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• Hacker News1M8.7 earthquake in Western Pacific, tsunami warning issuedA powerful M8.8 earthquake struck near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia in July 2025, marking the largest global seismic event since the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. The event occurred in the Kuril-Kamchatka subduction zone, triggering numerous aftershocks and following a sequence of significant earthquakes in the region.Japan's response and impacts:Discussion of tsunami warnings in Japan, live coverage, and actual wave heights observed. Initial forecasts of 3m waves proved overly cautious, with actual waves reaching only 40-60cm in Japan.Earthquake magnitude significance:Analysis of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake being among the strongest ever recorded, comparison to historical quakes, and discussion of P-waves vs S-waves in determining impact severity.Global tsunami impacts:Tracking of tsunami warnings and impacts across Pacific regions including Hawaii, Alaska, US West Coast. Discussion of evacuation measures and expected arrival times in different locations.
• Reddit science1Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.Using scented products indoors, such as flame-free candles and wax melts, can create significant indoor air pollution comparable to car exhaust. Research by Purdue University found these products release nanosized particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream, posing serious respiratory health risks.Misleading title scope:Discussion about how study only focused on wax melts but title suggests all scented products, with debate about whether findings could logically extend to other scented itemsHealth concerns from chemist:A chemist's perspective against using scented products leads to sharing of personal health impact stories, from COPD to cancer cases, and debate about necessity of artificial scentsAir purification solutions:Discussion of HEPA filters and other air purification methods as solutions, with debate about effectiveness against different types of pollutants like VOCs and nanoparticles
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