On April 1, 1946, a magnitude 8.6 earthquake centered near Alaska’s Aleutian Islands triggered a tsunami that pounded the ...
But a shallow quake shakes the ground more severely, meaning the likelihood of a major tsunami is increased. Hazardous waves could be possible for coasts within 300km (185 miles) of the quake ...
Tsunami Advisory: A tsunami with the potential to generate strong currents or waves is imminent, expected, or occurring. • Tsunami Warning: A tsunami with the potential to generate ...
Forecasters said tsunami waves of 1-3 feet were also possible for some coasts of Niue and Tonga. In addition, tsunami waves of less than a foot were possible for the coasts of American Samoa ...
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert saying hazardous waves could be possible for coasts located within 185 miles of the epicentre. Tonga and Niue, which is northeast of where the ...