Unique Natural Landmark Destroyed by 8.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Russia

The earthquake that struck Kamchatka has caused damage not only to cities but also to nature. One of the unique natural landmarks has been destroyed, according to the press service of the Kronotsky Reserve, as reported by Lenta.ru.

The tourism and safety infrastructure of the South Kamchatka Sanctuary remains intact; however, one of the pumice formations in the Kutchikhin Bati area has been partially destroyed due to the tremors. 'Unfortunately, the average formation of the three natural sculptures has been completely destroyed,' the organization stated. Another formation in the Kutchikhin Bati area has also suffered damage, with cracks appearing on its surface. Overall, the reserve is home to 17 natural landmarks.

It is worth noting that the seismic activity in Kamchatka was registered on the night of July 30. The earthquake, which has been rated at a magnitude of 8.7, is the strongest since 1952. Following the quake, four tsunami waves hit Severo-Kurilsk in the Sakhalin region. A tsunami threat was also declared in Japan, the Hawaiian Islands, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, and China. Another powerful earthquake occurred 198 kilometers east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, with a magnitude reaching 6.2 on the Richter scale.