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SWOT Satellite Enhances Tsunami Forecasts After Kamchatka Quake

8/9/2025

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The SWOT satellite has provided crucial tsunami data following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30. This information empowers NOAA to refine tsunami forecasts, bolstering safety for coastal communities. By validating predictive models, the satellite plays a vital role in delivering timely early warnings and improving operational readiness against future tsunamis.

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The SWOT satellite has provided crucial tsunami data following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30. This information empowers NOAA to refine tsunami forecasts, bolstering safety for coastal communities. By validating predictive models, the satellite plays a vital role in delivering timely early warnings and improving operational readiness against future tsunamis.