A prediction that is taking on realistic shapes? Is a tsunami coming? We have barely said goodbye to the era of masks and lockdowns and started living life to the fullest, when a new anxiety is already haunting us: Japanese artist Ryo Tatsuki has long warned of the summer of 2025 as a period when the world will be hit by a severe natural disaster in the form of a tsunami. Just today, July 30, news comes of a powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.8 in Kamchatka, which has already triggered an official tsunami warning for the areas of Alaska and Hawaii. Is it possible that her predictions were true?
Tsunami alert sounded in Hawaii! When she wrote in 1992 that Princess Diana would die in August 1997, her words were largely ignored – until they became eerily accurate. Then came an even more incredible prediction: in 1995, she wrote that in about 25 years the world would be hit by a viral pandemic, with its first peak in 2020. And she was right again – Covid-19 changed the world.
Now, unfortunately, a new premonition is emerging, which Ryo wrote down some time ago: »There will be a tsunami in July 2025", which will be three times worse than the disaster of 2011." Today's events in Kamchatka are not very reassuring.
8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Kamchatka – tsunami warning issued
A confirmed 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia has triggered an official tsunami warning for Alaska and Hawaii. Based on the information available so far, authorities are urging the public to monitor official channels for emergency information and to evacuate to higher ground if they are in exposed coastal areas.
Although no major tsunami has been confirmed yet, the warnings are official, and the situation is evolving by the minute.
What does science say – is it a coincidence or a clear signal?
Seismologists and geologists have been warning for some time about increased tectonic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire. An earthquake of this magnitude is extremely rare, but not impossible. Whether today's event can be attributed to Ryoji's prophecy or just a strange coincidence of circumstances is not yet entirely clear.
Nevertheless, one thing is clear: we must be ready.
What to do if you receive an official tsunami warning (if you are in exposed regions):
1. Stay calm and follow the information from the competent authorities.
2. If you are in a threatened area: Tsunami instructions
- Find the nearest safe and higher point.
- If you are in a hotel or other public facility, follow the instructions of the authorities.
- Move at least a kilometer away from the coast and to a height of at least 30 meters above sea level.
3. Stay connected and informed:
- Follow warnings via radio, television and official websites.
- Listen to the instructions of local authorities - your response is key.
4. What to take with you if you have to leave the area:
- Documents and money
- Water, energy bars
- Flashlight with spare batteries
- Basic medicines and first aid kit
- Chargers and portable power source for your phone
5. Communication:
- If communication problems arise, have an agreed-upon place to meet with your loved ones.
Better safe than sorry – let's learn from the past
Current events show that nature is always surprising, even though we often try to understand and predict it. Whether Ryo Tatsuki's predictions are correct or not, the current situation in Kamchatka is an important reminder that disasters can happen without warning and without taking into account our plans.
That's why it's important to be thoughtful and prepared - as we learned during the Covid-19 pandemic: preparation, caution, and timely reaction can save lives.
Stay safe and follow the instructions of the competent institutions!
