Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula was struck by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake, causing it to shift away from the mainland by as much as 6.5ft in some areas. This movement is comparable to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan. The Russian Academy of Sciences mentioned preliminary calculations showing the land moved southeast. Earthquakes occur along faultlines where tectonic plates interact, resulting in pressure buildup. When released, this pressure causes quick movements of landmasses, continuing for days or weeks after the initial quake as the plates adjust.
The Kamchatka Peninsula experienced a magnitude 8.8 earthquake, resulting in significant land movement of up to 6.5ft southeast, similar to Japan's 2011 Tohoku earthquake.
Scientists from the Russian Academy of Sciences observed that the peninsula moved away from the mainland, with maximum coseismic displacements recorded in its southern part.
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