Oahu’s in the news after a tsunami warning from a massive quake; the island’s known for Honolulu, volcanoes, and recent volcanic activity.
On October 29, the U.S. Coast Guard tracked the Russian Vishnya-class vessel Kareliya about 15 miles south of Oahu, outside U.S. territorial waters. The vessel's activity was monitored to ensure maritime security and support homeland defense, in accordance with international law. Russia has not commented.