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Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8 has struck the eastern coast of Russia in the Kamchatka Peninsula region. A tsunami threat message has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.

If you are in the affected areas potentially affected by the earthquake or tsunami you should follow the advice of the local authorities.

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No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guideguide. andYou anymay specificalso travelfind adviceit thathelpful applies to you:to: 

• see general advice for women travellers
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• see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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