Summary
A large earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka region caused tsunami waves to hit parts of the United States, including California and Hawaii. Authorities in Hawaii and California are monitoring the situation closely, warning residents to stay safe, but there are no reports of significant damage yet.
Key Facts
- A big earthquake off Russia’s far-eastern coast led to tsunami waves reaching the US and other areas.
- Tsunami waves hit the west coast of California early Wednesday morning, as well as Hawaii on Tuesday night.
- Hawaii’s Governor warned residents that waves can still be dangerous, even if they appear small.
- Authorities in Hawaii closed commercial harbors and canceled flights on Maui.
- Residents in some Hawaiian coastal areas were advised to evacuate due to potential tsunami waves.
- Alaska’s Aleutian Islands and the eastern coast were also affected by tsunami waves.
- The tsunami waves in Russia reached up to 13 feet high, causing evacuations and some submerged buildings.
- The National Weather Service warned that the tsunami impact could continue for hours to more than a day.
