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Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Newsweek
Hawaii Evacuation Videos Show People Fleeing Tsunami
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Videos show Hawaii locals rushing to escape low ground following a tsunami warning Honolulu's Department of Emergency Management said there could be "destructive tsunami waves" late Tuesday, and told people to evacuate or seek higher ground. Tsunami waves up to 10 feet high could hit parts of northern Hawaii, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, a powerful earthquake hit Russia. Posting on social media, Hawaiians captured scenes showing cars stuck in traffic. Footage, shown in the video above, filmed by Jennifer Kim shows lines of vehicles in Honolulu, as locals and tourists fled. "The world here is in standstill because of the tsunami warning and everyone is trying to go inland but they are stuck," Kim wrote to her Instagram Stories. Oahu residents evacuate Ewa Beach (main, right and left) to the side of Kunia Road in Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, and vehicles in Honolulu, as locals and tourists evacuate the area. Oahu residents evacuate Ewa Beach (main, right and left) to the side of Kunia Road in Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, and vehicles in Honolulu, as locals and tourists evacuate the area. Michelle Bir/Jennifer Kim/AP photo/Jennifer Kim A traffic jam forms in Honolulu Tuesday, July 29, 2025 as people heed a tsunami evacuation warning that coincided with rush hour following a powerful earthquakes in Russia's Far East early Wednesday. A traffic jam forms in Honolulu Tuesday, July 29, 2025 as people heed a tsunami evacuation warning that coincided with rush hour following a powerful earthquakes in Russia's Far East early Wednesday. AP Photo Lines of vehicles were shown stuck in traffic near Waikiki Beach, footage filmed by Bobby Anderson showed. Live traffic cameras later showed quiet scenes on normally busy quite streets in Honolulu. The tsunami warning followed an 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Hawaii Governor Josh Green urged residents to evacuate all coastal areas immediately, warning them not to underestimate the threat. "It will not hit one beach, it will wrap around the islands," he said. Traffic cameras show quiet scenes on the normally busy junction of Ala Moana and Kahanamoku. Traffic cameras show quiet scenes on the normally busy junction of Ala Moana and Kahanamoku. This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Hawaii tsunami warning updates: Evacuation underway in Honolulu as sirens sound; waves may arrive soon
Evacuations are currently underway across parts of Hawaii after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting a tsunami warning for the islands. Lifeguards stand next to a red and white flag used for tsunami warnings as much of coastal Japan went on alert following a 8.8 magnitude quake in the sea off eastern Russia, along Tokyo Bay in Chiba City, (AFP) Oʻahu coastline evacuated Officials ordered immediate evacuations along major coastal areas of Oʻahu, including parts of Honolulu. "Take Action! Destructive tsunami waves are expected," Honolulu's Department of Emergency Management said on social media. Sirens sound, residents urged to seek higher grounds Tsunami warning sirens are reportedly blaring across Honolulu, according to the Associated Press. Residents have been instructed to evacuate to higher ground or move to at least the fourth floor of a building 10 stories or taller. Also Read: Tsunami warning live updates: California tsunami landfall likely at 12.15 am Pacific Daylight Time Photos and videos show ongoing evacuation Images circulating on social media show residents leaving low-lying areas, particularly in and around Honolulu, as the warning takes effect. Also Read: Tsunami warnings: How high could the waves be in Russia, Japan, Hawaii, and California? Coast Guard orders all vessels to leave port The U.S. Coast Guard has directed all vessels across the Hawaiian Islands to leave port immediately, per a statement posted on X by Hawaii's Department of Transportation. Island-specific updates Kauaʻi: Officials urge the public to avoid Hanalei to allow smooth evacuation; Wailua Bridge remains open. Oʻahu: Likelike Highway (townbound) has reopened; Kolekole Pass is open to help evacuate the Leeward Coast. Nanakuli Contraflow has been shut down. Maui: State Highways crews are staging vehicles and equipment in preparation. Molokaʻi: Kalaupapa Airport staff are preparing to evacuate to the lighthouse. Big Island: Hilo Airport has suspended commercial operations to support evacuations from Keaukaha. Also Read: Tsunami threat after Russia quake: Full list of countries and islands at risk Official forecast: When could waves arrive? According to the U.S. Tsunami Warning System, 'Based on all available data, a tsunami may have been generated by this earthquake that could be destructive on coastal areas even far from the epicenter. An investigation is underway to determine if there is a tsunami threat to Hawaii.' 'If tsunami waves impact Hawaii, the estimated earliest arrival of the first tsunami wave is: 7:17 p.m. HST, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Further messages will be issued hourly or sooner as conditions warrant until the threat to Hawaii has passed.'
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Japan and US issue tsunami warnings after magnitude 8.8 quake
Japan and the US have issued tsunami warnings after a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Russia on Wednesday. Official evacuation orders have been issued to people on the Pacific coast of Japan and in Hawaii. The first tsunami waves, at 30cm height, arrived in the northern coast of Japan's Hokkaido prefecture before 10.40 local time (02.40 BST), Japanese media reported. US authorities issued tsunami warnings for Alaska and Hawaii. It warned of three-metre waves hitting Hawaii. Waves one to three meters (3.3 to 10 feet) high could threaten the US island territory of Guam, according to the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, which is based in Honolulu. The magnitude has been revised to 8.8, after an earlier measurement of 8.7. The Japanese government has issued an evacuation order to people on the Pacific coast, saying: "Damage due to tsunami waves is expected. Evacuate immediately from coastal regions and riverside areas to a safer place such as high ground or an evacuation building. Tsunami waves are expected to hit repeatedly. Do not leave safe ground until the warning is lifted." Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said authorities were "working to access the situation", adding that any relief efforts will "put human lives first". There was no confirmation of any damage so far, he said. Officials in Hawaii have ordered an "immediate evacuation" of large parts the island Oahu, including the state capital Honolulu. "Take Action! Destructive tsunami waves are expected," Honolulu's Department of Emergency Management says in alerts on social media. A tsunami with a wave height of 3-4 metres was recorded in parts of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in its Far East, Russian officials said. A tsunami is a series of powerful waves and can cause significant damage. The tsunami warning was triggered by a powerful earthquake which struck about 126km (78 miles) from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, at a depth of 18 kilometres, according to the United States Geological Survey. In Russia, the tremor generated a tsunami of 3-4 metres in Kamchatka, according to Sergei Lebedev, the regional minister for emergency situations. There were no injuries, but a kindergarten was damaged, according to preliminary information, Lebedev added. "Today's earthquake was serious and the strongest in decades of tremors," Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said in a video posted on the Telegram messaging app. This is a developing story and we will be updating it. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Japan and US issue tsunami warnings after magnitude 8.8 quake
Japan and the US have issued tsunami warnings after a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Russia on Wednesday. Official evacuation orders have been issued to people on the Pacific coast of Japan and in Hawaii. The first tsunami waves, at 30cm height, arrived in the northern coast of Japan's Hokkaido prefecture before 10.40 local time (02.40 BST), Japanese media reported. US authorities issued tsunami warnings for Alaska and Hawaii. It warned of three-metre waves hitting Hawaii. Waves one to three meters (3.3 to 10 feet) high could threaten the US island territory of Guam, according to the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, which is based in Honolulu. The magnitude has been revised to 8.8, after an earlier measurement of 8.7. The Japanese government has issued an evacuation order to people on the Pacific coast, saying: "Damage due to tsunami waves is expected. Evacuate immediately from coastal regions and riverside areas to a safer place such as high ground or an evacuation building. Tsunami waves are expected to hit repeatedly. Do not leave safe ground until the warning is lifted." Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said authorities were "working to access the situation", adding that any relief efforts will "put human lives first". There was no confirmation of any damage so far, he said. Officials in Hawaii have ordered an "immediate evacuation" of large parts the island Oahu, including the state capital Honolulu. "Take Action! Destructive tsunami waves are expected," Honolulu's Department of Emergency Management says in alerts on social media. A tsunami with a wave height of 3-4 metres was recorded in parts of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in its Far East, Russian officials said. A tsunami is a series of powerful waves and can cause significant damage. The tsunami warning was triggered by a powerful earthquake which struck about 126km (78 miles) from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, at a depth of 18 kilometres, according to the United States Geological Survey. In Russia, the tremor generated a tsunami of 3-4 metres in Kamchatka, according to Sergei Lebedev, the regional minister for emergency situations. There were no injuries, but a kindergarten was damaged, according to preliminary information, Lebedev added. "Today's earthquake was serious and the strongest in decades of tremors," Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said in a video posted on the Telegram messaging app. This is a developing story and we will be updating it. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
BBC News
11 hours ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Widespread tsunami warnings after magnitude 8.7 quake off Russia's east coast
Update: Date: 02:34 BST Title: Waves could strike Ecuador, US Tsunami warning centre says Content: Three-metre (10 ft) tsunami waves could hit Ecuador following the tremor, according to the US Tsunami warning center. As we just reported, tsunami warnings have been issued for several countries along with Pacific Ocean coastlines. Update: Date: 02:31 BST Title: Hawaii officials urge 'immediate evacuation' Content: Officials in Hawaii have ordered an "immediate evacuation" of large parts the island Oahu, including the state capital Honolulu. "Take Action! Destructive tsunami waves are expected," Honolulu's Department of Emergency Management says in alerts on social media. Update: Date: 02:30 BST Title: Japan has also ordered evacuations Content: Japan has also urged residents in affected areas to evacuate immediately. Its evacuation warnings now span hundreds of kilometres along a wide swathe of its coastal regions. "Escape to a higher, safe location right time of the tsunami's arrival is just an estimate. Waves could actually arrive sooner or later. Continue to evacuate as long as the warning is in place," authorities say in an alert. Meterologists have forecasted that tsunami waves could reach as high as 3-4m. Update: Date: 02:25 BST Title: Earthquake 'the strongest in decades', says Russian official Content: The 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck about 78 miles (126km) from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, at a depth of 18 kilometres, according to the United States Geological Survey. The tremor generated a tsunami of 3-4 metres in Kamchatka, according to Sergei Lebedev, the regional minister for emergency situations. There were no injuries, but a kindergarten was damaged, according to preliminary information, Lebedev added. "Today's earthquake was serious and the strongest in decades of tremors," Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said in a video posted on the Telegram messaging app. Update: Date: 02:22 BST Title: Where have tsunami alerts been issued? Content: Here's a list of places for which tsunami alerts have been issued: Update: Date: 02:15 BST Title: Massive earthquake triggers tsunami warnings Content: A massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake has struck off Russia's fareastern coast, triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Russia, Japan and United States. Follow us for more developments on this breaking story.
