</h2><p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said recently that while the ban is not the only solution, it will make a difference, adding, “Social media is doing social harm to our children, and I want Australian parents to know that we have their backs.”</p><p>Communications Minister Anika Wells said there’s not a place for predatory algorithms targeting children. Protecting children from social media harm is “like trying to teach your kids to swim in the open ocean with the rips and the sharks compared to at the local council pool,” she added.</p><h2>YouTube ban for teens in Australia: What video platform said</h2><p>YouTube, owned by Alphabet, said the reversal on teen access undermines a prior commitment and hinted at legal action. Challenging its classification as a social media platform, YouTube stressed its educational value, with a statement calling itself a ‘video‑sharing platform with a library of free, high‑quality content.’<br>Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, as well as TikTok and Snapchat had criticised YouTube’s earlier exemption as “illogical, anti-competitive and short-sighted”, comparing it to allowing one soft drink brand while banning others.</p><p><br>YouTube ban in Australia: Educational value vs online safety<br>The Australian government's reversal is a shift in priorities between allowing access to educational tools and ensuring digital safety and mental health of children. Despite YouTube’s usefulness in learning, the country's regulators concluded that the interactive features and algorithm-driven recommendations exposed children to disproportionate harm.</p><h2>YouTube ban for teens in Australia: Can age verification be implemented on social media?</h2><p>There are various age-verification systems being tested. The results are mixed, with some detecting 15‑year-olds as adults. There are still questions about the feasibility and enforcement of the social media ban for teens.</p><p>Globally, the regulatory crackdown on social media in Australia is being watched eagerly, with countries like Norway and the UK expressing interest in similar legislation. YouTube’s inclusion in the Australian law sets a precedent for how digital platforms could be regulated beyond traditional definitions of social media.</p><p>The Australian government is prioritising a 'precautionary principle': Better to err on the side of restricting access than risk exposure to harmful content for teens. This could set a precedent on legal definitions of platforms and will be a landmark move in robust youth internet regulation.<br>For tech companies, it's not self-regulation only anymore. They could face enforcement, including heavy fines and mandatory compliance. The move against YouTube expands the definition of social media, with the awareness that educational utility alone does not outweigh algorithmic risk.&nbsp;<br>As Australia leads the way, similar policies may emerge globally, forcing tech platforms to rethink content moderation, age verification, and their role in safeguarding youth and children online.</p>

Australian parliament passed the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act on 29 November 2024. The law bans social media account access for those aged below 16 from this December. Violations can result in fines of up to A$49.5 million per platform.

Australia has decided to add YouTube to social media platforms banned for teens in the world-first regulations on online safety that will kick in from December. Earlier, YouTube, the world's second biggest website and search platformm, was exempted from social media platforms that teens couldn't open accounts on. On Tuesday (July 29), the video-sharing platform was added to the list, which also includes Meta's Facebook, Instagram, as well as TikTok and Snapchat. Australia's social media ban for children: What is the landmark law all about? Australian parliament passed the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act on 29 November 2024. The law bans social media account access for those aged below 16 from this December. Violations can result in fines of up to A$49.5 million per platform. YouTube was earlier exempted, having been seen as a platform with 'educational or health value'. But pressure from competitors and safety experts set the stage for the reversal for YouTube. Note that the rules prevent those below 16 from creating accounts, and not from accessing the content. YouTube exemption for teens reversed over ‘harmful content’ YouTube was exempted from the law as a 'valuable educational tool frequently used in classrooms', but additional research found that it was the platform where minors aged 10–15 most frequently encountered harmful content, with 37 per cent reporting recent exposure, the highest for any platform. Following this, Australia's eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, formally recommended that YouTube be included in the ban. YouTube will now be subject to the same restrictions preventing under-16s from having accounts. Age verification and deactivation will be required for existing accounts created by such individuals. https://www.wionews.com/videos/social-media-overtakes-tv-as-main-source-of-news-in-us-1750296363570/embed How Australian officials and YouTube reacted to teen social media ban Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said recently that while the ban is not the only solution, it will make a difference, adding, “Social media is doing social harm to our children, and I want Australian parents to know that we have their backs.” Communications Minister Anika Wells said there’s not a place for predatory algorithms targeting children. Protecting children from social media harm is “like trying to teach your kids to swim in the open ocean with the rips and the sharks compared to at the local council pool,” she added. YouTube ban for teens in Australia: What video platform said YouTube, owned by Alphabet, said the reversal on teen access undermines a prior commitment and hinted at legal action. Challenging its classification as a social media platform, YouTube stressed its educational value, with a statement calling itself a ‘video‑sharing platform with a library of free, high‑quality content.’ Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, as well as TikTok and Snapchat had criticised YouTube’s earlier exemption as “illogical, anti-competitive and short-sighted”, comparing it to allowing one soft drink brand while banning others. YouTube ban in Australia: Educational value vs online safety The Australian government's reversal is a shift in priorities between allowing access to educational tools and ensuring digital safety and mental health of children. Despite YouTube’s usefulness in learning, the country's regulators concluded that the interactive features and algorithm-driven recommendations exposed children to disproportionate harm. YouTube ban for teens in Australia: Can age verification be implemented on social media? There are various age-verification systems being tested. The results are mixed, with some detecting 15‑year-olds as adults. There are still questions about the feasibility and enforcement of the social media ban for teens. Globally, the regulatory crackdown on social media in Australia is being watched eagerly, with countries like Norway and the UK expressing interest in similar legislation. YouTube’s inclusion in the Australian law sets a precedent for how digital platforms could be regulated beyond traditional definitions of social media. The Australian government is prioritising a 'precautionary principle': Better to err on the side of restricting access than risk exposure to harmful content for teens. This could set a precedent on legal definitions of platforms and will be a landmark move in robust youth internet regulation. For tech companies, it's not self-regulation only anymore. They could face enforcement, including heavy fines and mandatory compliance. The move against YouTube expands the definition of social media, with the awareness that educational utility alone does not outweigh algorithmic risk. As Australia leads the way, similar policies may emerge globally, forcing tech platforms to rethink content moderation, age verification, and their role in safeguarding youth and children online.

<p>Australian parliament passed the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act on 29 November 2024. The law bans social media account access for those aged below 16 from this December. Violations can result in fines of up to A$49.5 million per platform.</p>

Harmful content: Australia adds YouTube to world-first social media ban for kids aged under 16. What does it mean?

<p>Russia's 8.8 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday (Jul 30) triggered an emergency evacuation at the Fukushima nuclear plant in northeast Japan. As per reports, all workers of the stricken nuclear plant were evacuated to avoid a 2011-style meltdown of the facility. "We have evacuated all workers and employees" at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, a spokeswoman for plant operator TEPCO told news agencies, adding that no "abnormality" had been observed.</p><h2><strong>What happened in 2011?</strong></h2><p>In 2011, in the aftermath of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Ōkuma suffered a massive electrical grid failure, and damage was reported at nearly all the power plant's backup energy sources. After the reactors shut down, crews couldn't cool them properly. That failure broke the containment systems and let radioactive material escape into the environment.</p><p>Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency later rated the disaster a level seven — the highest on the International Nuclear Event Scale — based on findings from the Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organization. It remains the most serious nuclear accident since Chernobyl in 1986, which was also classified at level seven.</p><h2><strong>Fukushima debris removal delayed?</strong></h2><p>This comes just a day after Tepco announced that a massive operation to remove hundreds of tonnes of radioactive debris from the Fukushima nuclear plant has been delayed until at least 2037. Approximately 880 tonnes of hazardous materials from the 2011 nuclear disaster are still in the power station. Preparation work needed to start the retrieval is expected to take "12 to 15" years from now, official Akira Ono told reporters. This means the earliest they can embark on the removal is now 2037.</p><h2><strong>Russia's mega earthquake</strong></h2><p>Russia on Wednesday (Jul 30) suffered a massive 8.7 earthquake which left people shaken and triggered tsunami warnings in the nation, along with Japan and the United States. The epicentre of this strong quake, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS) was located 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky in Russia, at a depth of 74 km. The mega-quake, as per the regional seismic monitoring service, was the region's strongest since 1952. It warned that aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude were possible. "The strongest earthquake since 1952 has just occurred in the Kamchatka seismic zone ...&nbsp;Given the scale of the event, strong aftershocks with a magnitude of up to 7.5 should be expected," Kamchatka's geophysical service said on Telegram.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

"We have evacuated all workers and employees" at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, a spokeswoman for plant operator TEPCO told news agencies, adding that no "abnormality" had been observed.

Russia's 8.8 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday (Jul 30) triggered an emergency evacuation at the Fukushima nuclear plant in northeast Japan. As per reports, all workers of the stricken nuclear plant were evacuated to avoid a 2011-style meltdown of the facility. "We have evacuated all workers and employees" at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, a spokeswoman for plant operator TEPCO told news agencies, adding that no "abnormality" had been observed. What happened in 2011? In 2011, in the aftermath of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Ōkuma suffered a massive electrical grid failure, and damage was reported at nearly all the power plant's backup energy sources. After the reactors shut down, crews couldn't cool them properly. That failure broke the containment systems and let radioactive material escape into the environment. Japan's Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency later rated the disaster a level seven — the highest on the International Nuclear Event Scale — based on findings from the Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organization. It remains the most serious nuclear accident since Chernobyl in 1986, which was also classified at level seven. Fukushima debris removal delayed? This comes just a day after Tepco announced that a massive operation to remove hundreds of tonnes of radioactive debris from the Fukushima nuclear plant has been delayed until at least 2037. Approximately 880 tonnes of hazardous materials from the 2011 nuclear disaster are still in the power station. Preparation work needed to start the retrieval is expected to take "12 to 15" years from now, official Akira Ono told reporters. This means the earliest they can embark on the removal is now 2037. Russia's mega earthquake Russia on Wednesday (Jul 30) suffered a massive 8.7 earthquake which left people shaken and triggered tsunami warnings in the nation, along with Japan and the United States. The epicentre of this strong quake, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS) was located 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky in Russia, at a depth of 74 km. The mega-quake, as per the regional seismic monitoring service, was the region's strongest since 1952. It warned that aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude were possible. "The strongest earthquake since 1952 has just occurred in the Kamchatka seismic zone ... Given the scale of the event, strong aftershocks with a magnitude of up to 7.5 should be expected," Kamchatka's geophysical service said on Telegram.

<p>"We have evacuated all workers and employees" at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, a spokeswoman for plant operator TEPCO told news agencies, adding that no "abnormality" had been observed.</p>

History repeats? Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant evacuated after Russia’s 8.8 magnitude mega quake

<p>A strong earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings for the country, Japan, &nbsp;Alaska, Hawaii and New Zealand. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the first tsunami wave measuring around 1 foot had reached Nemuro on the eastern coast of Hokkaido. Japan has issued a tsunami warning for the coasts of Hokkaido and Honshu and advisories for Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa. The preliminary magnitude of the earthquake was put at 8.0 before the US Geological Survey updated it to 8.7. The event has once again triggered chatter around the manga prophecy by Ryo Tatsuki, who predicted a massive earthquake and tsunami for Japan in July. The initial date it was believed to happen was July 5. However, everything and everyone heaved a sigh of relief as the day came and went. However, Wednesday's massive temblor has once again brought Ryo Tatsuki back into the limelight. Social media is abuzz with people pointing out that her prediction came true, even if not on the exact date. While the earthquake did not strike Japan, the monster tremors have put Japan on tsunami alert. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-tsunami-wave-measuring-1-foot-spotted-in-japan-hours-after-russia-s-8-7-magnitude-1753840163978"><strong>First tsunami wave measuring 1 foot spotted in Japan hours after Russia's 8.7 magnitude earthquake</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Social media reactions to Russia earthquake and tsunami warning for Japan</strong></h2><p>A user wrote on social media platform X, "Massive 3 Feet Tsunami Alert for the entire Coast of Japan after a Powerful Magnitude of 8.8 Earthquake in the Coast of Russia, Japanese Manga Predictor Ryo Tatsuki The Future I Saw who predicted 2011 Quake did it again! Stay safe Japan." Another post read, "Holy s**t so that Japanese lady's dreams are real." One of the other posts read, "How did New Baba Vanga, Ryo Tatsuki predict a mega Tsunami for July 2025? If you're on the West Coast, GET AWAY FROM THE WATER." A user expressed shock at her prediction, writing, "I can't believe Ryo Tatsuki's prophecy literally came true, with almost no margin for error. Who knows you, Nostradamus?" The huge earthquake didn't happen on July 5 as she dreamt, but despite that, people can't help but be amazed by Tatsuki. "Not the exact date, but you have to respect Ryo Tatsuki," another user wrote on X. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/japan-manga-comic-predicts-earthquake-tsunami-in-july-2025-1747709198212"><strong>'A crack will open up…': Eerie prophecy triggers panic among people visiting Japan, forcing mass cancellations</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Sure, it reminds me of Ryo Tatsuki's prediction in his manga, even if the place and date aren't exact, it's crazy. It's like Baba Vanga's predictions for 2025," one of the other comments read, while another simply went, "WTF? I remembered the mangaka Ryo Tatsuki." Another mused, “Could this be the tsunami that Ryo Tatsuki predicted?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not the exact date, but you have to respect Ryo Tatsuki. <a href="https://t.co/K7NUll4lH3">https://t.co/K7NUll4lH3</a></p>&mdash; KPOP LIES, ANALYSIS AND PREDICTIONS ✨ (@thekpoplies) <a href="https://twitter.com/thekpoplies/status/1950356820649718108?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Sah sa me rappelle la prédiction de ryo tatsuki dans son manga même si l&#39;endroit est la date n&#39;est pas exact c une folie.<br>C&#39;est comme les prédictions de baba vanga pour 2025. <a href="https://t.co/wMj37Ksh3T">https://t.co/wMj37Ksh3T</a> <a href="https://t.co/xnB17IWu6v">pic.twitter.com/xnB17IWu6v</a></p>&mdash; LA_VIE_MANNY (@KDZ_73) <a href="https://twitter.com/KDZ_73/status/1950371484557611014?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Podrá ser este el tsunami que predijo Ryo Tatsuki ?</p>&mdash; Vico Mora (@vikomora_) <a href="https://twitter.com/vikomora_/status/1950367611390423385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ryo Tatsuki was right <br><br>July 2025</p>&mdash; Teh Fund (@TehFund) <a href="https://twitter.com/TehFund/status/1950364093254139971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">WTF? Me acordé de la mangaka Ryo Tatsuki. <a href="https://t.co/yPWu3t8fsk">https://t.co/yPWu3t8fsk</a> <a href="https://t.co/hZZ9nexoet">pic.twitter.com/hZZ9nexoet</a></p>&mdash; Blest Wayne (@BlestWayne) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlestWayne/status/1950360049940861239?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>What did Ryo Tatsuki predict for Japan in July?</strong></h2><p>Tatsuki had a dream in the 90s about a huge earthquake and tsunami hitting Japan in July 2025. She wrote about it in a manga comic boo, which was then republished in 2021. According to Tatsuki, "a crack will open up under the seabed between Japan and the Philippines," triggering massive waves taller than the 2011 tsunami generated by the Great East Japan Earthquake that slammed Tōhoku. "The Ocean floor between Japan and the Philippines will crack. Huge waves will rise in all directions. Tsunamis will devastate the Pacific Rim countries. A tsunami three times higher than that of the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 2011 will strike the southwest of the country," a passage of the book reads.</p><p>She had also predicted the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake that struck Tōhoku. The magnitude 9.0 earthquake the strongest ever recorded in Japan and caused 130 feet tsunami waves. Wednesday's earthquake is the biggest one since to hit the area.&nbsp;</p>

Russia earthquake and tsunami: The 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia Kamchatka Peninsula and triggered tsunami warnings for Japan, Hawaii, and Alaska. People can't help but link the huge temblor to Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki prophecy of a huge tsunami in Japan in July. 

A strong earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings for the country, Japan, Alaska, Hawaii and New Zealand. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the first tsunami wave measuring around 1 foot had reached Nemuro on the eastern coast of Hokkaido. Japan has issued a tsunami warning for the coasts of Hokkaido and Honshu and advisories for Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa. The preliminary magnitude of the earthquake was put at 8.0 before the US Geological Survey updated it to 8.7. The event has once again triggered chatter around the manga prophecy by Ryo Tatsuki, who predicted a massive earthquake and tsunami for Japan in July. The initial date it was believed to happen was July 5. However, everything and everyone heaved a sigh of relief as the day came and went. However, Wednesday's massive temblor has once again brought Ryo Tatsuki back into the limelight. Social media is abuzz with people pointing out that her prediction came true, even if not on the exact date. While the earthquake did not strike Japan, the monster tremors have put Japan on tsunami alert. Also Read: First tsunami wave measuring 1 foot spotted in Japan hours after Russia's 8.7 magnitude earthquake Social media reactions to Russia earthquake and tsunami warning for Japan A user wrote on social media platform X, "Massive 3 Feet Tsunami Alert for the entire Coast of Japan after a Powerful Magnitude of 8.8 Earthquake in the Coast of Russia, Japanese Manga Predictor Ryo Tatsuki The Future I Saw who predicted 2011 Quake did it again! Stay safe Japan." Another post read, "Holy s**t so that Japanese lady's dreams are real." One of the other posts read, "How did New Baba Vanga, Ryo Tatsuki predict a mega Tsunami for July 2025? If you're on the West Coast, GET AWAY FROM THE WATER." A user expressed shock at her prediction, writing, "I can't believe Ryo Tatsuki's prophecy literally came true, with almost no margin for error. Who knows you, Nostradamus?" The huge earthquake didn't happen on July 5 as she dreamt, but despite that, people can't help but be amazed by Tatsuki. "Not the exact date, but you have to respect Ryo Tatsuki," another user wrote on X. Also Read: 'A crack will open up…': Eerie prophecy triggers panic among people visiting Japan, forcing mass cancellations "Sure, it reminds me of Ryo Tatsuki's prediction in his manga, even if the place and date aren't exact, it's crazy. It's like Baba Vanga's predictions for 2025," one of the other comments read, while another simply went, "WTF? I remembered the mangaka Ryo Tatsuki." Another mused, “Could this be the tsunami that Ryo Tatsuki predicted?”

<p>Russia earthquake and tsunami: The 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and triggered tsunami warnings for Japan, Hawaii, and Alaska. People can't help but link the huge temblor to Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki's prophecy of a huge tsunami in Japan in July.&nbsp;</p>

'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy

Ryo Tatsuki, Japans Baba Vanga, is in the news for her July 5 earthquake and tsunami prediction for Japan. What other predictions did she make? She dreamt about the death of a celebrity and also saw a disease taking over the world.

List of prophecies by Ryo Tatsuki, Japan's Baba Vanga: A famous death, a virus and more

<p>Russia suffered a massive 8.7 earthquake on Tuesday (Jul 29), which has left people shaken and has triggered tsunami warnings in the nation, along with Japan, and the United States. Terrifying visuals on social media not only show buildings shaking but also the first tsunami waves hitting the Russian coast along Severo-Kurilsk. Russia's emergency ministry, in a statement, confirmed that on the nation's far east coast, a port town has been flooded by tsunami waters. The epicentre of this strong quake, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS) was located 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky in Russia, at a depth of 74 km.&nbsp;</p><p>The mega-quake, as per the regional seismic monitoring service, was the region's strongest since 1952. It also warned that aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude were possible. "The strongest earthquake since 1952 has just occurred in the Kamchatka seismic zone ...&nbsp;Given the scale of the event, strong aftershocks with a magnitude of up to 7.5 should be expected," Kamchatka's geophysical service said on Telegram.</p><h2><strong>Tsunami in Russia?</strong></h2><p>In its statement, the Russian emergency ministry said, “The tsunami flooded parts of the port town of Severo-Kurilsk ... The population has been evacuated.” The town is home to around 2,000 people.</p><p>Unverified videos on X show stills purportedly from before and after the tsunami waves hit the region. However, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">NOW - Tsunami waves hit Russian coast along Severo-Kurilsk. <a href="https://t.co/1cxuFHohVL">pic.twitter.com/1cxuFHohVL</a></p>&mdash; Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) <a href="https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1950361478868930998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>In Russia's far eastern Sakhalin region, a state of emergency has been declared. Authorities sounded the alert in the northern Kuril Islands, where tsunami waves have damaged buildings and caused flooding. "A state of emergency has been declared in the North Kuril District, where an earthquake and tsunami occurred today," said the Sakhalin government in a statement. In another statement, Alexander Ovsyannikov, the mayor of Russia's northern Kuril islands district, said that "everyone" there had evacuated to safety following a tsunami which caused flooding and swept away buildings. "Everyone was evacuated. There was enough time, a whole hour. So everyone was evacuated, all the people are in the tsunami safety zone," he said at a crisis meeting with officials.</p>

Unverified videos on X show stills purportedly from before and after the Tsunami waves hit the region.

Russia suffered a massive 8.7 earthquake on Tuesday (Jul 29), which has left people shaken and has triggered tsunami warnings in the nation, along with Japan, and the United States. Terrifying visuals on social media not only show buildings shaking but also the first tsunami waves hitting the Russian coast along Severo-Kurilsk. Russia's emergency ministry, in a statement, confirmed that on the nation's far east coast, a port town has been flooded by tsunami waters. The epicentre of this strong quake, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS) was located 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky in Russia, at a depth of 74 km. The mega-quake, as per the regional seismic monitoring service, was the region's strongest since 1952. It also warned that aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude were possible. "The strongest earthquake since 1952 has just occurred in the Kamchatka seismic zone ... Given the scale of the event, strong aftershocks with a magnitude of up to 7.5 should be expected," Kamchatka's geophysical service said on Telegram. Tsunami in Russia? In its statement, the Russian emergency ministry said, “The tsunami flooded parts of the port town of Severo-Kurilsk ... The population has been evacuated.” The town is home to around 2,000 people. Unverified videos on X show stills purportedly from before and after the tsunami waves hit the region. However, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.

<p>Unverified videos on X show stills purportedly from before and after the tsunami waves hit the region.</p>

Russia's Severo-Kurilsk evacuated as first tsunami waves spotted after terrifying 8.7 maginitude earthquake rocks nation | VIDEO

<p>Just hours after a massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake hit Russia on Tuesday (Jul 29), triggering tsunami warnings in the nation and neighbouring areas of Japan and the United States, the first tsunami waves have been spotted in Japan, reports Japan Broadcasting Corporation NHK. As per the report, the waves measured around 30 centimetres (1 foot). As per the report, the wave hit the main northern island of Hokkaido. The NHK has also issued a warning that subsequent waves could be much higher. Earlier, Japan's weather agency had warned that waves of up to three metres were expected all the way down the northern and eastern coasts of Japan, as far as Wakayama south of Osaka.</p><p>Watch video here:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after a powerful, 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia early Wednesday.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Russia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Russia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tsunami?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tsunami</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Earthquake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIONUncut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIONUncut</a> <a href="https://t.co/jwFmCe01hl">pic.twitter.com/jwFmCe01hl</a></p>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1950405813958578219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Russia's mega earthquake</strong></h2><p>Russia on Wednesday (Jul 30) suffered a massive 8.7 earthquake which left people shaken and triggered tsunami warnings in the nation, along with Japan and the United States. The epicentre of this strong quake, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS) was located 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky in Russia, at a depth of 74 km. The mega-quake, as per the regional seismic monitoring service, was the region's strongest since 1952. It warned that aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude were possible. "The strongest earthquake since 1952 has just occurred in the Kamchatka seismic zone ...&nbsp;Given the scale of the event, strong aftershocks with a magnitude of up to 7.5 should be expected," Kamchatka's geophysical service said on Telegram.</p><p>In Russia's far eastern Sakhalin region, a state of emergency has been declared. Authorities sounded the alert in the northern Kuril Islands, where tsunami waves have damaged buildings and caused flooding. "A state of emergency has been declared in the North Kuril District, where an earthquake and tsunami occurred today," said the Sakhalin government in a statement. In another statement, Alexander Ovsyannikov, the mayor of Russia's northern Kuril islands district, said that "everyone" there had evacuated to safety following a tsunami which caused flooding and swept away buildings. "Everyone was evacuated. There was enough time, a whole hour. So everyone was evacuated, all the people are in the tsunami safety zone," he said at a crisis meeting with officials.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

First tsunami wave measuring 1 foot spotted in Japan hours after Russia's 8.7 magnitude

Just hours after a massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake hit Russia on Tuesday (Jul 29), triggering tsunami warnings in the nation and neighbouring areas of Japan and the United States, the first tsunami waves have been spotted in Japan, reports Japan Broadcasting Corporation NHK. As per the report, the waves measured around 30 centimetres (1 foot). As per the report, the wave hit the main northern island of Hokkaido. The NHK has also issued a warning that subsequent waves could be much higher. Earlier, Japan's weather agency had warned that waves of up to three metres were expected all the way down the northern and eastern coasts of Japan, as far as Wakayama south of Osaka. Watch video here:

<p>As per the report, the waves measured around 30 cm (1 foot).</p>

First tsunami wave measuring 1 foot spotted in Japan hours after Russia's 8.7 magnitude earthquake. Watch!

<p>The bright green Japanese tea, Matcha is becoming popular all over the world. This tea is found in many regions in Japan like Uji, Nishio and Shizuoka and these regions are known for producing high-quality matcha. The global interest for this tea is also driven by social media, where influencers share matcha-making tips, taste tests and recipes. On TikTok, the hashtag regarding matcha (#MatchaTok) has gathered millions of views. Matcha sales are also rising mainly because now people care more about their health and the wellness trend is becoming more popular.</p><h2><strong>How matcha is made ?</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Making matcha is not at all easy; it takes centuries and has a carefully crafted process. It starts with a special kind of green tea leaf called ‘Tencha,’ which is grown in the shade for several weeks. Keeping these leaves gives matcha its rich and savory-sweet flavor, known as umami.<br>&nbsp;<br>These leaves are then picked, dried, and slowly ground into a fine powder using stone mills. These mills can only produce about 40 grams of powder (1.4 oz) per hour.<br>&nbsp;<br>Recently, matcha producers have been facing many problems. The sudden changes in the temperature level has become one of the main challenge in the production of the crop as unusually high temperatures cause damage to the tea crops.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> 'From one chaiwala to another': Who is Indian-origin man who served tea to PM Modi and UK's Keir Starmer<br>&nbsp;<br>The people of the Kyoto area in Japan, which produces around 25 per cent of the Tencha, are facing poor harvesting problems, and these issues are becoming increasingly common even as the demand for the tea continues to rise.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Another challenge in this industry is that Japan’s farming population is getting older and only fewer young people are interested in becoming farmers. This makes it harder for the country to meet the growing global demand.</p>

Increased in online availability and strong marketing efforts through e-commerce platforms are making matcha more accessible to people around the world to discover and try it.

The bright green Japanese tea, Matcha is becoming popular all over the world. This tea is found in many regions in Japan like Uji, Nishio and Shizuoka and these regions are known for producing high-quality matcha. The global interest for this tea is also driven by social media, where influencers share matcha-making tips, taste tests and recipes. On TikTok, the hashtag regarding matcha (#MatchaTok) has gathered millions of views. Matcha sales are also rising mainly because now people care more about their health and the wellness trend is becoming more popular. How matcha is made ? Making matcha is not at all easy; it takes centuries and has a carefully crafted process. It starts with a special kind of green tea leaf called ‘Tencha,’ which is grown in the shade for several weeks. Keeping these leaves gives matcha its rich and savory-sweet flavor, known as umami. These leaves are then picked, dried, and slowly ground into a fine powder using stone mills. These mills can only produce about 40 grams of powder (1.4 oz) per hour. Recently, matcha producers have been facing many problems. The sudden changes in the temperature level has become one of the main challenge in the production of the crop as unusually high temperatures cause damage to the tea crops. Also Read - 'From one chaiwala to another': Who is Indian-origin man who served tea to PM Modi and UK's Keir Starmer The people of the Kyoto area in Japan, which produces around 25 per cent of the Tencha, are facing poor harvesting problems, and these issues are becoming increasingly common even as the demand for the tea continues to rise. Another challenge in this industry is that Japan’s farming population is getting older and only fewer young people are interested in becoming farmers. This makes it harder for the country to meet the growing global demand.

<p>Increased in online availability and strong marketing efforts through e-commerce platforms are making matcha more accessible to people around the world to discover and try it.</p>

World's thirst for green Japanese tea matcha leads to shortage in global supplies

<p>Be it trending or viral, the internet has space for everything, but then comes a fine line which separates art from other emotions attached to it. In one such episode, Chinese app AliExpress has ‘<strong>Lord Jagannath Mandala Art Doormat’</strong> on its portal. Now, an artwork of the revered Indian deity on sale would have done no harm, but selling a doormat is what agitated devotees. This item on sale has made many furious have taken to their social media account to express outrage. Some have asked the online shopping site to take the item down, for it's not only hurting sentiments but is also disrespecting the culture and religious beliefs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a diverse country like India, culture and heritage are an integral part of art. The Jagannath temple in the eastern state of Odisha is also one of the four important pilgrimage sites, which sees thousands of devotees through the year. Is it lack of market research or it's just being tone-deaf to culture? As the product description clearly says, ‘Lord Jagannath’, so it was clear it's an image of a deity, then what could the reason possibly be?</p>

<p> </p><p>“You are selling doormats featuring Lord Jagannath, a deeply revered deity worshipped by Hindus across the world. Take it down immediately. This is a shameful act of disrespect by AliExpress,” wrote Anshul Saxena, an X user.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What is this, <a href="https://twitter.com/AliExpress_EN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AliExpress_EN</a> ?<br><br>You are selling doormats featuring Lord Jagannath, a deeply revered deity worshipped by Hindus across the world.<br><br>Take it down immediately. This is a shameful act of disrespect by AliExpress. <a href="https://t.co/AtAMV58uDl">pic.twitter.com/AtAMV58uDl</a></p>&mdash; Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) <a href="https://twitter.com/AskAnshul/status/1950114563115880628?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another user, Manisha Singh, called to boycott the portal, she wrote, "SHOCKING: Lord Jagannath on a DOORMAT? AliExpress is selling doormats featuring the sacred image of Lord Jagannath, a deeply revered deity in Sanatan Dharma. Take it down immediately. This is a shameful act of disrespect by AliExpress. Millions worship Him daily. Placing His face on a mat to step on is not just offensive, it's civilizational sacrilege. #BoycottAliExpress"</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 SHOCKING: Lord Jagannath on a DOORMAT?<a href="https://twitter.com/AliExpress_EN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AliExpress_EN</a> is selling doormats featuring the sacred image of Lord Jagannath, a deeply revered deity in Sanatan Dharma.<br>Take it down immediately. This is a shameful act of disrespect by AliExpress. <br>Millions worship Him daily. Placing… <a href="https://t.co/HmKP2wP4kn">pic.twitter.com/HmKP2wP4kn</a></p>&mdash; Manisha Singh (@ManiYogini) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManiYogini/status/1950142743386173571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><br>Asking the chief minister to intervene, Abhijit Mishra wrote, "Dear AliExpress, please don’t hurt the sentiments of Odia people. Lord Jagannath is not just a symbol. He is our living deity, our heart, our identity. Using His image on doormats is deeply offensive. We urge you to take it down immediately. @CMO_Odisha, kindly intervene."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dear <a href="https://twitter.com/AliExpress_EN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AliExpress_EN</a> please don’t hurt the sentiments of Odia people<br><br> Lord Jagannath is not just a symbol He is our living deity, our heart, our identity.<br><br> Using His image on doormats is deeply offensive.<br><br>We urge you to take it down immediately. <a href="https://twitter.com/CMO_Odisha?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMO_Odisha</a> kindly intervene. <a href="https://t.co/HizTNRWDWX">pic.twitter.com/HizTNRWDWX</a></p>&mdash; Abhijit Mishra 🇮🇳 (@AbhijitMishra06) <a href="https://twitter.com/AbhijitMishra06/status/1949906336646365195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Chinese shopping site AliExpress has walked into a controversy by disregarding the sentiments of millions of Indians after putting a doormat with Lord Jagannath’s' image on it.

Be it trending or viral, the internet has space for everything, but then comes a fine line which separates art from other emotions attached to it. In one such episode, Chinese app AliExpress has ‘Lord Jagannath Mandala Art Doormat’ on its portal. Now, an artwork of the revered Indian deity on sale would have done no harm, but selling a doormat is what agitated devotees. This item on sale has made many furious have taken to their social media account to express outrage. Some have asked the online shopping site to take the item down, for it's not only hurting sentiments but is also disrespecting the culture and religious beliefs. In a diverse country like India, culture and heritage are an integral part of art. The Jagannath temple in the eastern state of Odisha is also one of the four important pilgrimage sites, which sees thousands of devotees through the year. Is it lack of market research or it's just being tone-deaf to culture? As the product description clearly says, ‘Lord Jagannath’, so it was clear it's an image of a deity, then what could the reason possibly be?

<p>Chinese shopping site AliExpress has walked into a controversy by disregarding the sentiments of millions of Indians after putting a doormat with Lord Jagannath’s' image on it.</p>

Lack of market research or tone-deaf? Chinese shopping site AliExpress sells 'Lord Jagannath doormat’ online, devotees outraged

<p>A Spanish Air Force fighter jet almost lost control during an airshow at a crowded beach in Gijon last week. According to the viral video, the jet had a close call as it appeared to crash during the airshow. The incident happened on July 27 during the Gijon Air Festival in San Lorenzo Bay in northern Spain's Asturias. The video of the Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet fighter jet went viral on Tuesday (July 29), days after the incident happened.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the video, Spanish Air Force fighter jet Hornet was flying at a very high altitude towards the beach packed with viewers, as it executed a hard right roll.&nbsp;</p><h2>Watch here:&nbsp;</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Muchos nos habéis estado preguntando, por eso, en este hilo, os contamos qué pasó durante el festival aéreo de Gijón.<br><br>Hilo 🧵 <a href="https://t.co/oyY2ZNESEA">pic.twitter.com/oyY2ZNESEA</a></p>&mdash; Ejército del Aire y del Espacio (@EjercitoAire) <a href="https://twitter.com/EjercitoAire/status/1949849926852034974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Some observers are calling the incident "close to crashing". After the jet flew towards the beach at a low altitude, it soon recovered and climbed back up.</p><h2>Spanish Air Force issues statement</h2><p>After the video of the incident went viral, the Spanish Air Force issued a statement saying that the jet performed the evasive manoeuvre after detecting a flock of birds in its flight path.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Many of you have been asking us, so in this thread, we’ll tell you what happened during the Gijon air festival. As you have seen, one of our F-18 fighters performed an evasive manoeuvre upon detecting a flock of birds in its path," the Spanish Air Force said in its post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"This action is part of the standard protocol to preserve both the pilot’s safety and the public’s security," the post further read.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The statement added that the Spanish aviators are trained to react in milliseconds to any unforeseen event. In this case, the pilot acted with exemplary speed and professionalism, avoiding a possible collision without compromising the exhibition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Safety is, and will continue to be, our top priority at every air show. Thank you to all attendees for your enthusiasm and trust. Let’s keep flying together,” the statement read.</p>

According to the video, Spanish Air Force fighter jet Hornet was flying at a very high altitude towards the beach packed with viewers, as it executed a hard right roll and nearly crashed during the airshow.

A Spanish Air Force fighter jet almost lost control during an airshow at a crowded beach in Gijon last week. According to the viral video, the jet had a close call as it appeared to crash during the airshow. The incident happened on July 27 during the Gijon Air Festival in San Lorenzo Bay in northern Spain's Asturias. The video of the Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet fighter jet went viral on Tuesday (July 29), days after the incident happened. According to the video, Spanish Air Force fighter jet Hornet was flying at a very high altitude towards the beach packed with viewers, as it executed a hard right roll. Watch here:

<p>According to the video, Spanish Air Force fighter jet Hornet was flying at a very high altitude towards the beach packed with viewers, as it executed a hard right roll and nearly crashed during the airshow.</p>

Fighter jet close to crashing? Spanish EF-18 Hornet jet nearly crashes during beach airshow - WATCH

<p>Hyderabad, the capital of India’s Telangana state, is known as the “City of Nizams” and was recognised as a 'Creative City of Gastronomy' by UNESCO. Gastronomy refers to the art and knowledge involved in preparing and eating good food, along with the fusion of culture. The identity of the city began with the influence of Persian and Turkish flavours, introduced during the Qutb Shahi dynasty in the 16th century and later enriched after the Mughal invasion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Nizams, who ruled Hyderabad from 1724, were passionate food lovers and employed several foreign cooks in royal kitchens. These palace kitchens played a significant role in preserving and enhancing the rich and diverse food culture of Hyderabad, more so than any restaurant or cookbook.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The Nizams used to marry girls from Central Asia, and the brides used to bring their own khansamas [house servants] or royal cooks so that they could bring their cooking traditions with them. This led to an amalgamation of influences from various countries. Because there was a lack of water in the rocky terrain, millet used to be the staple grain, as it needed less water. Grains like rice came in much later," explains celebrated chef Chalapathi Rao, of Simply South restaurant in Hyderabad, according to the South China Morning Post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To make Hyderabadi cuisine distinctive, it combines rice and meat with a liberal use of vegetables, spices, and souring agents like tamarind. This complex blend of Indian, Arabic, Persian, Mughlai, and Turkish influences defines Hyderabadi contemporary cuisine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The influence of food from the North is evident in the rich and aromatic dishes, while the abundant spices from southern India and Telugu cuisine add a distinct touch,” notes Sampath Srinivas Thummula, the chef behind popular Hyderabad restaurant The Spicy Venue, which serves typical regional fare. “Ingredients like saffron, mace, black cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon are predominantly used, but what sets Hyderabadi cuisine apart is the combination of these spices with tamarind, dry coconut, chillies from Guntur, and curry leaves.”</p><h3>What are other Hyderabadi cuisines?</h3><p>The city also has a special blend of aromatic spices, roots, and herbs known as ‘potli masala.’ In this, seasonings are filled into a pouch or sachet of muslin cloth, infusing gradually into the gravy of a curry at the right time to bring the required amount of flavour.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Usually, the potli masala has many spices,” Rao further explained, “from spices like dried vetiver and paan ki jadd (betel root) to kalpasi or black stone flower (a dried lichen), fennel seeds, dried rose petals, kasoori methi (fenugreek leaves), kabab chini (dried berries of Piper cubeba), star anise, cinnamon, royal cumin and others. This pouch of spices is left in dishes like nihari, a slow-cooked meat stew.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In addition, the most popular dish of the 'Creative City of Gastronomy' is ‘Hyderabadi biryani,’ which features basmati rice and meat cooked together in a pot and is frequently found on the menus of Indian restaurants globally. However, based on the recipe, a local biryani may use many spices, from cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom to bay leaves, papaya paste, nutmeg, mace flower, caraway, star anise, and saffron.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The No 1 spice used in Hyderabadi cuisine is chillies – mostly dried red chillies that are either fried, powdered, ground into a paste or whole. That is because the people of Telangana were the first in India to use chillies in cooking and this is recorded in history, when the court poet of King Krishnadevaraya mentions chillies in the 16th century," &nbsp;Kurush Dalal said, a Mumbai-based food historian.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All with herbs and spices in Hyderabadi cuisine, local cooks use souring ingredients, like mango, tamarind, gongura leaves, and also ingredients like dried coconut, sesame seeds, peanuts and curry leaves.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another traditionally served Hyderabadi delicacy, 'Mirchi ka salan', is a shining example of the city’s amalgamation of different Indian cuisines alongside biryani. In order to make this dish, coconut, peanuts, sesame and poppy seeds are roasted, then made into a paste. In addition, aromatic spices such as cumin, curry leaves, mustard seed, red chilli peppers, fenugreek and ginger garlic paste are used alongside tamarind pulp to give it a tangy punch.</p>

Hyderabadi cuisine combines rice and meat with a liberal use of vegetables, spices, and souring agents like tamarind to make it distinctive. Additionally, the most popular dish of the city is ‘Hyderabadi biryani,’ which features basmati rice and meat cooked together in a pot.



Hyderabad, the capital of India’s Telangana state, is known as the “City of Nizams” and was recognised as a 'Creative City of Gastronomy' by UNESCO. Gastronomy refers to the art and knowledge involved in preparing and eating good food, along with the fusion of culture. The identity of the city began with the influence of Persian and Turkish flavours, introduced during the Qutb Shahi dynasty in the 16th century and later enriched after the Mughal invasion. The Nizams, who ruled Hyderabad from 1724, were passionate food lovers and employed several foreign cooks in royal kitchens. These palace kitchens played a significant role in preserving and enhancing the rich and diverse food culture of Hyderabad, more so than any restaurant or cookbook. “The Nizams used to marry girls from Central Asia, and the brides used to bring their own khansamas [house servants] or royal cooks so that they could bring their cooking traditions with them. This led to an amalgamation of influences from various countries. Because there was a lack of water in the rocky terrain, millet used to be the staple grain, as it needed less water. Grains like rice came in much later," explains celebrated chef Chalapathi Rao, of Simply South restaurant in Hyderabad, according to the South China Morning Post. To make Hyderabadi cuisine distinctive, it combines rice and meat with a liberal use of vegetables, spices, and souring agents like tamarind. This complex blend of Indian, Arabic, Persian, Mughlai, and Turkish influences defines Hyderabadi contemporary cuisine. “The influence of food from the North is evident in the rich and aromatic dishes, while the abundant spices from southern India and Telugu cuisine add a distinct touch,” notes Sampath Srinivas Thummula, the chef behind popular Hyderabad restaurant The Spicy Venue, which serves typical regional fare. “Ingredients like saffron, mace, black cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon are predominantly used, but what sets Hyderabadi cuisine apart is the combination of these spices with tamarind, dry coconut, chillies from Guntur, and curry leaves.” What are other Hyderabadi cuisines? The city also has a special blend of aromatic spices, roots, and herbs known as ‘potli masala.’ In this, seasonings are filled into a pouch or sachet of muslin cloth, infusing gradually into the gravy of a curry at the right time to bring the required amount of flavour. “Usually, the potli masala has many spices,” Rao further explained, “from spices like dried vetiver and paan ki jadd (betel root) to kalpasi or black stone flower (a dried lichen), fennel seeds, dried rose petals, kasoori methi (fenugreek leaves), kabab chini (dried berries of Piper cubeba), star anise, cinnamon, royal cumin and others. This pouch of spices is left in dishes like nihari, a slow-cooked meat stew.” In addition, the most popular dish of the 'Creative City of Gastronomy' is ‘Hyderabadi biryani,’ which features basmati rice and meat cooked together in a pot and is frequently found on the menus of Indian restaurants globally. However, based on the recipe, a local biryani may use many spices, from cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom to bay leaves, papaya paste, nutmeg, mace flower, caraway, star anise, and saffron. “The No 1 spice used in Hyderabadi cuisine is chillies – mostly dried red chillies that are either fried, powdered, ground into a paste or whole. That is because the people of Telangana were the first in India to use chillies in cooking and this is recorded in history, when the court poet of King Krishnadevaraya mentions chillies in the 16th century," Kurush Dalal said, a Mumbai-based food historian. All with herbs and spices in Hyderabadi cuisine, local cooks use souring ingredients, like mango, tamarind, gongura leaves, and also ingredients like dried coconut, sesame seeds, peanuts and curry leaves. Another traditionally served Hyderabadi delicacy, 'Mirchi ka salan', is a shining example of the city’s amalgamation of different Indian cuisines alongside biryani. In order to make this dish, coconut, peanuts, sesame and poppy seeds are roasted, then made into a paste. In addition, aromatic spices such as cumin, curry leaves, mustard seed, red chilli peppers, fenugreek and ginger garlic paste are used alongside tamarind pulp to give it a tangy punch.

<p>Hyderabadi cuisine combines rice and meat with a liberal use of vegetables, spices, and souring agents like tamarind to make it distinctive. Additionally, the most popular dish of the city is ‘Hyderabadi biryani,’ which features basmati rice and meat cooked together in a pot.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

From city of Nizams to city of flavours: Hyderabad crowned UNESCO's 'Creative City of Gastronomy'

<p>The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), an agency backed by the United Nations, issued a dire warning on the hunger crisis unfolding in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war in the Palestinian enclave. It said that the ‘worst-case scenario’ of famine is playing out in the Gaza Strip, just as aid started trickling in after Israel allowed it after days of blockade.</p><h2>'Thresholds reached': What did IPC say on famine situation in Gaza?&nbsp;</h2><p>A review report of the IPC said that there is mounting evidence of ‘widespread starvation, malnutrition, and disease’, driving a rise in hunger-related deaths.</p><p>Citing the latest data, it said that 'famine thresholds have been reached for food consumption in most of the Gaza Strip and for acute malnutrition in Gaza City.</p><p>The latest alert follows IPC's warning in May that 2.1 million people are at ‘critical risk’ of famine and are facing extreme levels of food insecurity.</p><p>IPC stopped short of formally naming the situation in Gaza as a famine, saying further analysis will be done.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-abandons-gaza-netanyahu-in-charge-of-palestinian-fate-1753461829725/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-abandons-gaza-netanyahu-in-charge-of-palestinian-fate-1753461829725/embed</a></p><h2>What is IPC, the group that issued a famine alert for Gaza?</h2><p>IPC is a joint initiative by UN agencies, governments, civil society bodies, and global aid groups to identify famine conditions. The group provides evidence-based analysis of food insecurity and acute malnutrition situations. It uses a standards-based classification system to categorise food security situations. These are: acute food insecurity, chronic food insecurity and acute malnutrition.</p><h2>What is famine? Why is Gaza facing possible famine?</h2><p>Famine is defined as a widespread scarcity of food caused by factors including war, natural disasters and crop failure. For a famine to be declared by IPC, the criteria are: extreme lack of food, starvation or destitution for 20 per cent of households;&nbsp;<br>More than 30 per cent of children under five suffer acute malnutrition and two adults or four children out of 10,000 people die from starvation or malnutrition every day.<br>In Gaza's case, it's a man-made disaster, caused by Israel's weeks of aid blockade. Israeli forces and agencies are alleged to have fired at aid distribution centres, and have been blocking aid ships of international NGOs, including one led by activist Greta Thunberg.</p><h2>Why are Palestinians in Gaza starving?</h2><p>Israel started airdropping some aid in Gaza on Monday, but that may be too little, too late. Reportedly, thousands of people fought to lay their hands on that aid. Besides the alleged attacks and blockade by Israel, Palestinians have claimed that armed gangs are looting aid vehicles, and then selling the items at higher prices. Reportedly, one kilogram of flour is being sold for $35 in the black market. Most Gazan families can't afford it. Many Palestinian men, women and children have been lining up for food, with some reporting that the Gazans, including children, have not eaten in days.&nbsp;</p><h2>'Make or break week' for Gazans amid hunger crisis</h2><p>Global aid agencies and the United Nations have already warned that this week would be ‘make or break’ for Gazans to avert mass deaths due to starvation.</p><p>They are asking for Israel to reopen border crossings, as small increases in aid are not enough to address the unfolding hunger crisis.&nbsp;</p><p>Israel, meanwhile, insists that it was not responsible for the shortage of food. It is currently implementing 'tactical' pauses' in hostilities for 10 hours per day in three areas of Gaza.</p>

Palestinians have claimed that armed gangs are looting aid vehicles, and then selling the items at higher prices. Reportedly, one kg of flour is being sold for $35 in the black market.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), an agency backed by the United Nations, issued a dire warning on the hunger crisis unfolding in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war in the Palestinian enclave. It said that the ‘worst-case scenario’ of famine is playing out in the Gaza Strip, just as aid started trickling in after Israel allowed it after days of blockade. 'Thresholds reached': What did IPC say on famine situation in Gaza? A review report of the IPC said that there is mounting evidence of ‘widespread starvation, malnutrition, and disease’, driving a rise in hunger-related deaths. Citing the latest data, it said that 'famine thresholds have been reached for food consumption in most of the Gaza Strip and for acute malnutrition in Gaza City. The latest alert follows IPC's warning in May that 2.1 million people are at ‘critical risk’ of famine and are facing extreme levels of food insecurity. IPC stopped short of formally naming the situation in Gaza as a famine, saying further analysis will be done. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-abandons-gaza-netanyahu-in-charge-of-palestinian-fate-1753461829725/embed What is IPC, the group that issued a famine alert for Gaza? IPC is a joint initiative by UN agencies, governments, civil society bodies, and global aid groups to identify famine conditions. The group provides evidence-based analysis of food insecurity and acute malnutrition situations. It uses a standards-based classification system to categorise food security situations. These are: acute food insecurity, chronic food insecurity and acute malnutrition. What is famine? Why is Gaza facing possible famine? Famine is defined as a widespread scarcity of food caused by factors including war, natural disasters and crop failure. For a famine to be declared by IPC, the criteria are: extreme lack of food, starvation or destitution for 20 per cent of households; More than 30 per cent of children under five suffer acute malnutrition and two adults or four children out of 10,000 people die from starvation or malnutrition every day. In Gaza's case, it's a man-made disaster, caused by Israel's weeks of aid blockade. Israeli forces and agencies are alleged to have fired at aid distribution centres, and have been blocking aid ships of international NGOs, including one led by activist Greta Thunberg. Why are Palestinians in Gaza starving? Israel started airdropping some aid in Gaza on Monday, but that may be too little, too late. Reportedly, thousands of people fought to lay their hands on that aid. Besides the alleged attacks and blockade by Israel, Palestinians have claimed that armed gangs are looting aid vehicles, and then selling the items at higher prices. Reportedly, one kilogram of flour is being sold for $35 in the black market. Most Gazan families can't afford it. Many Palestinian men, women and children have been lining up for food, with some reporting that the Gazans, including children, have not eaten in days. 'Make or break week' for Gazans amid hunger crisis Global aid agencies and the United Nations have already warned that this week would be ‘make or break’ for Gazans to avert mass deaths due to starvation. They are asking for Israel to reopen border crossings, as small increases in aid are not enough to address the unfolding hunger crisis. Israel, meanwhile, insists that it was not responsible for the shortage of food. It is currently implementing 'tactical' pauses' in hostilities for 10 hours per day in three areas of Gaza.

<p>Palestinians have claimed that armed gangs are looting aid vehicles, and then selling the items at higher prices. Reportedly, one kg of flour is being sold for $35 in the black market.</p>

FAMINE in Gaza: UN-backed agency issues this alert as Palestinians starve amid Israeli aid blockade

<p>Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (Jul 29) launched a scathing attack on the Congress in Parliament, accusing the party—and former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in particular—of sympathising with terrorists while ignoring the sacrifices of Indian security forces. Speaking during the special debate on Operation Sindoor, Shah slammed the opposition for remaining unhappy even as three Pahalgam attack terrorists were killed by the Indian armed forces. He also brought up the 2008 Batla House encounter in Delhi, where two Indian Mujahideen terrorists were gunned down, and Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma was killed in action.</p><h2><strong>What Amit Shah said about the opposition</strong></h2><p>As the centre and opposition locked horns in the Parliament, the Indian home minister slammed the opposition and said, "With the killing of the hardened terrorists, we thought everyone would be happy. However, our calculations went wrong, as the opposition seems to be upset with the news".</p><p>He also brought up the 2008 Batla House encounter, catching the House by surprise. Shah said the Opposition had no moral ground to question the government's handling of terrorism, accusing the party of going soft on terrorists during its time in power.</p><p>"I would like to remember Salman Khurshid. One day, I was having an early breakfast when I saw him weeping on TV while leaving Sonia Gandhi's house. I thought something big had happened. He said that Sonia Gandhi was in tears over the Batla House incident. If you had to cry, you should have done that for Shaheed Mohan Sharma and not the Batla House terrorists," said the home minister.</p><p>Earlier in his speech, Shah confirmed that the three terrorists behind the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack were eliminated under Operation Mahadev. He also said forensic tests on recovered machine guns had confirmed the identity of the militants.</p><p>When Congress MP P. Chidambaram raised doubts about the Pakistani origin of the attackers, Shah accused him of trying to "save Pakistan" and said: “When he says this, it means they (the Congress) are giving a clean chit (to Pakistan).”</p>

Speaking during the special debate on Operation Sindoor, Shah slammed the opposition for remaining unhappy even as three Pahalgam attack terrorists were killed by the Indian armed forces. 

Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (Jul 29) launched a scathing attack on the Congress in Parliament, accusing the party—and former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in particular—of sympathising with terrorists while ignoring the sacrifices of Indian security forces. Speaking during the special debate on Operation Sindoor, Shah slammed the opposition for remaining unhappy even as three Pahalgam attack terrorists were killed by the Indian armed forces. He also brought up the 2008 Batla House encounter in Delhi, where two Indian Mujahideen terrorists were gunned down, and Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma was killed in action. What Amit Shah said about the opposition As the centre and opposition locked horns in the Parliament, the Indian home minister slammed the opposition and said, "With the killing of the hardened terrorists, we thought everyone would be happy. However, our calculations went wrong, as the opposition seems to be upset with the news". He also brought up the 2008 Batla House encounter, catching the House by surprise. Shah said the Opposition had no moral ground to question the government's handling of terrorism, accusing the party of going soft on terrorists during its time in power. "I would like to remember Salman Khurshid. One day, I was having an early breakfast when I saw him weeping on TV while leaving Sonia Gandhi's house. I thought something big had happened. He said that Sonia Gandhi was in tears over the Batla House incident. If you had to cry, you should have done that for Shaheed Mohan Sharma and not the Batla House terrorists," said the home minister. Earlier in his speech, Shah confirmed that the three terrorists behind the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack were eliminated under Operation Mahadev. He also said forensic tests on recovered machine guns had confirmed the identity of the militants. When Congress MP P. Chidambaram raised doubts about the Pakistani origin of the attackers, Shah accused him of trying to "save Pakistan" and said: “When he says this, it means they (the Congress) are giving a clean chit (to Pakistan).”

<p>Speaking during the special debate on Operation Sindoor, Shah slammed the opposition for remaining unhappy even as three Pahalgam attack terrorists were killed by the Indian armed forces.&nbsp;</p>

'She cried for terrorists, not our martyrs': Amit Shah attacks Congress, Sonia Gandhi in fiery Operation Sindoor debate

<p>It was chaos on board the Delta flight from Minneapolis as Homeland Security officials stormed the plane as soon as it landed at San Francisco International Airport. One of the pilots was arrested and taken away, leaving the other pilot, the crew and the passengers shocked. No one knew what had happened. Now, details emerging from the saga have revealed the identity of the pilot and his crime. According to the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office, the pilot was Rustom Bhagwagar, who was arrested on child sex abuse charges. Delta Flight 2809 touched down at about 9:35 pm, after which detectives from the sheriff's office, with help from Homeland Security Investigations, took the pilot into custody. The sheriff's office further stated that Bhagwagar faces five counts of oral copulation with a child under 10 years of age. Passengers on the flight shared photos and videos of the incident on social media. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/female-american-pilot-delta-caught-drunk-before-flight-during-random-alcohol-testing-1753236663963"><strong>Female American pilot caught boozed before flight during random alcohol testing in Stockholm</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Passengers describe shocking scenes from inside Delta flight</strong></h2><p>The videos show federal agents walking down the aisle of the plane towards the cockpit to arrest Bhagwagar. "They stormed the cockpit, cuffed the co-pilot, arrested him, walked him down the aisle, and ushered him off the plane through the cabin doors located between first and coach," a passenger told The San Francisco Chronicle. The 34-year-old pilot, believed to be of Indian origin, is being held at the Martinez Detention Facility on a bond of $5 million. Another passenger named Sarah described the incident as "shocking and unnerving" to CBS San Francisco, saying that after the first set of agents took Bhagwagar away, three more officers came up through the aisle to the cockpit and took away the copilot's luggage and personal effects. &nbsp;The DHS helped the officers gain access to the plane. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/skywest-airlines-man-threatens-to-kill-flight-attendant-open-emergency-exit-mid-air-1752908616744"><strong>Mid-air scare for SkyWest Airlines: Unruly passenger tries to open emergency exit, threatens to kill flight attendant</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Who is Delta pilot Rustom Bhagwagar?</strong></h2><p>“Anyone who commits depraved crimes against a child, including US citizens, will face consequences,” DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said. Bhagwagar is from Florida and was being investigated by the sheriff's office since April, according to the New York Times. News of a Delta pilot being arrested right after landing in San Francisco emerged earlier in the day, but details regarding the matter were not revealed. It was only known that Bhagwagar was taken away on matters linked to child sex abuse materials. However, his direct involvement in abusing the children was only revealed later on Monday night.</p>

Delta pilot Rustom Bhagwagar arrested: The Boeing  737-500 landed at 9:35 pm in San Francisco. Soon after, DHS officers and detectives from the sheriff's office stormed the plane and took him into custody. It has been revealed that he sexually abused children.

It was chaos on board the Delta flight from Minneapolis as Homeland Security officials stormed the plane as soon as it landed at San Francisco International Airport. One of the pilots was arrested and taken away, leaving the other pilot, the crew and the passengers shocked. No one knew what had happened. Now, details emerging from the saga have revealed the identity of the pilot and his crime. According to the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office, the pilot was Rustom Bhagwagar, who was arrested on child sex abuse charges. Delta Flight 2809 touched down at about 9:35 pm, after which detectives from the sheriff's office, with help from Homeland Security Investigations, took the pilot into custody. The sheriff's office further stated that Bhagwagar faces five counts of oral copulation with a child under 10 years of age. Passengers on the flight shared photos and videos of the incident on social media. Also Read: Female American pilot caught boozed before flight during random alcohol testing in Stockholm Passengers describe shocking scenes from inside Delta flight The videos show federal agents walking down the aisle of the plane towards the cockpit to arrest Bhagwagar. "They stormed the cockpit, cuffed the co-pilot, arrested him, walked him down the aisle, and ushered him off the plane through the cabin doors located between first and coach," a passenger told The San Francisco Chronicle. The 34-year-old pilot, believed to be of Indian origin, is being held at the Martinez Detention Facility on a bond of $5 million. Another passenger named Sarah described the incident as "shocking and unnerving" to CBS San Francisco, saying that after the first set of agents took Bhagwagar away, three more officers came up through the aisle to the cockpit and took away the copilot's luggage and personal effects. The DHS helped the officers gain access to the plane. Also Read: Mid-air scare for SkyWest Airlines: Unruly passenger tries to open emergency exit, threatens to kill flight attendant Who is Delta pilot Rustom Bhagwagar? “Anyone who commits depraved crimes against a child, including US citizens, will face consequences,” DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said. Bhagwagar is from Florida and was being investigated by the sheriff's office since April, according to the New York Times. News of a Delta pilot being arrested right after landing in San Francisco emerged earlier in the day, but details regarding the matter were not revealed. It was only known that Bhagwagar was taken away on matters linked to child sex abuse materials. However, his direct involvement in abusing the children was only revealed later on Monday night.

<p>Delta pilot Rustom Bhagwagar arrested: The Boeing &nbsp;737-500 landed at 9:35 pm in San Francisco. Soon after, DHS officers and detectives from the sheriff's office stormed the plane and took him into custody. It has been revealed that he sexually abused children.</p>

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