Tsunami Warnings Issued After Russia Earthquake Affects Japan, Alaska, and Hawaii
TL;DR
A tsunami warning has been issued for California's North Coast following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, with potential waves reaching Crescent City and other parts of California, Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. Residents are urged to evacuate coastal areas as waves of up to 4.8 feet are predicted, and the tsunami could last for hours. The alert was upgraded from a watch to a warning after initial warnings, with officials emphasizing the danger of even small waves.
- California tsunami advisory in place after Russia quake; waves slam buildings in Siberia, Japan Los Angeles Times
- 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska AP News
- Traffic heavy across the state with Hawaii under tsunami warning Hawaii News Now
- Tsunami waves arrive on Japan's coast after earthquake in Russia, triggering tsunami alerts for US West Coast Fox News
- Powerful quake in Russia's Far East causes tsunami, Japan and Hawaii order evacuations Reuters
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