Tsunami warning on multiple coastlines in Pacific Ocean after Russian Earthquake

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Japan issues evacuation advisory for 1.9 million people as waves hit near TokyoFrom CNN’s Jessie Yeung and Junko Ogura
More than 1.9 million people across Japan have been urged to move to safer ground, as tsunami waves hit various parts of the coast and transport is disrupted nationwide – though the waves remain much smaller than previously forecast.

The Fire and Disaster Management Agency has issued localised evacuation orders affecting 1,905,596 people across 21 prefectures, the largest numbers of evacuees coming from Hokkaido, Kanagawa and Wakayama prefectures.

The first waves hit Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, where video shared by Reuters and the Nippon News Network showed people taking shelter on a roof. Tsunami sirens could be heard blaring through parts of the island on Wednesday morning.

Tsunami waves measuring about 30 to 50 centimeters are being recorded along the east coast, inching closer to the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, according to data from the Japan Meteorological Agency. That’s far below the initial forecast of up to three meters, though that could change, and additional waves could follow.

Transport is also being disrupted, with Sendai international airport – on the Pacific coast, north of Tokyo – closing its runway. Ferries running from Hokkaido, Aomori, and Tokyo Bay have also been suspended.

There are currently no issues at the Fukushima nuclear plant, located just below Sendai, where the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami caused a severe nuclear accident.

The state-owned Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), which oversees the plant, said on Wednesday it had evacuated all personnel to higher ground, with no injuries reported, and no abnormalities at the plant.

Tsunami waves sweep town on Russia’s east coastFrom CNN’s Isaac Yee, Nina Subkhanberdina and Kathleen MagramoRapidly surging waves swept a coastal town in Russia’s far east Wednesday morning, according to video geolocated by CNN.

Waves can be seen flowing between buildings, and at least one of the structures was moved by the water in Severo-Kurilsk, in Sakhalin oblast, on the Northern Kuril Islands.

Storage containers and large debris were also swept away, the video showed.

In separate drone footage, fast-moving waves appeared to have damaged industrial infrastructure at Severo-Kurilsk district.

Sakhalin Governor Valery Limarenko said in a Telegram post that the first tsunami wave has hit the region’s coast.

“Residents of the settlement remain safe on higher ground until the threat of additional waves is fully lifted,” he added.Three tsunami waves struck the coastal area of Severo-Kurilsk, the last one being the most powerful, Russia’s state-owned news agency TASS reported.

“In the port, vessels were torn from their moorings and carried into the strait,” it reported, citing the head of the municipal district.Nearly 300 people were evacuated from the port, but no one needed medical assistance so far, regional emergency services told state-run RIA News.

The quake damaged buildings and cars swayed in the streets in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which also had power outages and mobile phone service failures, Reuters reported.

Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way.

A tsunami watch is in place for the entire West Coast of the United States after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka region, with warnings also issued in Hawaii and Japan, where waves as high as 10 feet are forecast. The earthquake’s epicenter was off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It ranks among the top 10 strongest earthquakes ever recorded.

• Tsunami warnings have been issued for multiple nations across the Pacific as well as Hawaii and the US Pacific coasts after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s sparsely populated far eastern coast. This quake is the joint-sixth strongest ever recorded.

• With less than two hours until the tsunami is expected to reach Hawaii’s islands, its governor has urged residents to immediately evacuate coastal zones. “It will not hit one beach, it will wrap around the islands,” Gov. Josh Green said.

• It’s too soon to say how destructive or widespread the tsunami waves will be. Initial waves that hit Japan were smaller than initially forecast but authorities across the Pacific are urging vigilance and ordering evacuations as the impact may differ between locations.

Tsunami warning now in effect for part of the Northern California coast
From CNN Meteorologist Briana Waxman
 
A Tsunami warning sign is shown on the Pacific Coast Highway along side the Pacific Ocean in Encinitas, California, on July 29. 
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The National Tsunami Warning Center has upgraded a tsunami advisory to a tsunami warning for the Northern California coast from Cape Mendocino to the Oregon/California border, including Crescent City.

Waves of 2 to 5 feet are possible in the warning area, with the first waves expected to arrive around 11:50 p.m. PT Tuesday.

The rest of the California coast remains under a tsunami advisory with lower wave heights expected, generally under 1 foot, but strong currents and dangerous coastal conditions are still likely.

Crescent City is particularly vulnerable – it was devastated in 1964 when a tsunami generated by a 9.2-magnitude Alaska earthquake killed at least 10 people and caused millions in damage.

National Guard troops are on standby ahead of the incoming tsunami, Hawaii's Adjutant General says
From CNN's Karina Tsui
The US Coast Guard has already closed all major ports ahead of the incoming tsunami, said Maj. Gen. Stephen F. Logan, Adjunct General of Hawaii’s Department of Defense.

The general said Tuesday that he’s been in touch with the chief of the National Guard and that troops are ready to assist in the upcoming hours if necessary.

Two helicopters used for medical evacuations have been deployed, while other large cargo helicopters and the air national guard are on standby, Logan said.

Logan also added that National Guard troops and soldiers on all counties of Hawaii are on standby.

Flights suspended as tsunami warning triggers evacuations across Hawaii
From CNN's Hanna Park
Commercial flights at Hilo International Airport have been suspended to support emergency evacuations from nearby areas, including Keaukaha, as Hawaii braces for a tsunami, according to the Hawaii Department of Transportation.

The first wave is expected to arrive at 7:17 p.m. local time, according to emergency officials.

In Kauai, authorities are asking the public to avoid traveling into Hanalei to keep roads clear for those evacuating.

Tsunami waves reaching 10 feet possible in Northern Hawaii
From CNN's Brandon Miller
The tsunami warning in effect for Hawaii says that tsunami waves reaching more than 3 meters (10 feet) above normal tide level are possible for some coasts of the Northern Hawaiian Islands, starting in the next couple hours.

The Northern Hawaiian Islands join Russia and Ecuador in the latest highest forecasted tsunami threat according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

This comes even as the observed tsunami so far in northern Japan has only reached about 1 to 1.5 feet in height, significantly lower than the 10 feet that were initially predicted there.

So why would the tsunami waves be expected to reach higher in Hawaii and Ecuador, located more than 3,000 miles and 8,000 miles away from the earthquake’s epicenter, than in Japan, which is located less than 1,000 miles away?

It has to do with the direction that the water was displaced, or pushed, by the earthquake under the ocean near the Russian coast. Tsunamis push out primarily in one direction, depending on how the fault line ruptures. It will spread out as it travels through the basin, but the highest energy remains in the direction of the rupture.

Seismologists are piecing together information based on the water levels they have seen so far have determined that the direction of the highest energy is toward Hawaii and then parts of South America.

The north and northwest facing shores of the Northern Hawaiian Islands will see the first waves around 7:17 p.m. HST (1:17 a.m. ET), and those shores should also see the highest waves in Hawaii. The rest of Hawaii is expecting waves up to 1 to 3 meters (3 to 9 feet) above normal tide level.

There are NO anticipated impacts for the Washington inland waters, including the Puget Sound. A Tsunami Advisory remains in effect for WA OUTER waters:

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South and Central American countries issue tsunami alerts, from Mexico to Galapagos Islands
From CNN’s Jessie Yeung and CNN en Español staff
A number of South American countries issued tsunami alerts Tuesday night, after the earthquake that struck Russia’s east coast.

In Chile, the National Tsunami Alarm System said there’s a tsunami threat for all the country’s coastline. Peru’s navy has said it is monitoring the situation closely.

Ecuador’s Oceanographic and Antarctic Institute said the Galapagos Islands – a major center of biodiversity and wildlife found nowhere else – could see a wave measuring 1.4 meters (4.6 feet) by 9 a.m. local time. (10 a.m. EST.)

The Integrated Tsunami Alert System of Mexico and Central America also issued a tsunami alert that stretches from Ensenada, on the northwest coast of Mexico, to the Central American country of Panama.

Tsunami warnings disrupt West Coast and Hawaii travel, with flights diverted
From CNN's Isaac Yee, Thomas Bordeaux and Hanna Park
Travel disruptions are mounting along the US West Coast and in Hawaii amid tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s east coast.

Flights to Honolulu are being disrupted, with diversions, delays and cancellations reported across affected airports, according to FlightRadar24.

Flights from various airlines that departed from Los Angeles, Vancouver, San Francisco and San Diego that were bound for Hawaii were turned back to their destination airports late Tuesday, tracking data shows.

Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines are holding departures to Hawaii, diverting some en route flights, and advising passengers to check flight statuses before heading to the airport.

“We are holding flight departures to the Islands on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. As a safety precaution, flights en route to Hawai‘i are returning to the mainland or diverting as needed,” both airlines said in a statement. “We are monitoring airport conditions with government agencies and could see operational impacts. A waiver is in place allowing guests to adjust their travel plans.”

If you’re just joining us, here’s what to know about the huge quake and potential tsunami waves
From CNN’s Jessie Yeung
Nations in and around the Pacific Ocean are bracing for potential tsunamis, with some already reporting the first waves hitting their coasts, after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s east coast.

It is the strongest tremor on the planet since 2011, when a 9.0 megaquake struck northeastern Japan — and is tied for the sixth-strongest quake ever recorded.

It’s not yet clear how many countries may be affected, or how strong tsunami waves may be. Here are the estimated arrival times from the US tsunami warning centers.

Here’s what we know:

The earthquake: The quake hit about 74 miles (119 kilometers) southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at a shallow depth of 20.7 kilometers. That’s near the tip of Russia’s remote, far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. A series of powerful aftershocks has hit the area.
Tsunami warnings: Tsunami warnings and advisories were issued for countries with Pacific coasts, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan and Russia. In some countries, residents in affected areas have been told to evacuate to higher ground.
In the US: The West Coast is under a tsunami advisory, as well as portions of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands and Hawaii. Advisories are also in place for several Pacific US territories, including Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa.
First waves: Japan’s northernmost island Hokkaido was one of the first places to report tsunami waves, along with parts of Russia. The waves have measured about 30 to 40 cm (1 to 1.3 feet) – less than the initial forecast of up to 3 meters (9.8 feet). A tidal rise of 1 foot was observed by the volcanic island of Amchitka, Alaska, at around 5:14 p.m. Pacific Time — what meteorologists say is the “highest recorded water level above the tide level” from the tsunami thus far.
Countries not affected: New Zealand and Australia have both said there is currently no tsunami risk for their countries.

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Current map as of 12:47.00AM Eastern Standard Time

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We may have seen the first tsunami waves in Japan - but the risk is far from over. That's the message from Japanese officials.

In the last few moments, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a statement saying that major tsunamis could be expected for more than a day after the earthquake in Russia.

"Tsunamis are still being observed, and there is a risk of damage from tsunamis," it says. "Tsunamis can strike suddenly. Please do not leave safe places until the warning is lifted.

"When the tsunami coincides with high tide, there is a possibility that the water level will rise further than it currently is," the official statement reads.

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China issues tsunami warningpublished at 01:06
01:06
As we just reported, China is one of several countries to have issued tsunami warnings following the 8.8 earthquake of Russia's Far Eastern coast.

China's tsunami warning centre said that waves of between 30cm and 1-metre are expected to hit the country's eastern coast.

"Based on the latest warning and analysis results, the Tsunami Advisory Center of the Ministry of National Resources has determined that the earthquake has triggered a tsunami, which is expected to cause damage to certain coastal areas of China," the centre said.

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No toilet flushing, running water along Maui coast during tsunamipublished at 01:42
01:42
Regan Morris
Reporting from Los Angeles

As Maui braces for the impact of tsunami waves, water is being shut off in many parts of the Hawaiian island.

The County of Maui Department of Water Supply says they will be closing off valves along coastal areas “out of an abundance of caution”.

People are encouraged to store water and to expect low or no water pressure until the valves were reopened, it says.

The County of Maui also shut down several wastewater pump stations and facilities in Lahaina, Kihei and Central Maui “to prevent damage amid the tsunami warning”.

This is my last report until the morning. I expect the tsumani's to impact Hawaii sooner than later, so if anybody would like to report, feel free to

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