On July 30, 2025, a massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific—Japan included. Though the tsunami’s impact was minimal, with wave heights reaching around 60 centimeters in areas like Hokkaido and Ibaraki, what followed left communities and experts alike deeply unsettled.
In Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture, residents awoke to a harrowing sight: several whales had washed ashore—some already dead, others struggling. The eerie scene quickly drew crowds, media coverage, and the attention of marine scientists trying to make sense of the phenomenon.
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