A powerful earthquake hit the waters off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025. The 8.8 magnitude quake created a tsunami that spread across the Pacific Ocean. What happened next marked a breakthrough in how scientists track these dangerous waves. NASA’s Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite, known as SWOT, spotted the tsunami about 70 minutes after the earthquake. The satellite measured the wave as it moved through the ocean. This was more than just watching a wave pass by. It was the first time scientists could test their tsunami forecasting models against real satellite data. The wave that SWOT … Continue reading NASA SWOT Tracks Kamchatka Tsunami 70 Minutes After 8.8 Earthquake