Magnitude 7 Earthquakes Hits Near Anchorage

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Earlier today a M7 earthquake struck only 13 kilometers from Anchorage, Alaska. The earthquake was relatively deep, located ~40 kilometers beneath the surface. However, the city of Anchorage has experienced damage from the shaking. Anchorage airport has seen disruptions as the control tower was evacuated (and is apparently running out of a truck right now).

More importantly, a tsunami warning was declared for the coast of Alaska, so people are trying to evacuate the area. However, a P

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