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The Herald Scotland
17 hours ago
- Climate
- The Herald Scotland
Which states felt the impact of the tsunami? See where it hit.
Roaring waves hit US shores along the Pacific Coast, including in California and Oregon, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported. More serious than tsunami watches, tsunami warnings were in effect for parts of California and Oregon on Wednesday, July 30, according to NTWC, operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A series of waves caused by a large displacement of water, tsunamis often come on the heels of natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The tsunami threat posed by the earthquake in Russia is "a significant, real event," Reid Wolcott, a meteorologist with the weather service in Seattle, said. Most areas were forecast to expect a tsunami of less than one foot, the NWS reported, but forecasters warned even a tsunami of that size can generate deadly currents. Here's what to know about the states that felt the impact of the tsunami: 'Innocent bystanders': Mass shooting in Atlanta kills 1, injures 10 California Waves hit shores in California with Crescent City experiencing the highest waves, state officials reported. The coastal region in Del Norte County is close to the Oregon state line. Tsunami advisories, including some warnings, were in effect for all of California's coast, a NWS map of the area showed Wednesday. As of about 7:30 a.m. local time, no damage had been reported in the state. Tsunami warnings remained in effect for California coastal areas from Cape Mendocino to the Oregon/California border. Alaska Waves also hit Alaska, where the Aleutian Islands from Attu Island to Chignik Bay, as well as the Pribilof Islands were under tsunami warning on Wednesday. "The imminent threat is for Alaska and areas near the quake," Wolcott told USA TODAY earlier on Wednesday, July 30. As of mid morning on July 30, no damage had been reported in the state. Where are tsunami warnings and watches issued in the US? Hawaii Waves hit all of Hawaii's eight major islands where a tsunami advisory was in effect for the state. A tsunami warning was previously in effect but later downgraded by the weather service. "Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii," U.S. President Donald Trump posted on X early Wednesday morning. "A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way... STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!" Maui County officials released video Wednesday showing a nearly 15-foot water drop in Kahului harbor as the first tsunami waves approached the island's coast. Evacuation orders were lifted, but authorities were still asking people to remain alert on July 30, according to the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. As of 4:30 a.m. HST (10:30 a.m. ET), no major damage had been reported in the state. Oregon Tsunami advisories, including some warnings, were in place for the state, where officials reported waves also struck the coast. As of 7:30 a.m. PT on July 30, no major damage had been reported in the state. Live: Evacuation orders lifted in Hawaii hours after tsunami waves reach state's shores Washington Waves hit the coast of Washington where Tsunami advisories were in place Wednesday morning July 30. As of 7:30 a.m. PT, no major damage had been reported in the state. Officials urged people with questions to visit for the latest information. Contributing: James Powel, Anthony Robledo, Dinah Voyles Pulver and Thao Nguyen Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Which states felt impact of tsunami waves? See list of where it hit
An estimated 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's coast, triggering tsunami alerts in nearly a half dozen U.S. Pacific Coast states, where booming waves − some documented as high as 15 feet – hit coastlines. The National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) issued warnings, watches and advisories after the temblor struck about 7:30 p.m. ET on July 29, about 78 miles east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The city is in Kamchatka Krai, Russia, in the Far East of the country by the Pacific Ocean. Roaring waves hit US shores along the Pacific Coast, including in California and Oregon, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported. More serious than tsunami watches, tsunami warnings were in effect for parts of California and Oregon on Wednesday, July 30, according to NTWC, operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A series of waves caused by a large displacement of water, tsunamis often come on the heels of natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The tsunami threat posed by the earthquake in Russia is "a significant, real event," Reid Wolcott, a meteorologist with the weather service in Seattle, said. Most areas were forecast to expect a tsunami of less than one foot, the NWS reported, but forecasters warned even a tsunami of that size can generate deadly currents. Here's what to know about the states that felt the impact of the tsunami: 'Innocent bystanders': Mass shooting in Atlanta kills 1, injures 10 California Waves hit shores in California with Crescent City experiencing the highest waves, state officials reported. The coastal region in Del Norte County is close to the Oregon state line. Tsunami advisories, including some warnings, were in effect for all of California's coast, a NWS map of the area showed Wednesday. As of about 7:30 a.m. local time, no damage had been reported in the state. Tsunami warnings remained in effect for California coastal areas from Cape Mendocino to the Oregon/California border. Alaska Waves also hit Alaska, where the Aleutian Islands from Attu Island to Chignik Bay, as well as the Pribilof Islands were under tsunami warning on Wednesday. "The imminent threat is for Alaska and areas near the quake," Wolcott told USA TODAY earlier on Wednesday, July 30. As of mid morning on July 30, no damage had been reported in the state. Where are tsunami warnings and watches issued in the US? Hawaii Waves hit all of Hawaii's eight major islands where a tsunami advisory was in effect for the state. A tsunami warning was previously in effect but later downgraded by the weather service. "Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii," U.S. President Donald Trump posted on X early Wednesday morning. "A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way... STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!" Maui County officials released video Wednesday showing a nearly 15-foot water drop in Kahului harbor as the first tsunami waves approached the island's coast. Evacuation orders were lifted, but authorities were still asking people to remain alert on July 30, according to the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. As of 4:30 a.m. HST (10:30 a.m. ET), no major damage had been reported in the state. Oregon Tsunami advisories, including some warnings, were in place for the state, where officials reported waves also struck the coast. As of 7:30 a.m. PT on July 30, no major damage had been reported in the state. Live: Evacuation orders lifted in Hawaii hours after tsunami waves reach state's shores Washington Waves hit the coast of Washington where Tsunami advisories were in place Wednesday morning July 30. As of 7:30 a.m. PT, no major damage had been reported in the state. Officials urged people with questions to visit for the latest information. Contributing: James Powel, Anthony Robledo, Dinah Voyles Pulver and Thao Nguyen Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Which states felt the impact of the tsunami? See where it hit.
USA Today
a day ago
- Climate
- USA Today
Which states felt the impact of the tsunami? See list of where it hit
An estimated 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's coast, triggering tsunami alerts in nearly a half dozen U.S. Pacific Coast states, where booming waves − some documented as high as 15 feet – hit coastlines. The National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) issued warnings, watches and advisories after the temblor struck about 7:30 p.m. ET on July 29, about 78 miles east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The city is in Kamchatka Krai, Russia, in the Far East of the country by the Pacific Ocean. Roaring waves hit US shores along the Pacific Coast, including in California and Oregon, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported. More serious than tsunami watches, tsunami warnings were in effect for parts of California and Oregon on Wednesday, July 30, according to NTWC, operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A series of waves caused by a large displacement of water, tsunamis often come on the heels of natural disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The tsunami threat posed by the earthquake in Russia is "a significant, real event," Reid Wolcott, a meteorologist with the weather service in Seattle, said. Most areas were forecast to expect a tsunami of less than one foot, the NWS reported, but forecasters warned even a tsunami of that size can generate deadly currents. Here's what to know about the states that felt the impact of the tsunami: California Waves hit shores in California with Crescent City experiencing the highest waves, state officials reported. Tsunami advisories were in effect for all of California's coast, a NWS map of the area showed Wednesday. As of about 7:30 a.m. local time, no damage had been reported in the state. Tsunami warnings remained in effect for California coastal areas from Cape Mendocino to the Oregon/California border. Alaska Waves also hit Alaska, where the Aleutian Islands from Attu Island to Chignik Bay, as well as the Pribilof Islands were under tsunami warning on Wednesday. "The imminent threat is for Alaska and areas near the quake," Wolcott told USA TODAY earlier on Wednesday, July 30. As of mid morning on July 30, no damage had been reported in the state. Where are tsunami warnings and watches issued in the US? Hawaii Waves hit all of Hawaii's eight major islands where a tsunami advisory was in effect for the state. A tsunami warning was previously in effect but later downgraded by the weather service. "Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii," U.S. President Donald Trump posted on X early Wednesday morning. "A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way... STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!" Maui County officials released video Wednesday showing a nearly 15-foot water drop in Kahului harbor as the first tsunami waves approached the island's coast. Evacuation orders were lifted, but authorities were still asking people to remain alert on July 30, according to the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. As of 4:30 a.m. HST (10:30 a.m. ET), no major damage had been reported in the state. Oregon Tsunami advisories were in place for the state, where officials reported waves also struck the coast. As of 7:30 a.m. PT on July 30, no major damage had been reported in the state. Washington Waves hit the coast of Washington where Tsunami advisories were in place Wednesday morning July 30. As of 7:30 a.m. PT, no major damage had been reported in the state. Officials urged people with questions to visit for the latest information. Contributing: James Powel, Anthony Robledo, Dinah Voyles Pulver and Thao Nguyen Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
Time of India
a day ago
- Science
- Time of India
Was there a tsunami today while you slept and did it hit California? What happened will shock you
Tsunami California: Did a tsunami really hit while you were asleep today? Here's what actually happened- If you woke up today to see 'Tsunami California' trending everywhere, you're not alone. Social media exploded overnight with shocking headlines suggesting a tsunami may have hit California while most people were still sleeping. But what really happened? Was there a real tsunami? Did it hit the California coast? Or was it just another false alarm that caused panic online? Was there really a tsunami warning in California today? Yes—but it's not as dramatic as many viral posts made it seem. According to the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC), an early-morning seismic event in the Pacific Ocean triggered a brief tsunami alert for parts of the California coastline. This was a precautionary measure, issued after an undersea earthquake was detected off the coast near the Pacific Rim. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Management others Data Science Leadership Public Policy healthcare Healthcare CXO Others Finance Technology Design Thinking PGDM Digital Marketing Product Management Operations Management MCA Data Science Project Management MBA Cybersecurity Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details The warning was meant to alert local authorities and residents near vulnerable coastal zones—but no large waves were ever reported, and the alert was later downgraded. What triggered the tsunami alert in the first place? The potential tsunami scare began after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck deep beneath the ocean floor, not far from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. While this is far from California, such undersea quakes often trigger automatic tsunami models that predict potential wave movements across the Pacific basin. Within minutes, agencies were analyzing the data to assess whether coastal areas—including California, Oregon, and Washington —could face any impact. Live Events Did the tsunami actually hit the California coast? No. There was no actual tsunami that hit California today. Despite some misleading headlines and viral videos circulating online, California's coastal cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Santa Barbara remained unaffected. No flooding, no giant waves, no destruction. Officials at the NTWC and the California Office of Emergency Services confirmed that the alert was purely precautionary and was canceled shortly after updated data showed no significant threat. Quake Epicenter was off Kamchatka Coast, comparable to 2011 Japan earthquake According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Russian seismic authorities, the earthquake occurred around 75 to 80 miles southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's Far East. The depth of the quake was reported between 12 and 21 kilometers, which is relatively shallow and increases the likelihood of severe tsunami activity. This event has drawn comparisons to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake in Japan, which also caused a devastating tsunami and nuclear disaster. In terms of sheer force, it ranks among the strongest earthquakes ever recorded. Tsunami waves up to 5 meters batter Russian coastal towns In Russia, the brunt of the quake's impact was felt in coastal regions such as Severo-Kurilsk and other areas along the Kuril Islands. Local officials reported tsunami waves between 3 and 5 meters (roughly 10 to 16 feet). Video footage and eyewitness accounts revealed seawater surging inland, damaging homes, sweeping vehicles off roads, and causing widespread panic. A state of emergency was declared in the North Kuril District, and more than 2,700 residents were evacuated to higher ground. Several people sustained injuries during tremors and emergency evacuations, though no fatalities have been confirmed as of now. Local hospitals continued to operate through the crisis, with viral videos showing doctors performing surgeries even as walls shook, prompting praise for their bravery online. Japan orders evacuation of over 2 million amid tsunami alerts In neighboring Japan, authorities acted swiftly, issuing tsunami advisories across multiple coastal prefectures. Over 2 million people were advised to evacuate in low-lying regions, especially in parts of Hokkaido, Tohoku, and coastal Chiba. While the waves that reached Japan were significantly lower than those in Russia, they still caused disruption. Recorded wave heights included: 60 cm in Hokkaido 50 cm at Ishinomaki Port 40 cm at Kuji Port 20 cm in Tokyo Bay Train services were suspended, and ports temporarily closed as a precaution. The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, along with other nuclear facilities, was inspected and deemed safe after temporary evacuations. Hawaii experiences tsunami waves, issues evacuation alerts In the United States, Hawaii was among the first to activate tsunami warning sirens. Emergency management officials confirmed that waves as high as 1.7 meters (nearly 5.5 feet) hit parts of the Hawaiian Islands. Communities along Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island were urged to evacuate coastal zones and move to higher ground. Roads were cleared for emergency access, and some private properties, including Oprah Winfrey's estate, reportedly opened access roads to assist with evacuations. By late afternoon, tsunami warnings for Hawaii were downgraded to advisories as wave activity subsided. However, residents were still urged to stay away from beaches and harbors due to strong, unpredictable currents. US West Coast and Canada remain on alert for aftershocks and wave surges Across the U.S. West Coast—including California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, as well as British Columbia in Canada—tsunami watches and advisories were issued within hours of the quake. While waves in these regions were milder, ranging from 30 to 50 cm (1 to 1.5 feet), emergency authorities warned of dangerous riptides and erratic tidal surges. In Crescent City, California, a region historically affected by tsunamis, minor flooding was reported in the harbor. Coastal residents were urged to remain on alert due to the possibility of multiple wave surges. Tsunami watches issued across Pacific Islands and Asia-Pacific nations The quake's massive energy sent ripples across the Pacific, prompting tsunami watches or warnings in countries including: Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador on the Pacific coast of South America Philippines, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam Guam, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands New Zealand and Australia's east coast Many of these alerts were downgraded within 6–12 hours after the initial quake, though emergency services in each country maintained a high state of readiness in case of aftershocks or delayed tsunami waves. Multiple tsunami waves possible, residents urged to stay vigilant Experts have repeatedly emphasized that tsunamis rarely involve a single wave. Instead, multiple waves may arrive over several hours, and later waves are often larger and more destructive than the first. This was evident during the 2004 Indian Ocean and 2011 Japan tsunamis. Authorities in all affected regions reminded the public to stay away from coastal areas until official all-clear notices were issued. Currents remain unpredictable, and even small surges can knock people off their feet or capsize boats. Emergency preparedness tested across borders The quake provided a real-world stress test for regional early warning systems and international disaster coordination. Within minutes of the earthquake, agencies like the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, Japan Meteorological Agency, and national weather services from the U.S., Canada, and Russia activated layered response systems. The quick issuance of alerts, timely evacuations, and real-time information dissemination via social media and official apps helped prevent mass casualties despite the enormous magnitude of the disaster. Massive earthquake shows how vulnerable the Pacific rim remains The July 30, 2025 Kamchatka earthquake is a chilling reminder of how vulnerable Pacific Rim nations are to seismic activity. Although no major fatalities have yet been reported, the scale of the earthquake and its resulting tsunami waves caused widespread damage, fear, and disruption across Russia, Japan, Hawaii, and the Americas. As aftershocks continue, scientists and emergency planners are reviewing data to refine early-warning systems and ensure communities are better prepared for future events. FAQs: Q1. What caused the tsunami warnings across the Pacific? A1. A massive 8.8 magnitude Russia earthquake triggered it. Q2. Were there big tsunami waves in Hawaii and Japan? A2. Yes, waves up to 5 meters hit Russia, and smaller waves reached Japan and Hawaii.
Saudi Gazette
2 days ago
- Climate
- Saudi Gazette
Hawaiians cram roads away from coasts as tsunami waves arrive
LOS ANGELES — Many Hawaiians have heeded official advice to leave coastal areas, after a powerful earthquake thousands of miles away near Russia caused tsunami waves to reach the US state and other parts of the Pacific. Waves several feet high were recorded on the islands of Maui, Oahu and Hawaii on Tuesday evening, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said, urging people to take "urgent action" to protect lives and property. The centre later downgraded its tsunami warning for Hawaii to a tsunami advisory, though cautioned that flooding was still possible. Governor Josh Green struck a hopeful tone, saying he had yet to see a "wave of consequence" in the state. He had earlier advised people in low-lying areas to move to higher ground, and noted that that roads were getting busy as people evacuated their homes. Other areas of the US west coast - including California and Alaska - made their own preparations while under a lesser tsunami advisory from the National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC).Follow live updates on the tsunamiAn NTWC warning means that widespread flooding is expected or occurring, while an advisory indicates that there is a potential for strong currents or waves that could be Dr Lucy Jones anticipated that the waves could damage harbours and waterfront properties in Hawaii - and possibly in California - but would not cause a catastrophic loss of life in the tallest waves could be several feet high in Hawaii, Dr Jones noted, but by comparison, they reached 42ft (13m) during a deadly tsunami in Japan in Hawaiians have taken no on Maui, which was devastated by wildfires two years ago, were among those who moved to higher ground while the warning was in Dorn told the BBC that he was no stranger to tsunami warnings, having lived a block away from the ocean in the coastal city of Kihei, on Maui, for 30 years. But he and his wife were treating this one differently."We try and take them all seriously, but most people kind of take them a bit lightly," he said of the warning sirens that had been blaring since the first alert was and his wife had evacuated to higher ground and were planning to spend the night in their van at an inland shopping Dorn said that before leaving their home, he had moved his electronics up to their loft, hoping that even if seawater penetrates the building it would not reach the biggest concern was the traffic, especially if electrical poles fell and blocked roads."Traffic's always a problem, and its getting worse. And it's at its worst in any emergency like this," he Maui resident, Roger Pleasanton, told the BBC that the traffic was "like New York City right now"."I was going to go to the grocery store, but I think I may have to skip the groceries and get out of here," he Maui prepared for the arrival of the waves, shelters were opened and water facilities were shut off to protect them from possible had been 10 years since Felicia Johnson, a lifelong resident of the island, last fled from a tsunami. Late on Tuesday, she again found herself moving to higher Johnson, 47, had watched the water level recede and then rise significantly - describing a pattern typically seen with tsunamis."It's eerily weird," she exclaimed, while packing her truck to spend a night with her family and friends in the compared the situation to the fire that hit Lahaina two years ago, devastating the island and its community."All I can do is leave the house. I'm leaving, so I'm definitely worried something's coming. But I mean, what can you cry about?"We went through this with the fires, and there was no warning, and it was just so devastating. Now, we have so much warning that if we don't go it's our fault."Waves reaching 5.7ft (1.74m) have been recorded at Kahului, Maui, and one of 4.9ft was recorded in Hilo, management authorities warned people to remain outside the coastal evacuation zone until the all-clear was California, the first waves were comparatively small. The first measurements from the National Tsunami Warning Center show a wave of 1.6ft hitting Arena Cove, north of San Monterey to the south, a height of 1.4ft was National Weather Service (NWS) warned of potentially higher crests near Port San Luis, roughly halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. People were being asked to avoid the Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles County, some were relaxed about the Mejia, 25, and his two cousins were packing up their longboards in their convertible when his mom called."She said, 'Did you see there was a huge earthquake and there's maybe gonna be a tsunami?' I was like, 'No, I've been in the water!'"Instead of speeding off, the trio sat in their car and peered out at the ocean, talking about heading back in and riding tsunami tsunami evacuation route signs line many roads along the US west Canada, wave heights have so far remained below 1ft. — BBC
